Which are the Long Weekends in 2023 – Date, Festival & Places to Visit

Did you miss ticking some items off of your bucket list in 2023? Maybe you didn’t get a chance to travel to all your chosen destinations last year. Well, it is never too late! And luckily, 2023 has long weekends in opulence to plan your vacations. Here is a detailed guide to long weekends in 2023 that will help you plan your weekend trips. 

As tricky as this year’s calendar can be, you can smartly fit in as many as 5 to 10 vacations into these weekends without asking for those extra leaves. Let’s get into the details here. 

Long Weekend in January 2023

January has one long weekend, with one national holiday, Republic Day. This is the first long weekend of 2023 and a great opportunity to start your year with positivity. You can make plans with your friends and family on this long weekend that starts with Republic Day on Thursday. 

Dates 

• January 26, Thursday 
• January 27, Friday 
• January 28, Saturday
• January 29, Sunday 

Festival/ Occasion 

• Republic Day 

5 Best Places to Enjoy the Weekend in January 2023

1. New Delhi 

• Attractions: Qutub Minar, Hauz Khas Village, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple, etc.  
• How to Reach: Delhi Railway Station and Indira Gandhi International Airport are the nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Visit Lal Quila, shop & try local delicacies at Chandni Chowk, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: CP Villa, WelcomHeritage Haveli, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.2,960 per day approx. 

2. Andaman and Nicobar 

• Attractions: Cellular Jail, Neil, etc. 
• How to Reach: The nearest airport is Port Blair and you can also take ships available from Kolkata, Chennai, and Vishakhapatnam. 
• Things to Do: Try local food at Full Moon Café, scuba diving, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Sea Shell Havelock, Sandyy Wavess, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.3,600 per day approx.

3. Hyderabad

• Attractions: Charminar, Ramoji Film City, Golconda Fort, etc. 
• How to Reach: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and Hyderabad Railway Station are well connected to other parts of the country. 
• Things to Do: Ferry ride in Hussain Sagar Lake, heritage walks, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Aditya Park Hyderabad, Lemon Tree Hotel, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.3,499 per day approx.

4. Pondicherry 

• Attractions: Basilica of the Heart of Jesus, Promenade Beach, etc. 
• How to Reach: Chennai International Airport and Puducherry Rail Station are the two nearest connecting spots. 
• Things to Do: Kayaking, house boat rides, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: LA VILLA, The Promenade, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.2,240 per day approx.

5. Nainital 

• Attractions: Naini Lake, Snow View, etc. 
• How to Reach: Pantnagar Airport and Kathgodam Railway Station are the closest stops. 
• Things to Do: Cable Car rides, trekking, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: The Lake Resort, Shervani Hilltop Resort, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.2,500 approx. 

Long Weekend in March 2023

March has one long weekend with two public holidays, Holi and Ramnavi. You can stay in your bed all day or go out. The choice is yours.

Dates 

• 30th March Thursday — Ram Navami
• 31st March Friday
• 1st April Saturday
• 2nd April Sunday

Festivals/ Occasion  

• Holi 
• Ram Navami

5 Best Places to Enjoy the Weekend in March 2023

1. Ooty 

• Attractions: Shooting Point, Ooty Lake, etc. 
• How to Reach: Coimbatore Airport and Mettupalyam are the nearest connecting spots. 
• Things to Do: Visit the Doddabetta Peak, offer your prayers at St. Stephen’s Church, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Sterling Ooty Fern Hill, Savoy Ooty, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.8,000 per person

2. Coorg 

• Attractions: Abbey Falls, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, etc. 
• How to Reach: Mangalore Airport and Mysore are the nearest connecting spots. 
• Things to Do: Bathe elephants in Dubare Elephant Camp, explore Madikeri Fort, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Notting Hill, Leisure Vacations Woodstock Villa, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.9,500 per person

