TRAVEL TRENDS: Indian Travellers Pivot to Asia, Domestic Destinations

New data from     ixigo     reveals a significant shift in Indian travel preferences amid Gulf disruptions. International bookings show:

Destination YoY Growth

Vietnam     130%      

Nepal      88%

Sri Lanka  68%       

Indonesia   33%       

Singapore   32%       

Thailand    22%       

    Domestic hotspots     are also seeing strong growth: Udaipur (69% YoY), Jodhpur (47%), Bagdogra (44%), Srinagar (41%), and Agartala (38%) .

    Aloke Bajpai, Group CEO of ixigo    , commented: “Travel patterns are seeing a noticeable shift, with Indian travellers increasingly exploring a wider mix of international destinations… We’re seeing a tilt towards closer Southeast Asian markets, with flight bookings rising significantly” .