A tourist attraction in Thailand, Wat Mahathat Temple.
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Bengaluru: Goa, Puducherry and Thailand are the top choices for Bengalureans travelling during the January 24-26 long weekend.
Within Karnataka, Kodagu, Sakleshpur and Mysuru are the most popular destinations, according to booking sites and tour companies.
Pratim Akash, proprietor of a city travel company, said: "People are choosing resorts and luxury stays over destinations. Puducherry is popular for its beaches and proximity to Bengaluru. Gujarat is fully booked because of the Rann.”
"Internationally, Thailand is always popular with more direct flights, and travellers are looking beyond Pattaya and Bangkok. Most visits are to Krabi and Phuket,” he added.
Tour companies noted that flights to Goa were available between Rs 6,000 and Rs 8,000 for the weekend, prompting strong bookings.
Spiritual destinations
Rajath K, another proprietor, said: "Spiritual destinations are also in demand. We have customers for Ayodhya and Puri in the north and east, and Tirupati and Udupi in the south.”
Demand for Singapore has declined as Vietnam gains popularity.
MakeMyTrip data shows Vietnam rose from 10th in 2025 to the third-most booked destination this long weekend.
Colombo is also gaining popularity as a new destination. "Social media has influenced travellers to choose Colombo and the Philippines, but more have booked Colombo,” said Rajath.