3. Wayanad 

• Attractions: Kuruvadweep, Lakkidi View Point, etc. 
• How to Reach: Kozhikode Railway Station and Karipur International Airport are the nearest connecting spots. 
• Things to do: Visit the Banasura Sagar Dam, explore Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Caffeine Villa, Black Forest Wayanad, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.7,500 per person

4. Jaipur 

• Attractions: City Palace, Hawa Mahal, etc. 
• How to Reach: Sanganer Airport and Gandhinagar Rail Station are the nearest stops.  
• Things to Do: Visit the Nahargarh Fort, try local delicacies, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Jai Mahal Palace, Ramada by Wyndham, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.6,000 per person 

5. Rishikesh 

• Attractions: Ram Jhula, Lakshman Jhula, etc. 
• How to Reach: Jolly Grant airport at Dehradun and Haridwar Railheads are the nearest connecting spots. 
• Things to Do: Witness Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat, try Hot Air Ballon ride, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Aloha On The Ganges, The Narayana Palace by Salvus, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.7,500 per person 

Long Weekend in April 2023

Fortunately, April has three long weekends with three public holidays, namely, Good Friday, Ambedkar Jayanti and Eid-ul-Fitr.  You can plan your trips or take a rest or enjoy yourself with your friends during these 3 long weekends.

Dates 

• April 07, Friday – Good Friday
• April 08, Saturday 
• April 09, Sunday 
• April 14, Friday- Ambedkar Jayanti
• April 15, Saturday
• April 16, Sunday
• April 21, Friday – Eid-Ul-Fitr
• April 22, Saturday
• April 23, Sunday

Festivals 

• Good Friday
• Eid-ul- Fitr
• Ambedkar Jayanti

5 Best Places to Enjoy the Weekend in April 2023

1. Dalhousie 

• Attractions: Dainkund Peak, Kalatop, etc. 
• How to Reach: Pathankot is the nearest airport. 
• Things to Do: Sightseeing at Panch Pulla, boating at Chamera Lake, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Grand View Hotel, Sagrika Resort, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.8,000 per person 

2. Gangtok 

• Attractions: Nathu La Pass, Himalayan Zoological Park, etc. 
• How to Reach: Bagdogra Airport and NJP Railheads are the nearest two stops. 
• Things to Do: Visit the Do Drul Chorten Stupa, sightsee the Rumtek monastery, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Mayfair Spa Resort & Casino, Elgin Nor-Khill, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.6,000 per person 

3. Mussoorie 

• Attractions: Kempty Falls, Lal Tibba, etc. 
• How to Reach: The Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun and Mussoorie Rail Station are the nearest two stops. 
• Things to Do: Ziplining and zip swings at Skywalk, cable car ride, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Hotel SunGrace, Walnut Grove Resort & Spa, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.5,000 per person 

4. Kodaikanal 

• Attractions: Devil’s Kitchen, Kodai Lake, etc. 
• How to Reach: Madurai Airport and Kodai Road are the nearest connecting spots. 
• Things to Do: Eat at Nia’s Garden, trek to the Green Valley Viewpoint, visit Coaker’s Walk, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Kodai Resort Hotel, Sterling Kodai Lake, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.5,000 per person 

5. Munnar

• Attractions: Pothamedu View Point, Mattupetty Dam, etc. 
• How to Reach: Kochi and Cochin International Airport are the two nearest connecting spots. 
• Things to Do: Hiking, visiting waterfalls, etc.
• Best Places to Stay: The Leaf Munnar, Blackberry Hills, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.6,000 per person

Also Read

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List of Holidays in May 2023

Long Weekend in May 2023

May has one long weekend with one public holiday, Buddha Purnima. You can start your weekend on May 5th, Friday.

