Domestic travel grew 47% Pan-India (Jan–Aug’25 vs Jan–Aug’24)

  • Spiritual tourism continues its momentum: Chardham packages rose 73%, Kedarnath 39%, and Ayodhya 40%
  • ­ Hill destinations dominate leisure: Kashmir packages surged 78%, Kerala 82%, Munnar 80%, Shimla 57%, Darjeeling 60%, and Ooty 51%
  • ­  Popular getaways saw steady spikes: Manali 53%, Goa 27%, Mahabaleshwar 21%, and Shirdi 10%
  • ­  International travel searches grew 44% Pan-India (Jan–Aug’25 vs Jan–Aug’24)
  • ­  Short-haul destinations saw high demand: Nepal up 78%, Thailand 70%, Dubai 41%
  • ­  Religious and cultural tourism, such as Umrah packages, grew 7%.

Mumbai : As India gears up to celebrate World Tourism Day 2025, insights from Justdial, India’s no.1 local search engine, highlight a sharp revival in both domestic and international travel preferences between Jan–Aug’25 vs Jan–Aug’24.

Domestic tourism continues to be the cornerstone of India’s travel growth, recording a47% rise in searches Pan-India. Witnessing a strong consumer interest in both spiritual tourism (Chardham +73%, Kedarnath +39%, Ayodhya +40%) and leisure escapes (Kashmir +78%, Kerala +82%, Munnar +80%). Goa, Manali, Shimla, Ooty, and Darjeeling also registered healthy double-digit growth, reflecting India’s preference for shorter, accessible getaways.

On the global front, international travel searches jumped44% Pan-India. Short-haul favourites such as Nepal (+78%), Thailand (+70%), and Dubai (+41%) are driving the momentum. Religious and cultural travel also continues, with Umrah packages seeing 7% growth.

This surge in travel demand reflects India’s rising disposable incomes, a growing preference for domestic holidays due to curtailed overseas study migration, and increased enthusiasm for short-haul and spiritual journeys. With tourism poised to become a major economic driver, Justdial continues to empower travellers by connecting them with thousands of verified tour operators and curated packages across the country.

APPENDIX

Domestic Tour Packages Growth (Jan–Aug’25 vs Jan–Aug’24)

  • Domestic Travel (Pan India): +47%
  • Chardham +73%, Kedarnath +39%, Ayodhya +40%, Shirdi +10%
  • Kashmir +78%, Kerala +82%, Munnar +80%, Ooty +51%, Shimla +57%, Darjeeling +60%, Manali +53%, Goa +27%, Mahabaleshwar +21%, Ashtavinayak +6%
  • Hill Stations (generic searches): +26%

International Tour Packages Growth (Jan–Aug’25 vs Jan–Aug’24)

  • International Travel (Pan India): +44%

Nepal +78%, Thailand +70%, Dubai +41%, Umrah +7%