Mountain biking in the hills of Uttarakhand, para-sailing in Goa, a therapeutic spa in a Mughal-era palace in Rajasthan and even a kite flying competition to soak in the Independence Day festivities- the tourism sector in India is going all out by offering attractive packages and discounts to lure maximum travelers for the four-day extended Aug 15 weekend. Thursday (Aug 15) is Independence Day followed by a Friday and then Saturday and Sunday. The hot favorite destinations for Delhiites continue to be Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Agra, Goa and Rajasthan as they offer a great mix of adventure and laid back holiday options without raiding the bank. The majority of travelers are opting for a domestic holiday. Luxury holidays are emerging as a strong trend this year and these dest...
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