We are in the third week of December, already! Wait, what? Time is passing by so fast and we are now just two weeks away from welcoming 2025. This is probably the busiest time of the year with globetrotters ticking off this year’s last travel experiences from their bucket lists. In between bookings and travelling, Booking.com revealed interesting information about the year-end plans and favourite destinations of Indian travellers. Are you excited to know where everyone is holidaying?
These Are Indian Travellers’ Favourite Domestic Destinations For Leisure Holidays
The renowned digital travel company revealed travellers’ plans to wrap up 2024 by creating the most wonderful memories. From domestic trips to international vacations, this report highlights Indian travellers’ penchant for travel and changes in their preferences.
For the year-end holiday, more travel enthusiasts are interested in spending a few days soaking in India’s rich glory and waking up to magnificent lush views. While many tourists are excited to travel to Jaipur and Udaipur, there is an epic rise in bookings in Goa and Puducherry. Mountain lovers are ready to explore serene hill stations such as Mahabaleshwar, Manali, Munnar, and Ooty. Spiritual tourism has emerged to be a significant part of the tourism industry. In comparison to 2023, Varanasi is noticing a 100 per cent jump in searches from the same time this year.
Holidaying between December 21, 2024, and January 5, 2025, these are Indian tourists’ top 10 most searched domestic leisure destinations.
- Puducherry
- Udaipur
- Jaipur
- Manali
- Ooty
- Varanasi
- Goa
- Munnar
- Mahabaleshwar
- Lonavala
Dubai Continues To Be A Favourite!
According to Booking.com results, Indian travellers are keen to explore destinations that combine exploration, culture, and leisure in addition to the forever-favourite cities clinching the top positions. Dubai, Bangkok, and Singapore persist as tourists’ favourite destinations. Now, scenic locations such as Baku, Lapland, Danang, and Tbilisi witness an uptick in searches for offering culturally immersive experiences.
Travelling from December 21, 2024, to January 5, 2025, these are the top 10 most searched international leisure destinations by Indians.
- Dubai
- Bangkok
- Singapore
- London
- Kuala Lumpur
- Phuket
- Abu Dhabi
- Makkah
- Paris
- Hong Kong
The results revealed in this release include search sessions from November 26, 2024, to December 2, 2024. The check-in dates are between December 21, 2024, and January 5, 2025.
What are your year-end travel plans?
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