This year, the Holi Yatra brings an exciting surprise for enthusiasts for a long weekend. The festival of colors is falling on Friday, after all.

There is no surprise here, Indian travelers are eager to use this extended weekend for mini holidays. While many Grand Holi are ready for venues known for Holi celebrations, such as Vrindavan and Pushkar, others are looking for a gateway comfortably in places like Puducherry and Lonwal. Celebrating Holi cannot be a priority, but packing the bag and definitely taking a break.

Meanwhile, online travel booking platform booking.com, 13 March and 16 March (Holi Weekend, originally) shared a list of the most discovered domestic sites by Indian travelers who plan to travel.

Udaipur, the city known for its lakes, rich culture, royal palaces and picturesque settings, is the most discovered destination for Holi Weekend Gateway. The march is also a good time to travel – this is correct before the temperature.

Mumbai and Rishikesh captured 2 and third places in the list. Just four hours away from Delhi, Rishikesh is also known for his exciting Holi celebrations.

Many Indians are also planning to travel to Jaipur, as Pink City Booking.com has 4 most discovered domestic destinations among the in-app data conclusions. Apart from being home to historical palaces and architectural miracles, Jaipur is an epic fashion and food hub that you can definitely see again and again.

People are keen to take their Holi celebrations to Varanasi, Vrindavan and Puri. The 6th, 7th and 9th place in the list respectively in the cities. Spiritual tourism is burial in India.

The attraction of peaceful and comfortable escape is also attracting travelers to coastal cities and hilly stations such as Puducherry and Lonavala.

In terms of international travel, Dubai, Singapore and Bangkok Holi are popular destinations for the weekend.

Are you planning to get out for Holi holiday too? You may want to avoid overcooked places – or, if you want to get wet in ceremonies, you know where to actually go.