Dates 

• May 05, Friday – Buddha Purnima
• May 06, Saturday 
• May 07, Sunday 

Festivals 

• Buddha Purnima 

5 Best Places to Enjoy the Weekend in May 2023

1. Spiti 

• Attractions: Dhankar Gompa, Komick Village, etc.
• How to Reach: Kullu or Bhuntar Airport and Shimla Railway Station are the nearest connecting spots. 
• Things to Do: Trekking to Hampta Pass, river rafting, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Nyingma House, Hotel Spiti Sarai, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.8,100 per person 

2. Mcleodganj 

• Attractions: Bhagsu Nag Temple, Tibetan Museum, etc. 
• How to Reach: Gaggal Airport and Pathankot Junction are the nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Boating in Dal Lake, trekking, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Hotel Udechee Huts, Hotel D’s Casa, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.6,000 per person 

3. Kerala 

• Attractions: Alleppey, Periyar National Park, etc. 
• How to Reach: Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode and Cochin Airport are the nearest stops and you can also travel by train and get down at any of the many rail stations in Kerala. 
• Things to Do: Tea estate tours, houseboat rides, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Lakesong Resort, Crowne Plaza Kochi, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.7,000 per person 

4. Kausani 

• Attractions: Rudradhari Falls & Caves, Baijnath Temple, etc. 
• How to Reach: Pantnagar Airport and Kathgodam Rail Station are the nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Witness sunrise in Nanda Devi, trek to Adi Kailash, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Chevron Mountain Villa, Aashritha Kausani, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.6,500 per person 

5. Shillong 

• Attractions: Mawsynram, Shillong Peak, etc. 
• How to Reach: Shillong Airport and Guwahati are the nearest connecting spots. 
• Things to Do: Visit the Elephant Falls, trekking, caving, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: The Heritage Club, M Crown Hotel, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.8,500 per person 

Long Weekend in June 2023

June has one long weekend with one public holiday, Bakrid Eid on 29th June.

  Dates

• 29th June, Thursday — Bakra-Eid
• 30th June, Friday
• 1st July, Saturday
• 2nd July, Sunday

Festivals 

Bakrid Eid

5 Best Places to Enjoy the Long Weekend in June 2023

1. Kodaikanal 

• Attractions: Devil’s Kitchen, Kodai Lake, etc. 
• How to Reach: Madurai Airport and Kodai Road are the nearest connecting spots. 
• Things to Do: Eat at Nia’s Garden, trekking to the Green Valley Viewpoint, visit Coaker’s Walk, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Kodai Resort Hotel, Sterling Kodai Lake, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.5,000 per person 

2. Coorg 

• Attractions: Abbey Falls, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, etc. 
• How to Reach: Mangalore Airport and Mysore are the nearest connecting spots. 
• Things to Do: Bathe elephants in Dubare Elephant Camp, explore Medikeri Fort, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Notting Hill, Leisure Vacations Woodstock Villa, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.9,500 per person

3. Hyderabad

• Attractions: Charminar, Ramoji Film City, Golconda Fort, etc. 
• How to Reach: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and Hyderabad Railway Station are well connected to other parts of the country. 
• Things to Do: Ferry ride in Hussain Sagar Lake, heritage walks, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Aditya Park Hyderabad, Lemon Tree Hotel, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.3,499 per day approx.

4. Goa 

• Attractions: Dudhsagar Falls, Basilica of Bom Jesus, etc. 
• How to Reach: Dabolim Airport and Madgaon and Thivim Railheads are the nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Skydiving, beach camping, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: The Leela Goa, Caravela Beach Resort, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.5,000 per person 

5. Udaipur 

• Attractions: Haldighati, Hawa Mahal, etc. 
• How to Reach: Udaipur Airport and Railway Station are the nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Try local delicacies, shop silk sarees, etc.
• Best Places to Stay: Jaiwana Haveli, the Oberoi Udaivilas, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.5000 per person 

Long Weekend in July 2023

July has one long weekend with one public  holiday, Muhuram.

