Amid India-Pak tensions, foreign arrivals, domestic travel likely to dip

Operation Sindoor and fears of escalation prompt cancellations, travel advisories, and concerns for both leisure and business travel across northern India

Foreign tourist arrivals and domestic travel are likely to take a hit in the coming weeks following Operation Sindoor, carried out by the Indian armed forces in the early hours of Wednesday, industry insiders said.

 

The military action and fears of further escalation are beginning to affect inbound travel to India, some executives said, pointing to the shutdown of several airports in North India and airlines issuing travel advisories against visiting areas near the India–Pakistan border.

 

“People will start to become more cautious. What will be most affected is inbound travel until the situation de-escalates,” said an industry executive.

 

“While