Holi is a fun spell, Gore is a fun spell. No wonder most tourists head to Goa during the long Holi weekend. Online homestay marketplace Airbnb has reported a nearly 330% increase in searches for South Goa, with South Goa emerging as India's most popular holiday destination for the upcoming Holi festival and Easter long weekend. There is.
Online aggregator MakeMyTrip also reports that Goa is the most popular destination this weekend. Holi is celebrated on Monday, followed by Good Friday, so many people take a long vacation, with some even taking an entire week off between the two dates. It is considered a religious festival. , Holi holiday travelers are also seeking a spiritual journey
“We are also seeing high interest in the Char Dham and Ananth Kasi Ayodhya Yatra tour that covers Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya.” Rajesh Magow, co-founder and group CEO, MakeMyTrip, said, “Puri, Hotel bookings in religious destinations like Varanasi and Amritsar have doubled since last year, making them the second most popular category after beaches, it added. This entry is a game-changer for destinations such as Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand, resulting in a significant increase in interest. “Sri Lanka has been the biggest beneficiary with demand increasing by 40%, followed by Malaysia with 35% and Thailand with more than 30%,” he said.
Daniel D'Souza, Head of Holidays and Country Head at SOTC Travel, said there was a huge interest in outdoor and adventure activities such as cycling trips, whitewater rafting, paragliding, camping, trekking, snowboarding, kayaking and Holy Week cruises. Stated. . He said people are also keen to explore lesser-known places like the Netrani Islands, a heart-shaped island in the Arabian Sea. Dhamro, the longest suspension bridge in Arunachal Pradesh. “Indian travelers are increasingly looking for unique and memorable experiences, and are embracing all exploration opportunities beyond the traditional holiday season,” said Amanpreet Bajaj, General Manager, Airbnb India. he said.
Interestingly, the Holi weekend saw lower airfares, attracting more travelers. Indivar Rastogi, President and Group Head of Global Business Travel at Thomas Cook (India) and SOTC Travel, said airfares on popular domestic airlines are expected to increase (last year) for the upcoming long holidays. (compared to Holi). From hubs in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kochi to Srinagar, Chandigarh, Andaman, Bagdogra, Goa and Jaipur. “On the short-haul international side, airfares to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah have fallen by about 20%, and to Bali by about 10%,” he said.
