Are you someone whose heart sinks when your Sunday is about to get over? Do you always wish for long weekends? Well, good news, as that just became a reality.The long weekends of 2017 and 2018 are here to be our saviors and we just came up with some ideas for long weekend getaways.
Long Weekend Getaways
Long Weekend Getaway#1 : Lucknow
- Eid Weekend:
- Number of off days: 4
Last day of Ramadan – June 23, Friday
Weekend – June 24, Saturday
Weekend – June 25, Sunday
Id-ul-Fitr – June 26, Monday
- Place to Visit: Travel to Lucknow to gorge on the yummy delicacies during Iftaar and celebrate your long weekend with your family or friends. If you have some more days in your hand you can check out our Lucknow Ayodhya Allahabad Varanasi tour package.
- Things To Do In Lucknow:
- Shop to your heart’s content at the best shopping place in Lucknow, Hazratganj.
- Visit the famous British Residency and Asafi Imambara.
- Explore the streets of Lucknow and feast your culinary senses with some local cuisines.
Long Weekend Getaway#2: Ladakh
- The Dream Weekend:
- Number of off days: 9
Weekend – August 12, Saturday
Weekend – August 13, Sunday
Janmashtami – August 14, Monday
Independence Day – August 15, Tuesday
Take the day off – August 16, Wednesday
Parsi New Year – August 17, Thursday (Mumbai only)
Take the day off – August 18, Friday
Weekend – August 19, Saturday
Weekend – August 20, Sunday
- Place to Visit: Travel to Ladakh for your long weekend getaway and have an amazing trip.
- Things To Do In Ladakh:
- Visit the Pangong Lake.
- Visit the Zanskar Valley and the Shanti Stupa.
- Visit the various monasteries of Ladakh like Shey Monastery and Lamayuru Monastery.
Long Weekend Getaway#3 : Goa
- Ganesh Chaturthi Weekend:
- Number of off days: 3
Ganesh Chaturthi – August 25, Friday (Restricted Holiday)
Weekend – August 26, Saturday
Weekend – August 27, Sunday
- Place to Visit: Head to Goa for an enjoyable weekend trip and spend a laid back time relaxing at the beaches of Goa.
- Things To Do In Goa:
- Laze about on the beaches of Goa.
- Enjoy a wide array of water sports activities in Goa.
- Shop till you drop at some of the awesome flea markets of Goa.
Long Weekend Getaway#4 : Lonavala Khandala
- Gandhi Jayanti Weekend:
- Number of off days: 3
Weekend – September 30, Saturday
Weekend – October 1, Sunday
Gandhi Jayanti – October 2, Monday
- Place to Visit: Travel to Lonavala and Khandala on a 3-day excursion for a fun-filled weekend with your family and loved ones.
- Things To Do In Lonavala – Khandala:
- Visit the popular waterfalls and ghats.
- If you are adventure junkie you can trek the many hills and peaks here.
- You can also visit the famous Imagica Adlabs Theme Park on your way back.
Long Weekend Getaway#5: Kerala
- Super Diwali Bonanza Weekend:
- Number of off days: 9
Weekend – October 14, Saturday
Weekend – October 15, Sunday
Dhanteras / Take the day off – October 16, Monday
Take the day off – October 17, Tuesday
Diwali – October 18, Wednesday
Take the day off – October 19, Thursday (Mumbai only)
Bhaidooj / Take the day off – October 20, Friday
Weekend – October 21, Saturday
Weekend – October 22, Sunday
- Place to Visit: Enjoy your long weekend in Kerala amidst the lush greenery, pristine backwaters, palm-fringed beaches and a lot more.
- Things To Do In Kerala:
- Travel through the backwaters in a houseboat in Alleppey.
- Visit the coffee plantations in Wayanad.
- Enjoy a relaxing time with your family at the many beaches in Kerala.
Long Weekend Getaway#6: Mussoorie
- Eid Weekend:
- Number of off days: 3
Eid – December 1, Friday
Weekend – December 2, Saturday
Weekend – December 3, Sunday
- Place to Visit: Take a trip to Mussoorie and enjoy the cold climate and beautiful surroundings of this hill station.
- Things To Do In Mussoorie:
- Visit some of the major attractions of Mussoorie like the Kempty Falls, Camel’s Back Road, The Mall and much more.
- Try adventure sports like zip-lining, rock climbing and rappelling.
- Shop at the famous bazaars of Mussoorie like Kurli Bazaar and Landour Bazaar.
Long Weekend Getaway#7: Daman and Diu
- Christmas Weekend:
- Number of off days: 3
Weekend – December 23, Saturday
Weekend – December 24, Sunday
Christmas – December 25, Monday
- Place to Visit: Take a trip to Daman and Diu for a coastal style Christmas celebration with your family.
- Things To Do In Daman and Diu:
- Have a fun time at the white sand beaches of Daman and Diu.
- Try out the various delicious cuisines for some local flavour.
- Visit some of the famous churches like St. Thomas Church.
Long Weekend Getaway#8 : Mahabaleshwar
- Republic Day Weekend:
- Number of off days: 3
Republic Day – January 26, Friday
Weekend – January 27, Saturday
Weekend – January 28, Sunday
- Place to Visit: Enjoy your 3-day long weekend excursion at Mahabaleshwar.
- Things To Do In Mahabaleshwar:
- Visit Elephant’s Head Point.
- Have fun splashing under the Chinaman’s Falls.
- Don’t forget to shop for some yummy strawberries that Mahabaleshwar is known for.
Long Weekend Getaway#9: Mathura and Vrindavan
- Holi Weekend:
- Number of off days: 3
Holi – March 2, Friday
Weekend – March 3, Saturday
Weekend – March 4, Sunday
- Place to Visit: Go on a long weekend getaway to Mathura / Vrindavan as these destinations attract tourists from all over to celebrate Holi.
- Things To Do In Mathura / Vrindavan:
- Celebrate Lathmar Holi at Barsana and Nandgaon.
- Celebrate Phoolon Wali Holi in Vrindavan.
- Visit the famous Banke Bihari Temple and be a part of the Holi festivities.
Long Weekend Getaway#10: Shimla
- May Day Weekend:
- Number of off days: 4
Weekend – April 28, Saturday
Weekend – April 29, Sunday
Take an off – April 30, Monday
May Day – May 1, Tuesday
- Place to Visit: Go on a long weekend trip to Shimla and beat the summer heat at this cool hill station.
- Things To Do In Shimla:
- Visit the Green Valley.
- Enjoy the exciting water sport of river rafting in Shimla.
- Trek to some of the famous peaks here to enjoy the breath-taking views of the city below.
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