Mathura, Jaipur or Prayagraj? Where India wants to go on Holi

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Airfare shoots up

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Surprise bookings

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Where is India going on Holi?

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Mathura

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Varanasi

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Prayagraj

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Patna and Lucknow

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Jaipur

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6-day stay

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