Dates 

• June 28, Friday – Muhuram
• June 29, Saturday
• July 30, Sunday

Festivals 

• Muhuram

5 Best Places to Enjoy the Long Weekend in July 2023

1. Ladakh 

• Attractions: Nubra Valley, Magnetic Hill, etc. 
• How to Reach: Bakula Rimpochee Airport and Jammu Tawi are the nearest connecting stops. 
• Things to Do: Trek to Chadar, river rafting, etc.
• Best Places to Stay: The Zen Ladakh, Hotel Chube, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.11,500 per person 

2. Auli 

• Attractions: Joshimath, Gurso Bugyal, Chenab Lake, etc. 
• How to Reach: Jolly Grant in Dehradun and Haridwar Railhead are the nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Skiing, Cable Car ride, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Hotel Mount View, Hotel Manik Resort Auli, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.8,000 per person

3. Kasol 

• Attractions: Bhuntar Town, Kheer Ganga Peak, etc. 
• How to Reach: Bhuntar Airport and Pathankot Railhead are the two nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Trek to Tosh Valley, fishing, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Kasol Heights, Baragarh Resort, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.6,000 per person 

4. Kamshet 

• Attractions: Bhairi Caves, Uksan lake, etc. 
• How to Reach: Pune Airport and Kamshet Railway Station are the two nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Paragliding, nature walking, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Trikaya Retreat, Kamshet Highland Glamping Resort, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.8,000 per person 

5. Kashmir 

• Attractions: Pahalgam, Gulmarg, etc. 
• How to Reach: Srinagar Airport and Jammu Tawi Station are the two nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Shikara rides, heritage walk, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: The Vintage Gulmarg, Roseland Cottage, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.8,000 per person 

Also Read

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Long Weekend in August 2023

August has one long weekend and one national holiday, Independence Day  and two restricted holiday, Parsi New Year and Rakshabandhan

Dates 

• August 12, Saturday 
• August 13, Sunday 
• August 14, Monday 
• August 15, Tuesday –  Independence Day
• August 16, Wednesday- Parsi New Year

Festivals 

• Independence Day 
• Rakshabandhan 
• Parsi New Year

5 Best Places to Enjoy the Weekend in August 2023

1. Athirapally

• Attractions: Vazhachal Forest Gardens, Charpa Falls, etc. 
• How to Reach: Kochi Airport and Thrissur Railway Station are the nearest connecting spots. 
• Things to Do: Elephant spotting, river rafting, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Spice Grove, Palatty’s Resort, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.4000 per person

2. Kumarakom

• Attractions: Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls, Kumarakom Beach, etc. 
• How to Reach: Cochin International Airport and Kottayam Railway Station are the nearest connecting spots. 
• Things to Do: Houseboat rides, Ayurveda treatment at Maya Spa, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Deshadan Backwater Resort, Kalathil Lake Resort, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.16,000 per person. 

3. Diu

• Attractions: Shell Museum, Diu Fort, etc. 
• How to Reach: Diu Airport is easily accessible via flights from major airports. 
• Things to Do: Bonfire, camping, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Hotel Sapphire, King’s Kraft, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.13,000 per person 

4. Goa 

• Attractions: Dudhsagar Falls, Basilica of Bom Jesus, etc. 
• How to Reach: Dabolim Airport and Madgaon and Thivim Railheads are the nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Skydiving, beach camping, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: The Leela Goa, Caravela Beach Resort, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.5,000 per person 

5. Agumbe 

• Attractions: Sunset View Point, Onake Abbi Falls, etc. 
• How to Reach: Kempegowda International Airport and Udupi Railway Station are the nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Trek to Koodlu Theertha falls, visit Jogi Gundi falls, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Malgudi Home Stay, Mithila Nature Stay, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.4,500 per person 

Long Weekend in September 2023

September has one long weekend and two public holidays, Jamashtami and Ganesh Chaturthu.

