The festive months of October and November are not just about Dussehra, Durga Puja and Diwali. For many, this is also the perfect time to pack their bags and take a break from their busy lives. During this period, travellers are looking at both international trips and relaxing getaways within the country.
According to a recent Agoda finding, Bangkok, Phuket and Tokyo were the three most searched international cities among Indian travellers during the festive season. Goa, Puri and Udaipur, on the other hand, topped the list of popular domestic destinations.
In a statement, Gaurav Malik, Country Director, Indian Subcontinent & Indian Ocean Islands, Agoda, said, “The festive period has traditionally been when travel and celebration come together, but the destinations people are considering reveal that there are now various ways to spend this time.”
Travellers are choosing destinations around the experience they want to have, rather than simply following a conventional itinerary.GAURAV MALIK, COUNTRY DIRECTOR, INDIAN SUBCONTINENT & INDIAN OCEAN ISLANDS, AGODA
“We are seeing interest span beach holidays, city breaks, cultural destinations and hill station escapes. For Agoda, this also means helping people discover the right stay and experiences around increasingly diverse ways of travelling.”
Thailand, Vietnam and Japan have the maximum interest among Indians, as searches rose by 55%, 86% and 125%, respectively. Sri Lanka saw an even bigger jump of nearly 262%, while Hong Kong recorded a growth of around 138%.
The search result for Bangkok was 65%, while Phuket was 51%. Vietnam is also gaining popularity. Searches for Phu Quoc rose by 124%, while Hanoi recorded a 94% increase in searches, as visitors are attracted towards its historic Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake.
| Destination | Rise in searches (%) |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 262 |
| Hong Kong | 138 |
| Japan | 125 |
| Phu Quoc, Vietnam | 124 |
| Hanoi, Vietnam | 94 |
| Vietnam | 86 |
| Bangkok, Thailand | 65 |
| Thailand | 55 |
| Phuket, Thailand | 51 |
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Within India, Goa saw a 43% rise, while Udaipur recorded an increase of around 29%, all thanks to its relaxing holidays and places rich in history. Puri saw the biggest jump as the searches rose by 318%. Ooty followed with a 166% increase, and Munnar recorded growth of 107%.
| Destination | Rise in searches (%) |
|---|---|
| Puri | 318 |
| Ooty | 166 |
| Munnar | 107 |
| Goa | 43 |
| Udaipur | 29 |
| Agoda | |
The data recorded by Agoda are based on accommodation searches made between August 1 and September 30, 2026, for stays planned from October 15 to November 30. The results show that many Indians are using the holiday period to explore new places and enjoy different experiences.
