Holi long weekend: wonderful destinations in India away from your home

Are you still planning what to do during Holi 2019 long weekend? Well, there are only a few days to go for Holi, and given that it is a mid-week celebration, it also calls for a long weekend. For those who wish to leave the comfort of their home and experience Holi celebrations in other parts of India, we have chosen the best places to do so. Read ahead to learn more about these unfailing destinations.

Varanasi
There are many good reasons to be in Varanasi on Holi. This culturally rich city celebrates Holi like no other. Many foreign tourists choose to be in Banaras to witness the amazing play of colours. Plus, who in Varanasi would say no to those cool glasses of delicious thandai, the gujiyas, and samosas. At the end of Holi celebrations, visit the Ganga ghats and temples to absorb the blessings.

Mathura and Vrindavan
This is another part of India where Holi celebrations are par excellence. The temple of Shri Bankebihari in Vrindavan and his birthplace in Mathura are the main hubs of Holi celebrations in Braj Bhoomi. There are many halwai shops close to Shri Bankebihari Temple wherein you can relish pedha lassi, kachoris, and sabzi-puri. Spend the long Holi weekend in Braj Bhoomi visiting Govardhan, Prem Mandir and Radha’s birthplace Barsana.

Goa

Holi celebrations in Goa are for the party-types with adventurous travellers and happy-go-lucky tourists. Go beach-hopping in Panaji and visit the Holi parties where pure fun awaits in the form of eclectic music, thandai, traditional snacks, and drum beats. The locals in Goa celebrate Holi in a different way which they call Shigmo. It comprises traditional dances, parades and so on. Be there to witness all that.

Jaisalmer

Spending the long Holi weekend in Jaisalmer can be a rewarding endeavour. Jaisalmer is a city that is traditional to the core. Watching Holi celebrations in Jaisalmer and also being a part of it a happy experience.
Uttarakhand

The entire Uttarakhand region with its small towns and villages gets ready for Holi celebrations about eight days in advance. The pre-Holi celebrations start in Kumaon region with Goddess Kali worship and a host of other rituals. If you want to witness Holi in Uttarakhand, visit destinations like Nainital, Dwarahat, Binsar, Bageshwar, and Munsiyari, among others.