Where are Indians headed this monsoon season?

Travelling in monsoon can be a captivating experience making Indian travellers pack their bags and head to destinations that come alive during the rainy season. This trend is reflected in Booking.com's Travel Trends for 2024 which shows 53 per cent of Indian travellers mentioned they are seeking destinations for their beautiful natural scenery, followed by 39 per cent who are keen on exploring the mountains and 31 per cent who expressed interest in visiting landmarks. 

The digital travel company shared its insights on destinations that are capturing the interest of Indians.  To make the most of the rainy season, leisure destinations such as Lonavala, Udaipur, Jaipur, Ooty and Mussoorie are among the most searched destinations this rainy season. Metros such as New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad are among the top five destinations besides leisure. Indians are also looking at international escapes during this season. Dubai, Singapore, and Colombo are the trending short-haul destinations whereas long-haul travel preferences lean towards destinations like London, Paris, and Amsterdam. 

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. Booking.com remains committed to simplifying the travel process by offering accommodations, flights, rental cars, and attractions, ensuring travellers have a memorable monsoon getaway.”