{"id":3126,"date":"2025-08-07T17:12:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T17:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/07\/memories-over-materials-why-more-siblings-are-gifting-travel-this-raksha-bandhan-travel-news\/"},"modified":"2025-08-07T17:12:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T17:12:22","slug":"memories-over-materials-why-more-siblings-are-gifting-travel-this-raksha-bandhan-travel-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/07\/memories-over-materials-why-more-siblings-are-gifting-travel-this-raksha-bandhan-travel-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Memories Over Materials: Why More Siblings Are Gifting Travel This Raksha Bandhan | Travel News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9490657\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">August 07, 2025, 13:50 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9490657\" class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-3288997520 asubttl-schema\">Whether it\u2019s a weekend trek in Himachal, a yoga retreat in Goa, or a budget backpacking trip through Rajasthan, siblings are discovering that the best gift is time spent together<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 artsharwrp\">\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-3288997520 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"At its heart, Raksha Bandhan is about celebrating the unique love and support between siblings\" title=\"At its heart, Raksha Bandhan is about celebrating the unique love and support between siblings\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-3288997520\"\/><\/p>\n<p>At its heart, Raksha Bandhan is about celebrating the unique love and support between siblings<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Forget the gold-plated rakhis, tech gadgets, and chocolate hampers, this Raksha Bandhan, a new tradition is emerging. Across India, siblings are skipping material gifts and choosing something far more meaningful: shared travel experiences.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">Whether it\u2019s a weekend trek in Himachal, a yoga retreat in Goa, or a budget backpacking trip through Rajasthan, siblings are discovering that the best gift is time spent together. And what better way to celebrate the sibling bond than by collecting stories instead of things?<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">This shift isn\u2019t just anecdotal, travel platforms and hostels are seeing a rise in bookings from sibling duos around Raksha Bandhan and birthdays. \u201cWe\u2019re witnessing a beautiful shift in how siblings express love, it\u2019s no longer just about gifting things, but about gifting moments,&#8221; says Pranav Dangi, CEO &amp; Founder of The Hosteller. \u201cSiblings are skipping traditional gifts like gadgets or apparel, and instead choosing travel experiences they can cherish together. Whether it\u2019s a weekend trek, a beach escape, or a stay at a quirky hostel, these journeys create shared memories that last far longer than any material item.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">In a time where social media often celebrates picture-perfect gifts and extravagant spending, this change feels refreshingly real. More siblings are choosing destinations over designer goods, and opting for sunrises and street food over spa vouchers.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">What makes travel the perfect Rakhi gift is its fluidity, it can be luxurious or minimal, spontaneous or planned, adventurous or relaxing. It allows siblings to reconnect as adults, outside the roles assigned in family WhatsApp groups or childhood routines. From getting lost in a new city to sharing late-night hostel conversations, these experiences build stronger bonds \u2014 sometimes more so than years of texting and phone calls.<\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">At its heart, Raksha Bandhan is about celebrating the unique love and support between siblings. And what better way to do that than by creating memories together laughing over missed buses, discovering a hidden caf\u00e9, or simply watching a sunset in companionable silence?<\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">As Pranav Dangi puts it, \u201cTravel becomes the new love language \u2013 raw, real, and unforgettable. Because in the end, it\u2019s not the things we remember, it\u2019s the laughter, the stories, and the time spent together.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atawrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"authorimg\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2023\/11\/swati-chaturvedi-2023-11-311a7f6229417d5d5693180448c9311a-scaled.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=60&amp;height=60\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/swati-chaturvedi-22519.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\">Swati Chaturvedi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Swati Chaturvedi, a seasoned media and journalism aficionado with over 10 years of expertise, is not just a storyteller; she&#8217;s a weaver of wit and wisdom in the digital landscape. 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