For Old Times' Sake, Retire To These Cities

Apart from purchasing post-retirement policies and other things which we might need in our old age, most of us have a blueprint of how we plan to retire – where we want to stay and how we would want to live the dusk of our lives. With work taking a back seat, there are many beautiful and tranquil retirement cities to slip into to make the most of the last years of your life.PropGuide lists a few retirement cities for you.

Mysuru

Years back before the IT wave hit the city, Bengaluru was called the retirement village for rich Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) . As this south Indian city saturated, Mysuru, which is just three hours away, emerged as the next best thing. You can get a taste of rare Kannada culture and cuisine in this erstwhile royal capital. Large homes with spacious bedrooms and lawns can be bought at one-fourth the price that one has to shell out for a decent 2BHK home in Bengaluru. What's more, if you want to go for a walk, you can head to Brindavan Gardens

Small towns in Himachal Pradesh

To beat the searing heat, hustle and bustle of the north, small towns in this hill state offer a plethora of scope. Towns such as Kasauli, Chail, Barog and Kandaghat are the perfect destinations, especially for those who want to make the best of their times gazing at the wilderness. Idyllic homes in and around Shimla with snow-capped roofs remain a hot spot for retirement homes as many residential societies dot the area.

Nashik

For those who long to visit temples and want to get in touch with the spiritual self, Nashik is the answer. It is the city where Lord Rama and his wife Sita stayed for a long time during their 14 years of exile. The city boasts of 10 historic temples, thus making it one of the holiest Hindu cities in the world. Situated on the foothills of the Western Ghats, the city is four hours away from Mumbai, the city will leave you spoilt for choice.

Puducherry

The city was under the French rule for many years after Independence. It has retained the best of the French architecture and culture coupled with colonial-era cobbled streets. If you are looking for a retirement that's full of self-consciousness and an alternate way of life, Sri Aurobindo Ashram on the outskirts of the city attracts a large number of spiritual-minded people. The city has the best of food, drink and merry-making allowing a party-like lifestyle along with reading and meditation.

Jaipur

For those looking for a royal retreat, Jaipur in Rajasthan offers the best of history. The real estate boom has also set there, with many high rises mushrooming in the Pink city. The cost of living in this state capital is also much lower than big cities, thus offering the same lifestyle at a much lower price. This is a game-changer for many who would want to live a good life albeit with pension money. With Delhi just four hours away, the city offers the best of both the worlds.