7 best places to visit during this long weekend (Gandhi Jayanti and Durga Puja)
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Long weekend is here
A rare long weekend is here, rolling from Durga Puja’s Shashthi–Dashami into Gandhi Jayanti and Sunday, making travel smoother, cheaper than peak winter. Here are the best travel destinations that deserve to be in your bucket list.
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Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
Kullu’s International Dussehra gathers deities in a centuries‑old procession at Dhalpur Maidan, set amid crisp mountain air and riverside drives; reserve rooms well ahead.
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Jaipur–Jodhpur–Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
October is prime for forts, bazaars, and desert sunsets with cooler nights; plan Amer, Mehrangarh, and Sam dunes in one loop before winter crowds spike.
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Kolkata, West Bengal
Durga Puja turns Kolkata into an all‑night art carnival of 4,000+ pandals and UNESCO‑listed heritage; start at Kumartuli and hop award‑winners late night for magic. Book stays early and use metro.
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Darjeeling, West Bengal
Post‑monsoon mist, tea gardens, and Kanchenjunga views return with mild days; pair toy train rides with monastery visits and calm sunrise points.
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Goa, Konkan coast
Monsoon eases and shacks reopen; October offers greener scenery and lower rates before peak season, ideal for beach walks and old‑Goa churches. Check for brief showers.
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Delhi, Raj Ghat
Pay respects at Raj Ghat on Gandhi Jayanti, then tour Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, and India Gate in comfortable October weather with clear evenings and low rain risk. Time for a Kartavya Path stroll.
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Puri–Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Temple heritage at Jagannath and Lingaraj with quieter beaches and tolerable heat; October shoulder season suits short spiritual getaways.
(Disclaimer: Festival dates, parades, and weather can shift; confirm local advisories, event timings, and transport. Book stays and trains early for Puja week and Gandhi Jayanti. Respect crowd controls and heritage norms.)
(Disclaimer: Festival dates, parades, and weather can shift; confirm local advisories, event timings, and transport. Book stays and trains early for Puja week and Gandhi Jayanti. Respect crowd controls and heritage norms.)