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You can go on a holiday from Saturday to Tuesday (Jan 11 - 14) if you can squeeze in a day off on Jan 13. And what better than the verdant Varkala, which is just a flight away from most major airports in the country.
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Head off to the very alluring Himalayan destination of Kinnaur or Lahaul from Thursday to Sunday (March 12-16) for the most interesting Holi celebrations in the country. March also brings another long weekend for Eid from Saturday to Monday (March 29-31).
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Ring in the Good Friday with a getaway to Marayoor near Munnar in Kerala. You can soak in and explore the lush greens of Marayoor for three wonderful days (April 18-20).
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Run off for an unforgettable getaway to the very offbeat Dibang in Arunachal. From gorgeous rapids for rafting to leisurely fishing spots, this one is for all the nature lovers.
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Get on the more offbeat side of Rajasthan on Independence Day (Friday, Aug 15 - Sunday, Aug 17). Both Shekhawati and Kumbhalgarh are off the tourist radar yet highly inviting.
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If you’re in Karnataka or around, what better than heading off to Kodaikanal or Coorg for Eid and Onam on Thursday evening (Thursday to Sunday, Sep 4-7). As quaint as it gets in September.
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October brings in two mega long weekends (Dussehra: October 1-5; Diwali: October 18-26)! If you can take a Friday (October 24) off, Mysuru and Kullu await with their grand Dussehra celebration or the balmy Himalayan winds, rich with fresh apple harvest.
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Christmas falls on a Thursday in 2025, making the month all the more fun. Head off to any of the three places to soak in the fuzzy feeling that Christmas celebrations are!
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