Top 7 Retirement Destinations in India

Heading for retirement? Confused, where to settle in your golden years? Here is the list of best retirement destinations that you can consider to get old in-

In everyone's story, we 'work' to support our family. While working, the very reason we work for is normally forgotten or neglected. Retirement is that second chance to do the undone. With the children engaged in their lives, turn your home into a family vacation spot.

Proptiger.com brings you a list of the best retirement destinations in India-

Chandigarh 

Being the first planned city in India and also the safest, Chandigarh surely leads the race for the best retirement destination. When Delhi and Himachal are just around you one can be sure of an active and adventurous life. Safer traffic, an upcoming metro and an airport is an added bonus when it comes to travelling. The IT sector is also attracting several residential builders. While all this makes Chandigarh a real estate hotspot for property in India, the average prices here are at an affordable Rs.2,400 to 3,400 per sq. ft.

Coimbatore 

Referred to as the Manchester of south India and the fourth best city for buying property in India. When you've had enough to do with the beaches, a trip to Ooty, a hill station, makes the experience better. The medical facilities in the area have patients from all over India, so you wouldn't have to go elsewhere for treatment. The average property prices are between Rs.3,100 and 4,200 per sq. ft., but with the state's government aim to generate 5 million sq. ft. of space for IT companies annually, the prices and the residential demand looks to go up.

                 Monkey Falls in Pollachi, a beautiful getaway near Coimbatore (Photo credit: Wikimedia.org)

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Goa 

Life after retirement at the beach sounds relaxing and it gets better when you are in Goa. The state that flourishes on tourism and tropical climate could be your dream destination after retirement. Yes, you may see hordes of young tourists and  feel out of place, but Goa does care for you. Special colonies are being designed for retirees in Nachinola and Siridao ensuring that you don't have to be young to lead an enjoyable life.  The property prices range between Rs.3,300 and 4,000 per sq. ft. making Goa a very affordable retirement destination.

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Dehradun 

The city that lies at the base of the Great Himalayas will give you the spiritual peace you are looking for. Dehradun gets you close to holy towns like Haridwar, Rishikesh and Badrinath famous for pilgrims from around the world. The abundance of natural beauty makes you realize what one misses in the city. Property prices here are between Rs.8,000 and 9,800 per sq. ft. making it some of the pricier residential properties in India.

Pune 

From students to artists to IT professionals and now retired people, no wonder Pune is trending among the top choices for residential properties in India.The cost of living is much lower than Mumbai which is very crowded and expensive. Pune is known for its elite educational institutes, world class medical facilities and several tourist and religious destinations. The famous Osho International Meditation Resort is one place you would want to visit daily.The upcoming metro and International Airport looks towards solving connectivity issues. The average property prices in Pune are between Rs.4,400 and 5,400 per sq. ft. 

                A panoramic view of Pune city from the revered Parvati Hills. (Photo credit : wikimedia.org)

 Bangalore 

The Silicon Valley of India is now also a top retirement destination in India. Having a good social and commercial infrastructure, hordes of medical institutions and easy connectivity to other metro cities, Bangalore is definitely a synonym for comfort. It is never too late to make friends, and in a place like Bangalore you may just find like-minded people. Now with the upcoming metro links and the ring roads, more comfort is added. The average price range for property in Bangalore is between Rs.2,900 and 4,200 per sq. ft.

Khandala 

A premium hill station surrounded by green hills and valleys and situated at close proximity to Mumbai and Pune, Khandala offers a serene, peaceful and natural environment that one can enjoy. The green belt surrounding the area makes the place more comforting. With Mumbai and Pune being so close, there is hardly a need to go anywhere else. The hill station now is going to have an airport and a metro link, which will automatically increase demand for residential units.

So the next time you plan to invest in property, think of where you want to be in the last leg of your life.