India, Jan. 22 -- As the Republic Day long weekend rolls in, travellers are all set to pack their bags and make the most of the first extended holiday of the year. In fact, Goa has emerged as the most picked domestic destination for a getaway, with Thailand reigning supreme on the international front.

On Thursday, MakeMyTrip released its latest travel trends report, offering a snapshot of the holiday mood and the most in-demand destinations on the Republic Day long weekend this year.

As per the report, the Republic Day holiday falling on a Monday "acted as a catalyst for travel, compared to last year when the January 26 holiday fell on a Sunday". Travel spike has been observed starting from January 23 and peaks on January 24.

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