7 Places To Head To During The Diwali Break

Diwali is a wonderful time to step away from your usual routine, travel and witness the magic of India.

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Ayodhya

Head to the banks of the serenely-flowing Saryu river during the season of light. The ghats shimmer with countless diyas and temples echo with chants during Diwali days.

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Goa

Beyond its golden beaches and sun-kissed shores, the towns dazzle with fireworks, street parties and Diwali fairs.

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Kerala

Dancing calm waves. Breathtaking sunsets. Imagine lighting a diya by the water’s edge. Kerala beaches can be your Diwali escape.

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Varanasi

Diwalis are spectacular and spiritual, twinkling with thousands of diyas along the Ganga, in one of the world’s oldest living cities.

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Amritsar

The Golden Temple, resplendent with thousands of lamps that are mirrored in the sacred waters, offers a spectacle that is both majestic and heartwarming -- it is a celebration of faith and light.

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Jaipur

The palaces and streets of this regal city glow with lanterns and fairy lights, while markets and bazaars are abuzz with energy.

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Chilika Lake

If you long for calm and connection with nature, Odisha's brackish water lagoon -- the largest in Asia -- is an ideal destination.

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