Bangkok, Phuket and Tokyo were the three most searched international cities among Indian travellers for stays between October 15 and November 30, 2026, according to Agoda’s latest accommodation search data. Indian travellers are giving the festive season a travel twist this year, with searches showing growing interest in international city breaks, beach holidays, heritage destinations and quiet hill escapes. Within India, Goa, Puri and Udaipur topped the list.
With Dussehra, Durga Puja and Diwali falling within this travel window, the numbers point to festive holidays becoming less about following a familiar plan and more about choosing a destination based on the kind of break travellers want. Some of the sharper increases came from Puri, Ooty and Munnar. For travellers planning a festive break this year, the choices are clearly much wider than the traditional family holiday. From Thailand’s beaches and Vietnam’s streets to autumn in Tokyo and cool hill stations closer to home, the festive calendar is giving Indian travellers plenty of reasons to pack a bag.
The findings are based on accommodation searches made between August 1 and September 30, compared with the same period last year. For travellers staying within India, Goa continues to be a festive favourite, with searches rising by nearly 43%. Udaipur recorded nearly 29% growth, keeping the Rajasthan city firmly on the list for those looking for heritage, food and leisure. Searches for Puri rose by 318%, followed by Ooty at 166% and Munnar at 107%. Varanasi also saw a 92% increase, adding a cultural and spiritual option to the festive travel mix.
Gaurav Malik, Country Director, Indian Subcontinent and Indian Ocean Islands, Agoda, said the data reflects a wider shift towards choosing destinations based on the experience travellers want from their holiday.
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