Weekend Getaways

No Plans for the Independence Day Long Weekend Yet? Check Out These Places!

Want to go on a short trip on this Independence Day long weekend with your friends or family? If yes, there are splendid weekend getaway destinations in India you can visit. Search for the “best family resorts near me and make the most of your national holidays. 

We’ve compiled a list of six amazing places you can visit in August and celebrate Independence Day long weekend in 2022. 

Goa

No matter what time of the year, Goa is an all-rounder travel destination and the best place to visit with friends and the love of your life. Enjoy the local snacks and the mesmerising view of the beach. Besides, you can participate in water activities like banana boat rides, parasailing, and jet skiing. 

Experience the destination’s beauty at your own pace by staying at one of the best family resorts in Goa, like OYO 86419 Guru Guest House and Capital O 30548 Padma Cottages. 

Delhi

Delhi is another incredible place to visit during Independence day week. On August 15, what could be the best way to celebrate Independence day other than witnessing some of India’s popular and historical attractions? Delhi is a hub of historical places like Raj Ghat, Red Fort and India Gate. 

Book your stays in one of the family hotels in Delhi, like OYO 89049 Star Corporate Suite and OYO Townhouse 024 Sector 47 Gurgaon and explore Delhi. Besides, you can pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat and witness the Amar Jawan Jyoti at the India Gate. 

After this, you can google how to travel to the Wagah border from Delhi and reach there to witness the 15th August celebrations. Independence day is celebrated with utmost joy at the Wagah border with dance performances and patriotic songs. 

Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer is another fascinating place to visit on August 15. This city is the best place to learn about India’s rich culture and history. Here, you can visit popular attractions like Bada Bagh and Jaisalmer Fort and enjoy the traditional yet royal culture of the country. 

Stay at one of the best family resorts in Jaisalmer, like Capital O 9737 Hotel Royal Heritage or Collection O 1352 Hotel Desert Moon, and enjoy a royal dinner by the lake. Besides, do not forget to visit the archery and yoga workshops to make your trip memorable. 

Dapoli

Dapoli is a phenomenal beach destination that you must visit in August. July to September is the time when this city stays in full bloom. On your visit, you can explore Suvarnadurg and Harni seaport, among their popular attractions. Besides, you can explore the Pankhelja caves. If you’re a water lover, you can participate in surfing and swimming. 

Plan your stay at a family suite in Dapoli, like SPOT ON 49628 Bhavani Residency and SPOT ON 91702 The Mango House Dapoli Murud, and enjoy the scenic beauty of the place during your weekend stay. 

Kozhikode

You should visit Kozhikode during the Independence day weekend because the Malabar River festival takes place between August 12 and 14. The festival will surely enlighten your mood and relieve stress from a hectic week. The kayakers compete against each other in the waters of Chalipuzha and Iruvazhinjipuzha. 

You can take videos of the festival and enjoy the glamour of the festival with your friends or family. Besides, you can take snaps to cherish for a lifetime. Make your stay at one of the family resorts and enjoy the festival to your heart’s content. 

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Due to the sacrifice of many freedom fighters, today, we can celebrate India’s independence from British rule. Andaman and Nicobar islands feature a significant history of India’s independence through its cellular jail, also known as Kaala Paani. The British government exiled the Indian freedom fighters into this jail and tortured them in their fight for independence.  

You can stay at OYO 91352 Jk Resort & Hotel Swarajdeep Havelock Island and visit this location to learn about Sudhanshu Dasgupta, V.O.Chidambaram Pillai, and Kalpana Dutta’s contribution to India’s independence. Besides, Nicobar and Andaman Nicobar offers scenic beauty you can cherish with your friends and family during Independence day week. 

There is no shortage of places to visit on a long Independence day weekend. Whether for attending a festival, cherishing the site’s scenic beauty at its best, or knowing India’s cultural heritage and history, you can go on trips to different places in India to make the most of the weekends. However, the list mentioned above is the best place where you should plan your visit. 

Choose your preferred destination from the list above, book your tickets, reserve a family room hotel at any of these places, and cherish the Independence day weekend trip to the fullest.

 

OYO

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