Christmas holiday vacations for under Rs 50,000

With the Christmas holidays coming up, it’s time to take a well-deserved break. If you are planning to travel this festive season, here are three off-beat destinations to choose from, that will let you travel as well as celebrate Christmas, all within a budget.

PUDUCHERRY
Puducherry is a former French colony with a significant expatriate population. Christmas is celebrated in true French tradition in this town. Visit the beaches, Auroville, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Oustery Lake, Botanical Gardens and Barathi Park.

Airfare: Rs 25,592
Food: Rs 6,000
Stay: Rs 6,000 (Homestay)
Sightseeing, entry fees, pick up and drop: Rs 11,612
Total: Rs 49,204
*Travel fare for Delhi to the Chennai (151 km away).

LANSDOWNE
Lansdowne is a quiet hill station situated in Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. Visit the Regimental War Memorial, Hawaghar, Tarkeshwar Temple, Bhulla Tal, etc. You can also participate in adventure activities like trekking and birdwatching.

Airfare: Rs 17,432
Food: Rs 7,200
Stay: Rs 9,000 (Hotel)
Sightseeing, entry fees, pick up and drop: Rs 11,800
Total: Rs 45,432
*Travel fare for Mumbai to Delhi (236 km away).

TARKARLI
Tarkarli is a narrow stretch of beach with crystal clear waters, located at the junction of the Karli River and the Arabian Sea. Tarkarli is generally quiet compared to Goa around Christmas. Visit the Rosary Church, Sindhudurg Fort, Bhogwe Beach, Tsunami Island, etc. There are also water sports on offer.

Airfare: Rs 19,064
Food: Rs 5,000
Stay: Rs 7,100 (Beach resort)
Sightseeing, entry fees, pick up and drop: Rs 18,300
Total: Rs 49,464
*Travel fare for Mumbai to the closest airport, Dabolim, Goa (130 km away).

*Note: Calculations have been made assuming a family of four adults, and a trip of three nights and four days.