{"id":1754,"date":"2018-01-12T14:03:15","date_gmt":"2018-01-12T14:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/?p=1754"},"modified":"2025-11-07T15:12:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T15:12:44","slug":"long-weekend-calendar-2018-plan-where-to-head-and-when","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/long-weekend-calendar-2018-plan-where-to-head-and-when","title":{"rendered":"Long Weekend Calendar 2018: Plan Where To Head And When!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With its eleven delightful long weekends, the year 2017 is considered the year of travelers. However, 2018 promises to be even better with 15 long weekends that are poised to enrich your year with travel and adventure. Long weekends are fantastic as they allow you to take a break from work, step out of your comfort zone, and discover amazing places to visit as part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">India tour packages<\/a>. It is no surprise that everyone adores them, so begin planning those extraordinary vacations ahead of time. From the cultural extravaganza of Rann Utsav in January to the festivities in Goa during the first week of February, and from enjoying the summer in the cool embrace of the Himalayas to experiencing the monsoon rains in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/maharashtra\/hill-stations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hill stations in Maharashtra<\/a>, each month in India has its unique charm. To assist you in your planning, here is a list of the long weekends in 2018 along with some offbeat destinations you can explore.<\/p>\n<h2>January<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>January 13<sup>th<\/sup> &#8211; 15<sup>th<\/sup> January (Pongal \/ Sankranthi \/ Uttarayan)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>January 26<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013 28<sup>th<\/sup> January (Republic Day)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Andamans_Main.jpg\" alt=\"Andamans_Main\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Andamans_Main.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Andamans_Main-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Andamans_Main-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/completewellbeing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/andaman-islands-tourist-friendly-and-postcard-perfect-locales-4.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>Image Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Apart from the New Year weekend, January gifts two joyful long weekends. The first weekend comes on account of Pongal or Makar Sankranti while the second long weekend comes on account of Republic Day which falls on a Friday. The month of January means that the weather is extremely pleasant and favorable for sight-seeing in places like Rann of Kutch, Goa, <a href=\"\/rajasthan\/jaipur\">Jaipur<\/a>, Kerala, Khajuraho and Chennai. January seems perfect to enjoy snow in North Indian states of Jammu &amp; Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Visiting Jaisalmer in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/rajasthan\/best\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rajasthan<\/a> is another option as this is the time to witness the famous Desert Festival.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to go in January 2018<\/strong>: Rajasthan, Kerala, Himachal, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/andaman-nicobar\/andaman-islands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andaman<\/a>, Rann of Kutch and Goa<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>February<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>February 10th &#8211; 13th February (Mahashivratri)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Feb_Jaisalmer.jpg\" alt=\"Jaisalmer\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Feb_Jaisalmer.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Feb_Jaisalmer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Feb_Jaisalmer-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visittnt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Jaisalmer.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>Image Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In the second month of the year February, one can see a gradual decrease in the cold but it is still cool enough to plan to visit winter destinations like <strong>Shimla<\/strong>, Manali, Auli, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and <strong>Udaipur<\/strong> over the long weekend. Like January, February 2018 also comes packed with one long weekend that is from 10th &#8211; 13th on account of Mahashivratri. This is the perfect chance to head out to a place like Goa where you can enjoy the popular Goa Carnival or Sula Fest in Nashik, Maharashtra during which you can eat, drink, and be merry. Thekkady &amp; Alleppey are also among the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/kerala\/best\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best Places to visit in Kerala<\/a> in February.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to go in February 2018: <\/strong>Goa, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/alleppey\">Alleppey<\/a>, Udaipur, Ajanta &amp; Ellora, Golden Triangle Tour and Kovalam<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Reference: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/rajasthan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Rajasthan Tour Packages<\/a><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>March<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>March 2nd &#8211; 4th March (Holi)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>March 30th &#8211; 1st April (Good Friday)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/March_Kerala.jpg\" alt=\"March_Kerala\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/March_Kerala.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/March_Kerala-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/March_Kerala-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visittnt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/kerala_backwater.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>I<\/em><em>mage Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With two weekends spread across the month, March is the most promising month for holidaying with your loved ones. The first long weekend is in the beginning of the month on account of Holi and one towards the end. Vrindavan and Mathura are the top places for the people who are fond of Holi celebrations in India. Marks the start of summer season, March is the best time to hit the hill stations like Shimla, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/uttarakhand\/nainital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Nainital<\/strong><\/a>, Ooty and Coonoor. This is also a good time to go diving in the warm waters of the Andaman and Nicobar islands.