Friends who travel together, stay together! Friendship Day is a great opportunity to do something special for all the different types of friends you have in your life, to show them your appreciation. Recognizing this, Booking.com has handpicked a list of the perfect destinations for every type of friend. From tasting delicacies in Kozhikode to shopping in Lucknow, choose one of these for a wonderful holiday with friends.
Foodie, nature-lover or social media buff, this friendship day, pack your bags and get ready to experience unique moments with your favorite people. After all, isn’t it about the journey?
Kozhikode, Kerala – With my foodie friend
Life is truly fragmented without that one friend who is passionate about food. There is never a dull moment with a foodie who is always talking about the food, its preparation, the best places to eat, and who loves to try new cuisines. This Friendship Day, go on the food trail with your gourmet friend and relish the culinary delights of Kozhikode. The culinary lanes of Kozhikode are a paradise for every foodie. Exquisite settings, enchanting beaches, picturesque landscapes, animal sanctuaries, famous museums, waterfalls, rivers and hills, the perfect time to visit Kozhikode is between the months of October and March.
Cherrapunji, Meghalaya – With your friend who loves nature
A place favored by nature enthusiasts, Cherrapunji will not disappoint you and will give you a chance to experience the diverse flora and fauna with your nature-loving friend. The beautiful city of Cherrapunji, also known as the “Jewel Crest of Meghalaya”, is located in the East Khasi Hills and is home to some of the most beautiful waterfalls, living bridges and other natural wonders in the world. You can explore the Seven Sisters Falls or Nohkalikai Falls, or go trekking on the David Scott trail, or savor the delicious Khasi cuisine.
Leh Ladakh – Adventure with your friend
Engage in activities like river rafting, trekking, mountain climbing, mountain biking with your friend. Apart from its beautiful natural panoramas, Ladakh is also known for its Tibetan culture, food and festivals. There are many lakes, breathtaking views, high mountain passes, charming villages, gorgeous valleys and spiritual monasteries. The months of mid-September to mid-October are considered to be the best months to witness the stunning beauty of the landscape of Ladakh and Leh.
Shillong, Meghalaya – With a friend who is social media savvy
Social media is a great platform to express yourself. We all have a friend who is always busy with his phone and likes to post things on social media. This Scotland of the East attracts tourists with its waterfalls, azure lakes, breath-taking greenery, swaying pine trees, Roots Bridge and old structures. Shillong, which means “abode of the clouds”, has much to offer from the world’s best choir and rock bands, to a wide variety of oranges, strawberries, tamarind or tree tomatoes, and squash vegetables. While you can spend a great time here in summers and winters, the spring season offers the best climatic conditions for exploring Shillong.
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – With my friend who is a shopkeeper
This friendship day take your shopkeeper friend on a shopping spree in the city of nawabs. Lucknow is adorned with age-old British and Mughal structures; quaint garden; street markets; archive; Temple; And, of course, eateries serving scrumptious kebabs. The eclectic selection of clothing, footwear, handcrafted decor items, creative lampshades and wares sold here is something to die for. The city is celebrated for its traditional chikan embroidery art, beautiful jewelery and itar (perfume), which attracts visitors from all over the world. It’s a lovely destination to visit any time of year, but if you want to avoid tanning while shopping, go during the winter.
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