Mizoram sees spike in tourist arrivals, over 4,000 Inner line permits issued to travellers<\/a><\/p>\n\u201cThis demonstrates a broader diversification of travel choices, with domestic tourists moving beyond traditional metro cities toward more meaningful and memorable journeys,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Echoing this sentiment, Vikram Dhawan, Chief Strategy Officer at Ebix Travels, Delphi World Money Ltd, highlighted a shift in booking behaviour.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith Diwali aligning with a long weekend this year, we’re seeing travellers plan their journeys well in advance to maximise the holiday experience,\u201d he said. According to Dhawan, bookings from Tier II and Tier III towns now make up nearly 62 per cent of total volumes, driven by people returning home for the festivities.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn aviation too, the shift in travel patterns is evident, with family and leisure trips making up almost 65\u201370 per cent of all bookings compared to regular periods. This surge is mirrored in accommodation, where we project a 15\u201320 per cent year-over-year increase in bookings, with homestays and villas seeing increased preference from large family groups,\u201d Dhawan said, calling it a strong indicator of the sector’s recovery.<\/p>\n
Rajesh Magow, Co-founder and Group CEO of MakeMyTrip, said visiting friends and relatives (VFR) continues to be the leading driver of travel demand during Diwali.<\/p>\n
\u201cOf the top 10 most booked destinations, five are metros \u2014 Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis year, with the festival falling early in the week, many travellers are booking their trips as early as the preceding Friday to enjoy extended festivities,\u201d Magow added.<\/p>\n
He observed growing interest in religious tourism, noting that cities such as Puri, Haridwar, Ayodhya, Rishikesh, and Varanasi were among the top high-growth destinations \u2014 a sign of families combining festive reunions with spiritual journeys.<\/p>\n
In terms of leisure travel, Goa remains a favourite, with Jaipur and Udaipur also gaining popularity for short getaways.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor international travel, short-haul destinations such as UAE, Singapore, Thailand, and the emerging favourite Vietnam have become the go-to choices this festive season for Indians,\u201d Magow noted.<\/p>\n
The festive momentum, experts say, is reflective of a wider rebound in domestic travel behaviour, driven by a renewed appetite for meaningful experiences, cultural connections, and family-oriented holidays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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