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to go in March 2018:<\/strong> Mathura &#8211; Vrindavan, Andaman Islands, Shimla, Mount Abu and Alleppey<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Reference: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/kerala\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kerala Tour Packages<\/a><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>April<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>April 28th &#8211; 1st May (May Day)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/April_Munnar.jpg\" alt=\"Munnar\" width=\"894\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/April_Munnar.jpg 894w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/April_Munnar-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/April_Munnar-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keralataxis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Munnar-image.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>Image Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Finish the month of April with a refreshing long weekend vacation in the <a href=\"\/india\/hill-stations\">Indian hill stations<\/a> as the sun shines brighter and brings along the summer season. This is the holiday season for kids and also the perfect time to spend some quality time with family. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tamilnadu\/ooty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Ooty<\/strong><\/a>, Coorg, Munnar, Chikmagalur and Kodaikanal will all make for ideal places to visit in April in South India while Shimla, Manali, Mussoorie, Nainital, Dalhousie and Dharamsala are the popular hill stations in North. This is also the best time to explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/india\/wildlife\">wildlife reserves in India<\/a> like Bandhavgarh, Jim Corbett, Wayanad, Nagarhole and Ranthambore.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to go in April 2018: <\/strong>Ooty, Munnar, Coorg, Chikmagalur, Himachal and Uttarakhand<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Reference : <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/munnar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Munnar Tour Packages<\/a><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>June<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>June 15th &#8211; 17th June (Ramadan)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1775\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/June_Ladakh1.jpg\" alt=\"Ladakh\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/June_Ladakh1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/June_Ladakh1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/June_Ladakh1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/244d40_ed9ff7c0ee204aa3b007ee49d0787d90~mv2_d_5184_3360_s_4_2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>Image Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The month of June is the time when the summer holidays in India reach its end and also the beginning of pleasant monsoon showers. And if you didn\u2019t find time to take a break from work up until now, then June becomes the best time for family <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">holiday packages in India<\/a>. Monsoon season is not at its peak during this time and it is a great time to explore hill station as well as beaches in India. In June, Manali &#8211; Leh road opens up along with Rohtang Pass and this is also the time for celebrating the vibrant and colourful Hemis Festival in <strong>Ladakh<\/strong>. It is also a great time to visit the Ghats along river Ganga for the local festivals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to go in June 2018: <\/strong>Spiti, Ladakh, Wayanad, Dehradun, Varanasi, and Orchha<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Reference : <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/uttarakhand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Uttarakhand Tour Packages<\/a><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>August<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>August 15th &#8211; 19th August (Independence Day &amp; Parsi New Year, Mumbai and Gujarat)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/August_Mahabaleshwar2.jpg\" alt=\"August_Mahabaleshwar2\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/August_Mahabaleshwar2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/August_Mahabaleshwar2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/August_Mahabaleshwar2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/2\/22\/Mahabaleshwar_trip.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>Image Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Monsoon is the best season to experience the nature and explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/india\/waterfalls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gorgeous waterfalls in India<\/a>. After the burning heat of summer, the rains in August bring much needed relief to the human life and also offer breathtaking views of nature and full flowing streams. Experiencing monsoon in Maharashtra is a magical experience as it has many monsoon destinations like Mahabaleshwar, <strong>Lonavala<\/strong> &amp; Khandala, Panchgani, Bhandardara and Satara. August is also the best time to visit Ladakh and Lahaul &#8211; Spiti in Himachal Pradesh. If you are planning to visit these monsoon destinations, the long weekend in August that comes on account of Independence Day is the best time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to go in August 2018:<\/strong> Mahabaleshwar, Lonavala, Satara, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/karnataka\/hampi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hampi<\/a>, Konark and Shillong<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Reference : <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/mahabaleshwar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mahabaleshwar Tour Packages<\/a><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>September<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>September 1st &#8211; 3rd September (Janmastami)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>September 13th &#8211; 16th September (Ganesh Chaturthi)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>September 29th &#8211; 2nd October (Gandhi Jayanti)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1777\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/September_Coorg.jpg\" alt=\"Coorg\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/September_Coorg.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/September_Coorg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/September_Coorg-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/9\/97\/Iruppu_Falls%2C_Karnataka.