Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Indians Choose Monsoon Getaways and Short-Haul Trips for Long Weekends
Many Indians have two long weekends close together for Rakshabandhan and Janmashtami.
They are using these breaks to take short trips.
Goa was the most popular place in India for both weekends.
Travellers are interested in Goa’s rainy-season greenery and quieter countryside.
Other popular Indian choices included Mumbai, Puri, Udaipur, and several hill stations.
Singapore was the most popular international destination for both weekends.
Bali, Bangkok, and Dubai were also popular overseas choices.
The findings came from Agoda accommodation searches made between May 1 and July 31.
Goa was the most-searched domestic destination for both the Rakshabandhan and Janmashtami long weekends.
Mumbai and Puri followed Goa for Rakshabandhan, while Udaipur and Mumbai ranked second and third for Janmashtami.
Domestic searches also favoured monsoon destinations such as Ooty, Munnar, and Lonavala, alongside heritage and religious hubs.
Singapore topped international searches for both weekends, with Bali also remaining popular among travellers.
Bangkok ranked third internationally for Rakshabandhan, while Dubai took third place for Janmashtami.
- Who
- Indian travellers searching for accommodation through Agoda.
- What
- Travellers are planning domestic and international trips around the Rakshabandhan and Janmashtami long weekends.
- When
- Rakshabandhan falls from August 27–31 and Janmashtami from September 4–6; searches were tracked from May 1 to July 31.
- Where
- Popular domestic destinations include Goa, Mumbai, Puri, and Udaipur; leading international destinations include Singapore, Bali, Bangkok, and Dubai.
- Why
- The destinations offer short-break options including monsoon scenery, heritage sites, temples, beaches, food, city attractions, and quick regional flights.
- Rakshabandhan break
- August 27–31
- Janmashtami break
- September 4–6
- Search source
- Agoda accommodation searches
- Search period
- May 1 to July 31
- Top domestic destination
- Goa for both long weekends
- Top international destination
- Singapore for both long weekends
- Rakshabandhan international third place
- Bangkok
- Janmashtami international third place
- Dubai