Udaipur has emerged as the top domestic travel destination for Diwali 2024, with a massive 220% increase in searches, according to Booking.com. The long weekend around Diwali, starting on November 1, is driving a surge in interest for various destinations.

Other Popular Domestic Destinations

After Udaipur, Puducherry has seen a 200% rise in searches, followed by Mumbai with a 35% increase. Other domestic hotspots include:

• Goa
• Jaipur
• Bengaluru
• Ooty
• Kodaikanal
• Lonavala
• Hyderabad

Traveller Preferences by Group

Different traveller groups are choosing their destinations based on their preferences.

• Couples are favouring romantic places like Udaipur, Puducherry, and Jaipur.
• Families are opting for destinations that combine heritage with fun, such as Goa, Hyderabad, and Ooty.
• Group travellers are attracted to Udaipur, Goa, and Puducherry.
• Solo travellers are heading to bustling cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and New Delhi.

International Travel Trends

International travel is also on the rise this Diwali. Short trips to cities like Dubai, Singapore, and Bangkok are becoming popular due to easier connectivity and visa policies. The search increases are:

• 65% for Dubai
• 74% for Singapore
• 95% for Bangkok

Other international destinations seeing interest from Indian travelers include London, Makkah, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Phuket, Paris, and Abu Dhabi.

Santosh Kumar, Country Manager at Booking.com, expressed excitement over these travel trends. He emphasized the platform’s commitment to providing a seamless experience for travelers during Diwali, ensuring memorable trips.