In India, more travellers are now getting drawn to heritage travel and exploring historic cities and cultural sites. And no! They are considering these places as just a quick stopover, but actually as their main holiday plans, not just quick stopovers. Zostel has shared data that shows this growing interest in heritage travel. Scroll down to know more!
How Many People Are Showing Interest In Heritage Travel?
Right now, about 14.9% of all bookings are for heritage travel. That means roughly 1 in every 7 is going to these places. This is the highest seen in the last three years. Bookings have also gone up, rising from 67,788 in FY 2023–24 to 83,235 in FY 2025–26. This shows steady growth, not a short-term spike.
A closer look at Zostel’s 16 heritage city properties shows how travel habits are clearly shifting. About 60% of bookings now come directly through its website and app. This tells us something simple but interesting, people are not just randomly finding these stays. They are choosing them on purpose and coming back to the same platform again and again.
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International Interest Is Also Rising
Heritage stays are also getting a lot more international love. They see about 48% more foreign travellers compared to other properties. Most of these guests come from the UK, Germany, and France. And here’s the interesting part, they don’t just come, they stay longer too, spending around 14% more time than domestic travellers.
Even budget travellers are switching things up. They are planning these heritage trips in advance and staying for more nights. To which places do people go on their trips? Jodhpur leads with 14,065 bookings. Jaipur follows with 12,615, and Hyderabad records 12,162. Popular attractions like Mehrangarh Fort, Jaipur’s Walled City, and Charminar continue to attract visitors.
Hampi stands out with 9,738 bookings and a 15.7% year-on-year rise. It is now the fastest-growing destination in this group. Udaipur follows with 8,391 bookings and remains a favourite.
Which heritage place is your favourite? Tell us in the comments below!
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Cover Image Courtesy: Priyanshi Shah
FAQs
What type of trips are people planning?
Both domestic and international travellers are now planning heritage trips.
Where are people travelling to these days?
In India, people are travelling to Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Hyderabad, Mehrangarh Fort, and Charminar
How are people planning their heritage trips?
For heritage trips, people are not just looking for quick stops but are staying longer.