(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Yesterday, we got you a list of all the GCC road trips you could take during Eid-Al-Adha. Now we're going to give you a list of all the beautiful destinations that are just a hop, skip and jump (by plane of course) away.
India Flights to India have always been over-crowded, booked out and popular with GCC national and residents.and if you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of India's main cities, consider a visit to the country's southern region of Kerala or to the North East. Home to wild elephants, exotic birds and the occasional tiger, Kerala has around 600 kilometres of coastline and tea-covered hills. Or why not rent a house boat? The neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu is also home to the Nilgiris or the Blue Mountains. There are return flights to Kochi for Dh750 with Spicejet. Beirut, Lebanon Just a 4 hour flight from Dubai is the fun city of Beirut in Lebanon. The country is one where you can ski in the mountains in the morning and sun bathe by the pool in the afternoon- as well as party all night. With the advent of budget airlines a weekend trip or week's holiday to Beirut is even more affordable. There are many hotels to choose from seaside, city central or mountain resorts and the nightlife is second to none. You can take a drive up into the mountains to visit the hill resorts and see some ancient history. Starting fares from Dh900 on Air Arabia. Istanbul, Turkey Despite the recent terror attacks, tourism to Turkey is just as good as ever.Cruise the Bosphorus Strait that divides Istanbul to Europe and Asia or refresh your art history in Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. You can also walk down the halls of Topkapi and marvel on its awesome Ottoman architecture. And it's just 5 hours away! Prices start at Dh1000 with Turkish Airlines. Tbilisi, Georgia Georgia was once a part of the Soviet Union, and that's why the architecture in its capital, Tbilisi, is so eclectic. Explore the time-worn buildings in Old Town or take the cable car up to Narikala Fortress for a bird's eye view of the city. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Mtskheta. If have have some extra days then base yourself in Tbilisi and travel to Kazbegi and Davit Gareja.Tbilisi, with its ideal location on the banks of the Mtkvari River, is the most picturesque travel destination. With visa restrictions for GCC residents being lifted, there has never been a better time to visit this wonderful city. Its only three hours thirty minutes away. Prices start at Dh827 with FlyDubai. Djbouti Djbouti is not high up on the visit list of travellers and we're yet to figure out why! Plan your trip to the Horn of Africa and be dazzled by this colourful country. Small in size but bursting with attractions, Djibouti is a fusion of Arabic, African and French cultures, which will appeal to lovers of adventure, nature and fine food alike. Start your trip in Djibouti City, the nation's capital, using this as a base for your journeys throughout the country. You can hike up the vivid green slopes of the Goda Mountains in the northwest region of the country or admire Lake Abbe - an enormous salt lake on the Ethiopian border, which attracts flurries of pink flamingos during the wet season. Prices start at Dh2000 with FlyDubai. Sarakshi Rai Sarakshi Rai (Senior Web Journalist) has been in the journalism industry since she was 16, first writing extensively on Formula One and Fashion and then serving in editor and reporter roles in London and India. She has travelled the GCC and South Asia reporting on a number of stories, and has received recognition for her work on the Paris Attacks in 2015, including interviews on BBC Radio and Television. At the Khaleej Times, she works on the web team, and helps writing news and feature stories for the main edition of the newspaper. She holds a MA degree in International Journalism from City University London and a BA in Political Science and History from Jai Hind College in Mumbai. Specialism: Breaking News, Digital and Humanitarian journalism