From Pondicherry to Thailand, the destinations you must head to this Republic Day weekend

Year 2017 is already looking good with many long weekends on the datebook. Club the national holiday with the weekend and make the most of the four days to unwind.

Thailand

An international getaway which is within 5,000 kilometres -between an hour to six-hour flight from India -and which saves you the hassle of visa formalities.Thailand has pristine beaches, fascinating nightlife and sumptuous food to gorge on.


Jodhpur and Jaisalmer

Home to royalty in India, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer showcase beauty, history, spell-binding scenery and fine architecture. Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhavan Palace, Clock Tower market in Jodhpur are tourist hotspots as are Golden Fort, and Sunset Point in Sam Sand Dunes in Jaisalmer.

Pondicherry

With its colonial buildings, churches and French-style avenues, this town is a great place to head to for a long weekend. Promenade beach, Paradise beach, Auroville beach and Serenity beach are not just beautiful, but also great for a Jan tan. It's a lovely place to spend a quiet weekend, while lazing around and savouring delicious food.

Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani

The two picturesque hill stations offer amazing panoramic views, interesting historical background and a serene riverside. Located in the heart of the Sahyadri Range in the Western Ghats, Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani have tasty strawberries and mulberries fresh from the fields to savour.It sure makes for a fruitful trip.

Seychelles

Another foreign destination to hop to for the weekend is this post-card perfect country. White-sand beaches, turquoise water, abundant hills -all in one frame in Seychelles. The January weather is perfect for a nice time at the beach, eating some of the tasty delicacies the country has to offer.

With visa on arrival for Indian citizens, all you need to do is book the tickets.