Dates

• September 07, Thursday – Janmashtami
• September 08, Friday 
• September 09, Saturday  
• September 10, Sunday 

Festivals 

• Krishna Janmashtami
• Ganesh Chaturthi

5 Best Places to Enjoy the Weekend in September 2023

1. Ziro

• Attractions: Pine Grove, Ziro Puto, etc. 
• How to Reach: Tezpur has the nearest airport and rail station. 
• Things to Do: Camping, visiting the Ziro Festival, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Siiro Resort, KASA Resort, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.1,103 per person per day 

2. Dooars 

• Attractions: Buxa Tiger Reserve, Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary, etc. 
• How to Reach: Bagdogra Airport and NJP Railhead are the nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: River rafting, jeep safari, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: The Reserve Gorumara, Tuskers Den Forest Resort, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Around Rs.5,000 per head 

3. Lonavala 

• Attractions: Celebrity Wax Museum, Tunga Fort, etc. 
• How to Reach: Lonavala Railway Station and Pune Airport are the nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Trekking, visiting the Shooting Point, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Fariyas Resort, DATA Resort by Della Adventure, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.5,000 per person 

4. Tarkarli

• Attractions: Tarkarli Beach, Karli Backwaters, etc. 
• How to Reach: Dabolim Airport and Kudal Railway Station are the nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Stargazing, snorkelling, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Kinara Resort, Funtastico Beach Resort, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.4,700 per person 

5. Bundi 

• Attractions: Bundi Palace, Taragarh Fort, etc. 
• How to Reach: Kota Airport and Railhead are the nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Explore Raniji Ki Baori, Visit the Taragarh Fort, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Dev Niwas, Bundi Inn, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: 

Long Weekend in October 2023

Septemeber has one long weekend and one national holiday, Gandhi Jayanti.

Dates 

• 30th September ,Saturday
• 1st October , Sunday
• 2nd October, Monday— Gandhi Jayanti 

Festivals 

• Dussehra 
• Gandhi Jayanti

5 Best Places to Enjoy the Weekend in October 2023

1. Jammu & Kashmir 

• Attractions: Pahalgam, Sonamarg, etc. 
• How to Reach: Jammu Airport & Jammu Tawi Railhead are the nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Trekking, Shikara rides, etc.
• Best Places to Stay: Lords Inn, Radisson Blu, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.1,970 per person 

2. Bandhavgarh National Park

• Attractions: Bandhavgarh Hill, Climbers Point, etc. 
• How to Reach: Khajuraho Airport and Umaria and Katani Railway Station are the nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Jeep Safari, bird watching, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: The Roaring Salvan County-Resort, Syna Tiger Resort, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.3,500 per person 

3. Hampi 

• Attractions: The Sacred Centre, A Legion Of Temples, etc. 
• How to Reach: Hospet Railhead and Hubli Airport are the nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Shop at Hampi Bazaar, visit Tungabhadra River, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Hampi Heritage & Wilderness Resort, Hotel Gowri, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.3,000 per person 

4. Pachmarhi

• Attractions: Apsara Vihar, Jatashankar Caves, etc. 
• How to Reach: Pipariya Railhead and Bhopal Airport are the nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Visit Rajat Pratap Waterfalls, witness sunrise at Hathi Shikhar, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: WelcomHeritage Golf View, the Summer House, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.4,250 per person

5. Mysore 

• Attractions: Srirangapatna, Mysore Palace, etc. 
• How to Reach: Bangalore International Airport and Mysore Railhead are the nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Visit Sandalwood Oil Factory, visit Chamundi Hills, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Radisson Blu Plaza, Silent Shores Resort & Spa, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.10,000 per person 

Also Read

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Long Weekend in November 2023

November has two long weekend and one public holiday Diwali  and one restricted holiday Govardhan Puja . Like last month, this month is also full of festivities as well as a long weekend. So, if you were caught up with the festivities, family and friends, take your long-awaited break this long weekend. 

