Diwali 2026 Travel: Udaipur Tops Domestic Searches As Bangkok Leads Overseas Picks

With Diwali around the corner, Indian travellers are looking at a mix of domestic holidays and international getaways. According to the latest accommodation search data from Booking.com, destinations such as Udaipur, Goa and Jaipur are attracting interest within India, while Bangkok, Dubai and Tokyo are among the popular overseas choices for the festive period. The data covers accommodation searches made by Indian travellers for stays between November 6 and 14, 2026. Scroll down to know more.

Udaipur Leads Domestic Searches, Spiritual Destinations See Interest

Udaipur has emerged as the most-searched domestic destination for Diwali, followed by Goa and Jaipur. While Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru continue to feature in searches, largely driven by people planning festive reunions and homecomings, leisure, heritage and spiritual destinations are also drawing attention. Varanasi ranks fourth, followed by Munnar at fifth and Puri at sixth. Rishikesh, Puducherry, Varkala and Ooty complete the top 10.

Booking.com’s data also points to different travel preferences across groups. Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru see stronger interest from solo travellers and couples. Udaipur, Jaipur and Varanasi attract a mix of couples, families and groups, while destinations such as Munnar and Puri appeal to families looking for nature-led breaks.

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Top 10 domestic destinations:

1. Udaipur
2. Goa
3. Jaipur
4. Varanasi
5. Munnar
6. Puri
7. Rishikesh
8. Puducherry
9. Varkala
10. Ooty

Bangkok Tops International Searches As Asian Destinations Dominate

For international holidays, Indian travellers are showing a preference for short-haul destinations. Asia-Pacific cities account for eight of the 10 most-searched overseas destinations, with Bangkok taking the top spot. Dubai ranks second, followed by Tokyo and Singapore. Phuket and Phu Quoc occupy the fifth and sixth positions, while Hanoi ranks eighth. Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur complete the list. London is the only other long-haul destination in the top 10, ranking seventh.

Dubai, Tokyo and Singapore attract interest across different traveller groups, particularly families. Meanwhile, Bangkok, Phuket, Phu Quoc, Hanoi and Hong Kong see stronger searches from couples and groups interested in beaches, nightlife, food and local culture. To support festive travel, Booking.com’s limited-period ‘Scene Set Hai’ campaign offers discounts of at least 15% at participating properties in India and overseas. Bookings can be made until November 9, 2026, for stays between October 1, 2026, and January 7, 2027.

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Santosh Kumar, Regional Manager, South Asia, Booking.com, said travellers are increasingly choosing micro-vacations, spontaneous breaks and stays that allow families and friends to spend time together.

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