Booking.com shares insights on destinations that are capturing the interest of Indians this rainy season
Booking.com’s Travel Trends for 2024 reveals 53% of Indian travellers mentioned they are seeking destinations renowned for their beautiful natural scenery, followed by 39% who are keen on exploring the mountains and 31% who expressed interest in visiting iconic landmarks.
To make the most of the rainy season, Indians are looking at exploring the mountains, the beaches and soaking in some natural beauty. Besides metros, leisure destinations such as Lonavala, Udaipur, Jaipur, Ooty and Mussoorie are among the most searched destinations this rainy season.
Top 10 most searched leisure destinations by Indian travellers travelling domestically during the monsoon season between July 1 to September 15, 2024 are-
- Lonavala
- Udaipur
- Jaipur
- Pune
- Ooty
- Puri
- Mussoorie
- Manali
- Munnar
- Goa
Top 5 most searched metros by Indian travellers travelling domestically this monsoon season between July 1 to September 15, 2024 are-
- Bengaluru
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
Indians are also looking at international escapes during this season. Dubai, Singapore and Colombo are the top trending short-haul destinations whereas long-haul travel preferences lean towards destinations like London, Paris and Amsterdam.
The Top 5 most searched short-haul destinations by Indian travellers travelling between July 1 to September 15, 2024 -Dubai, Singapore, Colombo, Bangkok and Bali.
Top 5 most searched long-haul destinations by Indian travellers travelling between July 1 to September 15, 2024, are- London, Paris, Amsterdam, New York and Tokyo.
Santosh Kumar, Country Manager for India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia at Booking.com said, “Indians are increasingly seeking enriching experiences during their travel year-round. The monsoon season provides travellers with an opportunity to continue their zest for travel. This season, while Indian travellers are keen on discovering the beauty of India’s diverse landscapes, they are also taking advantage of eased border restrictions and increased accessibility to international destinations to satisfy their passion for travel.”
