It looks like India’s are planning to travel big this Diwali season! According to a travel trend report, more Indians are eyeing international destinations for their Diwali getaways this year. So, where are people travelling this festive season? Scroll on to find out!
International Travel Witnesses Surge This Diwali Season
ixigo has shared an insight into where Indians are travelling this festive season in their recent Diwali 2024 Travel Trends report. As per the report, international destinations like Thailand, Georgia, Bali, Vietnam, and Singapore are some of the top choices for travellers this Diwali season.
Talking about this trend, Aloke Bajpai, Group CEO of ixigo, said, “This Diwali, we’re seeing a strong preference for international travel, with Thailand, Georgia, Bali, Vietnam, and Singapore topping the list. These destinations have recorded a 70-80% increase in bookings for October. Sri Lanka, which recently announced visa-free access to Indians, has also experienced a surge in travel searches for October and November, making it a popular choice for festive getaways.”
Here’s a list of top international destinations booked for travel in October 2024, Diwali season –
1. Kuala Lumpur
2. Thailand
3. Georgia
4. Bali
5. Vietnam
6. Singapore
7. Dubai
8. Male
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Top Domestic Destinations For Indians This Festive Season
People are also travelling domestically during the Diwali season. According to Aloke Bajpai, with a 60% rise in flight bookings, leisure destinations for Diwali include Lucknow, Jaipur, Varanasi, and Dehradun. The rise in domestic travel is also driven by the almost 25% fall in airfare prices this festive season.
Reportedly, last year, there was a surge in airfares around Diwali that hampered travel. This was due to limited flight capacity that was primarily driven by the suspension of Go First Airlines. This year, however, with an increase in capacity and a decline in oil prices, travellers were offered more affordable fares.
Here are the top domestic destinations for travel in October 2024 –
1. New Delhi
2. Bengaluru
3. Mumbai
4. Kolkata
5. Hyderabad
6. Chennai
7. Goa
8. Lucknow
9. Pune
10. Ahmedabad
11. Guwahati
12. Patna
13. Bhubaneswar
14. Varanasi
15. Jaipur
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So, where are you travelling to this Diwali season? Let us know in the comments!
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