Goa preferred destination during Holi weekend, say travel companies

Other destinations seeing rise in demand include J&K, Himachal, Puri (Odisha) and Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra)

Goa has emerged as the preferred destination for travel during the upcoming Holi weekend, according to analysis shared by EaseMyTrip and Oyo. Other destinations seeing a rise in demand include Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Puri (Odisha) and hill station of Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra).

EaseMyTrip said there has been a 40-50 per cent jump in advance air ticket bookings across India for the long weekend of Holi, as compared to the same period last year. International destinations such as Dubai and Sri Lanka have also witnessed a rise in demand, it said. The demand remains strong despite around a 20 per cent