Dates 

• November 11, Saturday
• November 12, Sunday-  Diwali
• November 13, Monday-  Govardhan Puja 
• November 25, Saturday
• November 26, Sunday
• November 27, Monday: Guru Nanak Jayanti

Festivals 

• Guru Nanak Jayanti
• Diwali
• Karwa Chauth 

5 Best Places to Enjoy the Weekend in November 2023

1. Varanasi  

• Attractions: Manikarnika Ghat, Dashashwamedh Ghat, etc. 
• How to Reach: Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport and Varanasi Junction are the nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Witness Ganga aarti, morning boat rides, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Taj Nadesar Palace, BrijRama Palace, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.14,000 per person 

2. Shantiniketan

• Attractions: Sonajuri Forest, Rabindra Bhavan, etc. 
• How to Reach: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport and Bolpur Rail Station are the nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Sightseeing, learning about Bengali culture, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Hotel Royal Bengal, THE CREEK, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.10,000 per head

3. Kohima 

• Attractions: Sakhrie Park, Kohima War Cemetery, etc. 
• How to Reach: Dimapur Airport and Railway Station are the nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Explore nature parks, visit churches, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: De Oriental Grand Hotel, the Heritage, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.12,000 per person 

4. Kalimpong

• Attractions: Lapcha Museum, Delo Park, etc. 
• How to Reach: Bagdogra Airport and NJP Railhead are the nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Sightseeing
• Best Places to Stay: Mayfair Himalayan Spa Resort, Sterling Park Kalimpong, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.8,000 per person 

5. Ganpatipule

• Attractions: Ganpatipule Beach, Ganpatipule Temple, etc. 
• How to Reach: Ratnagiri Railway Station and Airport are the nearest spots. 
• Things to Do: Local market hopping, water sports, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Westbay Resort and Spa, Green Leaf Resort & Spa, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.4,200 per person 

Long Weekend in December 2023

December  has one long weekend and one public holiday, Christmas.This is the last weekend of 2023 which aligns perfectly with the winter holidays. 

Dates 

• December 23, Saturday 
• December 24, Sunday 
• December 25, Monday – Christmas

Festivals 

• Christmas 

5 Best Places to Enjoy the Weekend in December 2023

1. Manali  

• Attractions: Old Manali, Rohtang Pass, etc. 
• How to Reach: Bhuntar Airport and Pathankot Railhead are the nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Shop at Tibetan Market, Visit waterfalls, trekking, etc.
• Best Places to Stay: Sun Park Resort, Larisa Resort, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.3,500 per person 

2. Chopta 

• Attractions: Rohini Bugyal, Tungnath, etc. 
• How to Reach: Jolly Grant Airport and Haridwar Railhead are the nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Trek to Chandrashila, visit Baniyakund, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Blue Poppy Resort, Birdsong & Beyond, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.1,000 per person 

3. Kovalam Beach

• Attractions: Lighthouse Beach, Kovalam Art Gallery, etc. 
• How to Reach: Trivandrum International Airport and Railhead are the nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Sightseeing, adventure sports, etc. 
• Best Places to Stay: Poovar Island Resort, Taj Green Cove Resort & Spa, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.1500 per person 

4. Kutch 

• Attractions: Dholavira, Kalo Dungar, etc. 
• How to Reach: Kutch Airport in Bhuj and Bhuj Railhead are the nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Visit Rann Utsav, shop local handicrafts, etc.  
• Best Places to Stay: Kutir Craft Village Resort, Mahefeel e Rann Resort, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.1100 per person 

5. Udaipur 

• Attractions: Haldighati, Hawa Mahal, etc. 
• How to Reach: Udaipur Airport and Railway Station are the nearest stops. 
• Things to Do: Try local delicacies, shop silk sarees, etc.
• Best Places to Stay: Jaiwana Haveli, the Oberoi Udaivilas, etc. 
• Minimum Budget Required: Rs.5000 per person 

Final Word 

Make the best of these long weekends in 2023 with your loved ones. 

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