This festive season is being marked by short trips, luxury getaways, and curated, meaningful holidays. Travel aggregators are seeing a surge in bookings, reflecting demand that blends tradition, spirituality, leisure, and experience-led escapes. Dussehra was a long weekend for many, others extended it into a five-seven day holiday by taking additional leaves. With Diwali approaching, travel aggregators highlight where people are headed, even as India witnesses a rise in inbound tourists eager to experience the festive season. ‘DOMESTIC TRAVEL CONTINUES TO PLAY A CENTRAL ROLE DURING THIS HOLIDAY PERIOD’ Aloke Bajpai, Group CEO, ixigo, shares that traditionally, travellers would plan trips around a four-day weekend, but this year many are extending it into five-seven days. “This sh
Quick escapes, smart luxury and spiritual getaways: Festive travel soars high

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