Shillong, Baku And More, These Are The Top Destinations Indians Are Flocking To For Christmas And New Year's

1. Shillong, India - 828%

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2. Baku, Azerbaijan - 744%

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3. Langkawi, Malaysia - 433%

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4. Tromsø, Norway - 251%

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5. Tashkent, Uzbekistan - 158%

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6. Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia - 133%

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7. Colombo, Sri Lanka - 120%

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8. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - 116%

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