Christmas falls on a Thursday in 2025 — unlock 10 hidden escapes for the last long weekend of the year!

Sneak Away This Christmas: Discover 10 Secret Escapes Perfect for Your Final Long Weekend of 2025

Christmas lands on a Thursday this year — December 25, 2025 — handing Indian travellers one final, irresistible chance to slip away before the year ends. Apply for leave on Friday, December 26, and just like that, you’ve unlocked a cosy little four-day holiday window from December 25–28. It’s the perfect excuse to pack your bags, silence the group chats and disappear somewhere beautiful… somewhere that isn’t already plastered across every influencer’s grid.

If you’re dreaming of crowd-free landscapes, slow mornings, and destinations that still feel like secrets, these hidden gems — both at home and abroad — are made for one last magical getaway.

Set between mountains and the languid Mekong, Luang Prabang moves at its own gentle rhythm. Golden temples glow at sunrise, saffron-clad monks walk the streets, and French cafés hum softly by the river. Kuang Si Falls, with its turquoise tiers, looks like it was plucked straight from a dream. It’s peaceful, soulful, and exactly the kind of place where four days feel luxurious.

If you want an island escape without crowds and chaos, Phu Quoc is the December hero you didn’t know you needed. Quiet beaches stretch for miles, the water is warm and impossibly clear, and the food — fresh seafood grilled right on the sand — is reason enough to book your flight. It’s simple, sunny, and blissfully easy on the wallet.

While the rest of the region basks in desert heat, Salalah enjoys a cool, breezy winter. Dramatic cliffs plunge into the Arabian Sea, hidden wadis shimmer under the sun, and the scent of frankincense hangs in the air. It’s not your typical Middle Eastern getaway — which is exactly why it stays with you long after you leave.

If your idea of a holiday is waking up to birdcalls and wrapping your hands around a warm cup of tea, this is your spot. The Knuckles Mountain Range is all rolling hills, dreamy mist, and hiking trails that reward you with sweeping valley views. Pair it with a day or two in Kandy for a mix of culture, colour, and calm.

Langkawi is one of those islands where you can do everything — or absolutely nothing. One moment you’re gliding over rainforest canopies on a cable car; the next you’re sprawled on a beach so quiet it feels private. Four days here melt away beautifully.

If Goa feels overwhelming, Diu is the quieter cousin you’ll fall in love with instantly. Portuguese lanes, palm-lined beaches, sea-salt breezes, and no crowds — it’s coastal India at its most charming. Rent a scooter and let the island show you its sweetest corners.

A crystal-clear river that mirrors the sky. A village so clean it feels unreal. Forest walks, bamboo bridges, scenic viewpoints — everything here feels untouched and utterly refreshing. Perfect for travellers who want nature without the noise.

Hampi in December is magic — warm days, cool evenings and landscapes so otherworldly they could be a film set. Spend your days cycling between ancient ruins, climbing boulders and watching the sun dip behind coconut palms.

Tucked between hills and tea gardens, Kalimpong is for travellers who crave slow living. It offers panoramic viewpoints, cosy homestays, colourful monasteries and a serenity you won’t find in busier Himalayan towns.

With its pristine beach, swaying casuarinas and slow coastal rhythm, Tarkarli is a gift to anyone who needs a quiet Indian beach without Goa’s frenzy. Add dolphin-spotting and snorkelling, and your four days are sorted.

This is your final long weekend of 2025 — a perfectly gift-wrapped opportunity to sneak away. Whether it’s beaches, mountains, waterfalls or little towns with stories, these hidden gems are ready to give you one last unforgettable memory before the year closes.