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>Image Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>September marks the wet monsoon season of India starts to recede away, making way for clear skies and the arrival of autumn. The weather is just perfect and is the off-season for most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/india\/best\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tourist places in India<\/a>. So, one can even get heavy price discounts on flights and hotels. With 3 weekends spread across the month, the idea of planning a vacation in September becomes a tempting one. Kerala, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/rajasthan\/best\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rajasthan<\/a> and Maharashtra are the top destinations to visit in September in India. If you want to witness the magnificent Ganesh Chaturthi festival, so head to Mumbai &amp; Hyderabad.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to go in September 2018: <\/strong>Wayanad, Coorg, Mumbai, Udaipur and Mahabaleshwar<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Reference: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/coorg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coorg Tour Packages<\/a><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>October<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>October 19th &#8211; 21st October (Dussehra)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1778\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/October_Hampi.jpg\" alt=\"Hampi\" width=\"904\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/October_Hampi.jpg 904w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/October_Hampi-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/October_Hampi-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nirmalatravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/hampi-ihole-pattadakal-5-days.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>Image Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Often referred as the month of celebrations, October is packed with famous festival Dessehra and national holiday on account of Gandhi Jayanti. October is the perfect time to visit most of the parts of India as the weather is pleasant and suitable for sightseeing. October changes a lot of places into paradises that would give you a unique experience. This is the prime season for tourism in India so it is recommended to book your flight tickets and hotels as early as possible. Kolkata and Mysore are the best places to witness the colourful Dussehra celebrations while Rishikesh and Dandeli are the top places to enjoy rafting. Other than these, Goa, Pondicherry, Hampi, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/karnataka\/mysore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mysore<\/a> and Jog Falls are the best places to visit in October.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to go in October 2018: Pondicherry<\/strong>, Rishikesh, Hampi, Mysore and Kovalam<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Reference: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/hampi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hampi Tour Packages<\/a><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>November<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>November 7th &#8211; 11th November (Diwali)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1779\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/November_Goa1.jpg\" alt=\"Goa\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/November_Goa1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/November_Goa1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/November_Goa1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/wfiles.brothersoft.com\/g\/goa-most-beautiful-beaches_103553-1600x1200.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>Image Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Diwali, the festival of lights, gives you holiday on 7th October in 2018. Just take two more days off and what you have is a 5-day long weekend that can be used to travel to anywhere in India. Marks the arrival of winter in India, November is the time to witness the fresh snow fall in the north, birds flying down from the northern countries and fairs and festivals getting marked on its calendars. With its comfortable weather, travellers from all over the globe find November as the suitable time to travel to India. India is dotted with a number of winter destinations like Golden Triangle, Rajasthan, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tamilnadu\/best\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tamilnadu<\/a>, Goa, Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to go in November 2018: <\/strong>Goa, Tamilnadu, Kerala, Pondicherry, Rajasthan and Khajuraho<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Reference: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/goa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Goa Packages<\/a><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>December<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>December 22nd &#8211; 25th December (Christmas)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>December 29th &#8211; 1st January 2019 (New Year Day)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Shimla_December.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Shimla_December.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Shimla_December-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Shimla_December-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/images.newindianexpress.com\/uploads\/user\/imagelibrary\/2017\/1\/8\/original\/PTI1_7_2017_000163A.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>Image Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With favorable weather, December marks the peak of the holiday season in India. Finish the year 2018 with two refreshing long weekend vacations &#8211; one is on account of Christmas and another is on the New Year Day. There is no better combination than Christmas and snow, so better to plan a trip to someplace in the Indian Himalayas. The beaches of the west coast and south, be it Goa or Kovalam offer ideal setting for sunbathing and leisure activities in December. It is also the time for winter snow treks in Himalayas for the adventure enthusiasts. Goa, Gokarna, Gulmarg, <a href=\"\/pondicherry\/pondicherry\">Pondicherry<\/a>, Jim Corbett, Kerala, Shimla, and Rajasthan top the list in December.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to go in December 2018: <\/strong>Goa, Pondicherry, Kerala, Himachal, and Rajasthan<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Reference: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/shimla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shimla Tour Packages<\/a><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With its eleven delightful long weekends, the year 2017 is considered the year of travelers. However, 2018 promises to be even better with 15 long weekends that are poised to enrich your year with travel and adventure. 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