Mumbai, August 1, 2018: The upcoming Independence Day presents an excellent opportunity to take 4-5 days long trip as it is a Wednesday followed by Pateti (Thursday) and Parsi New Year (Friday). As a result, there is a significant rise in weekend travel enquiries, at least 18 per cent more than the last year.

Talking about the travel trends for the Independence Day weekend, Karan Anand, Head Relationships, Cox & Kings said, “Major travel movement is underway in and around the Independence Day Weekend across the country mainly from all tier I & II cities. The Independence Day witnesses a wave of the nationalistic pride across the country. As a result, places that reminds the tale of India’s struggle for freedom are back into the limelight with increasing number of tourist footfalls.” As almost every part of India has witnessed a freedom movement, there are many such historical places in the country. “People travelling are making sure to include these places in their itinerary as they want their kids to know more about the sacrifices made by the freedom fighters for our country. Visiting the sites in person gives them a first-hand experience and helps them to understand India’s fight for the freedom better”, added Karan.

Travellers visiting Chandigarh & Amritsar these days are sure to visit Jallianwala Bagh which is one of the darkest chapter of the Indian history. Monuments in Delhi like Red Fort- from where the Prime Minister of India addresses to the country on every Independence Day, India Gate which houses the Indian Army Tomb of the Unknown Soldier- the Amar Jawan Jyoti, Mahatma Gandhi memorial inRaj Ghat (Delhi) are also the places that becomes an integral part of the Independence Day itinerary.

Sabarmati Aashram in Ahmedabad is another landmark which was home to Mahatma Gandhi from 1917 until 1930 and served as one of the main centres of the Indian freedom struggle. People visiting Port Blair never miss a visit to Cellular Jail that stood mute witness to the tortures meted out to the freedom fighters, who were incarcerated in this jail. Similarly travellers have also showed interest in Mani Bhavan and August Kranti Maidan (Mumbai), Jhansi Fort (Uttar Pradesh), Netaji Bhavan (Kolkata) and Aga Khan Palace, Kesari Wada (Pune) among many other freedom sites scattered across India.

Also the places like Kargil war memorial (Srinagar- Leh Highway 1D), Wagah Border (Punjab), Nathu La Pass (Gangtok) and Jaisalmer Border (Rajasthan) are the symbols of sacrifices made by Indian soldiers for our country. Tourist traffic to these places is also expected to rise significantly.

Please find below some of the Cox & Kings packages that cover the freedom sites:

Amritsar (Ex – Amritsar)

Independence Day Highlight: Jallianwala Bagh

03 Days / 02 Nights

Cost: Starting from INR 9,260 (without airfare)

Delhi Tour (Ex-Delhi)

Independence Day Highlights: Raj Ghat, Red fort, India Gate

03 Days / 02 Nights

Cost: Starting from INR 7,260 (without airfare)

Andaman – The Emerald Island

Independence Day Highlight: Sound and Light Show at Cellular jail

5 Days/4 Nights

Cost: Starting from INR 25260 (without airfare)

Heritage of Ahmedabad (Ex – Ahmedabad)

Independence Day Highlight: Sabarmati Ashram

04 Days / 03 Nights

Cost: Starting from INR 11,260