KAYAK reveals the top trending destinations for Independence Day long weekend, as well as noteworthy flight search trends compared to last year.
Tarun Tahiliani, India Country Manager at KAYAK, said, “Our data reveals that Indian travellers are keen to immerse themselves in new experiences in destinations like Madurai, Varanasi, and Bhubaneswar. Many Indians are also looking at overseas sojourns to Colombo, Auckland, Jeddah, and Toronto. Some of the top trending destinations, both domestic and international, have seen a considerable drop in prices, further enticing Indian travellers!”
Interestingly, domestic travellers could be opting for spiritually enriching journeys, as the list of top trending destinations features offbeat locales more than popular tourist destinations. Varanasi has seen a substantial 102% increase in flight searches despite a 7% rise in flight prices as compared to 2022. The ancient city of Madurai has also witnessed a 97% increase in flight searches even with a 22% price increase compared to last year*.
Apart from these, the top domestic destinations that saw the largest increase in flight searches as compared to the previous year include Bhubaneswar (90%), Thiruvananthapuram (71%), and Kochi (51%).* Given these trends, it appears that Indians are using this long weekend to experience the country’s diverse and alluring cultural offerings.
Colombo and Auckland have captured the top 2 spots on the list of top trending destinations as per flight searches, with a remarkable upswing of 5 times and 4 times respectively, as compared to 2022.
Offbeat Destinations On Trend For Independence Day Long Weekend: KAYAK
