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Kolkata Flees City for 5-Day Holiday Frenzy
22 Jan
Summary
- Kolkata residents are utilizing a rare five-day holiday for travel.
- Bookings surged for destinations like Digha, Darjeeling, and Sundarbans.
- Hotels reported high occupancy, with travelers seeking last-minute rooms.
Kolkata is experiencing a significant outflow of residents eager to capitalize on an uncommon five-day holiday. The break commenced on Thursday with a Saraswati Puja holiday, followed by Netaji's birth anniversary on Friday, and concluding with Republic Day on Monday, encompassing the weekend.
This extended period has led to a dramatic increase in bookings for popular Bengal destinations such as Santiniketan, Digha, Darjeeling, Purulia, and the Sundarbans. Hotels are reporting fast-filling rooms, and travelers are actively seeking available accommodation and transportation.
Travel industry representatives have noted this as one of the most active travel periods in January in recent years. While academic schedules and hearings deterred some, many families extended short picnic plans into multi-day vacations to make the most of the holiday.
