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Puri Sees 318% Surge in Festive Travel Searches as Indians Seek Holiday Getaways
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Moneycontrol•14-10-2026, 09:15
Puri Sees 318% Surge in Festive Travel Searches as Indians Seek Holiday Getaways
- •Puri recorded a massive 318% year-on-year increase in accommodation searches, leading domestic destinations according to Agoda.
- •Bangkok, Phuket, and Tokyo emerged as the top international city choices for Indian travellers during the festive season.
- •Sri Lanka saw a nearly 262% surge in searches, making it a fast-growing international hotspot alongside Japan and Vietnam.
- •Domestic preferences also highlighted strong growth for hill stations and spiritual spots like Ooty, Munnar, and Varanasi.
- •Travel trends indicate Indians are choosing destinations based on specific experiences rather than conventional itineraries.
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Puri recorded the sharpest domestic increase with a 318% year-on-year surge in accommodation searches on Agoda, followed by Ooty at 166% and Munnar at 107% for the festive travel period.
Bangkok, Phuket, and Tokyo emerged as the most-searched international cities among Indian travellers for stays between October 15 and November 30, 2026.
Sri Lanka recorded a nearly 262% year-on-year increase in accommodation searches among the leading international destinations tracked by Agoda for the upcoming festive travel window.
