Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Families Flock to Tourist Spots During Extended Holidays
Many families in the Telugu states, Karnataka, and Bengaluru are going on vacation during the long weekend holidays around Republic Day.
They are visiting popular beaches in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, like Visakhapatnam and Gokarna.
Some families are also going to religious places in Telangana, such as Yadagirigutta and Medaram.
People are traveling by car, train, or bus.
A doctor from Khammam is going to Chirala beach with his family, and a businessman from Langer Houz is planning to visit the Komuravelli Mallanna Jathara festival.
Another group of friends is going to a farmhouse in Siddipet.
Everyone is excited to spend time together and enjoy the holidays.
However, a viral video by an IITian couple from Bengaluru shows the travel chaos and crowds that many people faced during the long weekend, highlighting that everyone had the same idea to travel.
Families are traveling to beaches in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka during the extended holidays from January 24 to 26.
Popular destinations include Visakhapatnam, Suryalanka, and Vodarevu (Chirala) beaches in Andhra Pradesh, and Gokarna, Muredeshwar, and Udupi in Karnataka.
Many families in Telangana are visiting water bodies, farmhouses, and religious places like Kondapochammasagar, Anantagiri Hills, and Yadagirigutta.
Some families are heading to Medaram in Mulugu district before the Sammakka-Saralamma jathara festival to avoid crowds.
A viral video by an IITian couple from Bengaluru highlights the travel chaos and crowds faced during the long weekend, showing that many people had the same idea to travel.
- Who
- Families from Telugu states, Karnataka, and Bengaluru
- What
- Visiting tourist spots and religious sites during extended holidays
- When
- January 24 to 26
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Bengaluru
- Why
- To utilize the consecutive holidays and spend quality time with family, despite the crowds
Avoiding Crowds
Enjoying Crowds
Travel Timing
Avoiding Crowds
Some families are heading to destinations before the main festival to avoid crowds, such as Medaram in Mulugu district before the Sammakka-Saralamma jathara festival.
Enjoying Crowds
Many people enjoy the weekend vibe in Bengaluru, where crowds flock to popular destinations like Nandi Hills, Chennai, Kerala, and Goa to party.
- Holiday Period
- January 24 to 26
- Popular Destinations
- Beaches in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, religious sites in Telangana, Nandi Hills, Chennai, Kerala, Goa
- Transportation Methods
- Cars, trains, buses
- Notable Beaches
- Visakhapatnam, Suryalanka, Vodarevu (Chirala) in Andhra Pradesh; Gokarna, Muredeshwar, Udupi in Karnataka
- Religious Sites
- Medaram, Komuravelli Mallanna Jathara, Yadagirigutta, Anantagiri Hills, Kondapochammasagar, Ranganayakasagar
- Viral Video
- IITian couple's Instagram video highlighting travel chaos during the long weekend
