Indians Booked Holidays To Cool Destinations Like Kashmir & Himachal For Long Weekend

by Shreya Ghosh
Indians Booked Holidays To Cool Destinations Like Kashmir & Himachal For Long Weekend

Today is a Friday and we are already logging off from our work to enjoy a great night and spend the most chill weekend with our friends and family. Well, you do not really have to spend these 2 days just sitting at your home or exploring your nearby places. Instead, you can directly pack your bags and head straight for a serene vacation. With the Labour Day and the Maharashtra Divas falling on Monday, you get a long weekend of 3 days. And with 1 or 2 extra off days from work, you have the perfect chance to spend a quick getaway. Isn’t this the best plan?

This Labour Day Long Weekend Is Leading To A 3X Demand In Travel

Rajeev Kale, the President & Country Head of Holidays, MICE, Visa – Thomas Cook (India) Limited shared how the company is experiencing a huge demand for different destinations all around India. In comparison to the past weeks of March and April, tourists are planning trips and increasing the demand by more than three times.

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The heat is unbearable at this moment and many travellers are choosing mountains to escape from this scorching summer season on this long weekend. Destinations such as Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Leh, Kerala, Seven Sisters, and Sikkim are some of the most popular and desired places at the moment. When it comes to international holidays, some are even choosing neighbouring countries such as Bhutan and Nepal for a cosy vacation.

This Long Weekend Is Calling For Minications!

Many youngsters and families are even opting for short getaways. They are selecting serene destinations that are closer to their home. Some of the famous destinations for quick offbeat getaways are Coorg, Dehradun, Mahabaleshwar, Munnar, Mussoorie, Nainital, Ooty, Panchgani, and Wayanad.

Beaches Are On The List As Well!

No matter if it is summer or winter, beach lovers can always go on a tropical holiday. On this long weekend, Goa and Andamans are some in-demand beach destinations.

Unconventional travel experiences are on the list as well. Many tourists want to spend the holiday in utmost comfort and stay a step closer to nature and hence they are going for unique stays such as machans, heritage properties, plantation bungalows, and private villas.

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What are your plans for this long weekend?

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