Holiday Destinations

States are stepping up campaigns, tourism circuits and private partnerships to attract domestic travellers, as expensive overseas holidays encourage Indians to explore destinations closer to home

MakeMyTrip has teamed up with senior care brand Emoha to offer curated, safety-first holiday packages for travellers aged over 60, with tailored support, flexible pacing, and elder-friendly features

Once popularised by Bollywood's Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, La Tomatina has moved from reel to real for many Indian travellers, now featuring high on their European summer bucket lists

27% of all personal loan borrowers in H1 2025 used the funds for travel, compared to 21% in 2023.

Long weekends, hybrid work flexibility driving this shift

Domestic destinations such as Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Northeast India and Kerala remain top favourites for Indian travellers, as per Thomas Cook

Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau's Destination Wedding segment is focusing on extending visa support to Indian weddings, covering visa costs

Puri and Varanasi have emerged as the most sought-after pilgrimage destinations, with a noticeable surge in interest noted for Ayodhya, according to MakeMyTrip's report

South Goa emerged as India's most popular getaway for Indian guests with a 330% increase in searches

The astonishing variety of travel places in India has to be seen to be believed. Tourists have given lifetimes to exploring the popular places and neglected corners of this incredible country

Travelling during the Christmas and New Year is different from travelling during other times of the year. Arranging the ideal holiday needs pre-planned preparation to ensure a charming experience

Paragliding in Himachal Pradesh or sailing in a hot air balloon in Rajasthan: The choices are many

As winter sets in and large parts of India battle smog, people are taking a short break in places that offer respite

These locations have replaced the previous year's Northern hotspots like New Delhi and NCR, Jaipur, and Udaipur.

Research the places you want to visit, book hotel room and flight well in time

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan took it to twitter and said it was recognition of the approach towards community tourism

Hotel stocks are seeing healthy accumulation with select stocks eyeing up to 35 per cent jump this travel season

Lucrative discounts and packages lure Indians: here is how to choose the best deals

On the itinerary: Luxury camping, tribal homestays, heritage cities

Leisure destination travel is likely to be the future as large chains bear brunt of restrictions