Veteran political leader and AINRC founder N Rangasamy on Wednesday took oath as the Chief Minister of Puducherry for the fifth time. (Pics/PTI)

With the arrival of the festive season comes multiple holidays and the opportunity to take a break from your busy routines. This year, Independence Day is falling on a Friday, making it a long weekend. If you are looking for quick getaways to embark on a mini vacation during this time, here are some destinations you can explore in India (Pics/Pixabay, Pexels)