January 26, 2026 Long Weekend Travel: The first long weekend of 2026 has arrived! January brings a national holiday for Republic Day. This year, January 26th falls on a Monday. This means you get a three-day weekend, including Saturday and Sunday. If you want to spend this three-day long weekend memorably, you can plan a trip. Instead of staying home and sleeping, you can go on a trip with your family or friends this Republic Day long weekend. However, if you're worried about the travel expenses, this news will be helpful.

Here are some budget-friendly travel options for a three-day long weekend, where you can easily spend your three-day holiday for approximately Rs. 5000, without any stress or rushing.

You can leave for your trip on Friday night or Saturday morning. Reach your destination by noon on January 24th and start exploring. The entire day of January 25th and half of January 26th will give you ample time for sightseeing. You can relax in the afternoon on Monday and return by evening.

Best Travel Ideas for Delhi-NCR Residents

If you are from Delhi-NCR and planning a trip for the long weekend, choose destinations that are within a two to four-hour travel distance. Traveling to nearby places will save you both time and money on transportation.

Where can you go for a budget-friendly trip?

Rajasthan

You can travel from Delhi-NCR to Jaipur, Alwar, or Neemrana. At these tourist destinations in Rajasthan, you can visit forts and learn about history firsthand. The delicious local cuisine will delight your taste buds. The heritage sites will provide the perfect backdrop for Instagram reels and photos. You can easily complete a two to three-day trip here for Rs. 5000. If you are traveling with family or friends, the budget will be even lower.

Rishikesh or Haridwar

Rishikesh and Haridwar in Uttarakhand are excellent weekend getaway destinations for people from Delhi-NCR. Here, spirituality and nature converge. Train travel to this destination is very affordable. Accommodation is available at budget-friendly rates in hotels, guesthouses, or dharamshalas (religious rest houses). This is a perfect budget-friendly option for spending a peaceful time at the Ganges Ghats and amidst the temples.

Mathura-Vrindavan

You can visit Mathura-Vrindavan during a three-day holiday. You'll be able to explore many places in a short time. Barsana, Gokul Dham, Nandgaon, and even Agra and Fatehpur Sikri can be covered during a three-day long weekend. If you opt for local transport or public transportation, the trip will be even cheaper. Accommodation and food here are also very inexpensive.

Hill Stations

If you want to go on an affordable trip to the mountains, consider Lansdowne, Chakrata, or Kasauli. Popular hill stations like Mussoorie and Nainital are budget-friendly, but they tend to be crowded on weekends. However, these offbeat places are not only affordable but also peaceful and serene.

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