If you are a working person, you would definitely know the value of leaves. That break that we want to use wisely, to rejuvenate, and to reset our soul. In such cases, we often want to skip the usual and the crowds, and visit some place that lets us be on our own, without much disturbance or hassle. We surely have Shimla, but with traffic jams, Ooty’s got crowds, and even the secret “off-season” is now everyone else too. But that doesn’t mean we will stop searching. So to sort your itinerary, here are some places within a few hours from your nearest metro city that offer refreshing views, with way fewer people in the frame. (Canva)