Booking.com research shows 33 per cent of travellers interested in a relaxing trip to a beach destination

A new research by Booking.com has revealed the five emerging trip types that motivate and inspire travellers to take a trip that best fit their travel preferences during this festive season. The research shows that 33 per cent of Indian travellers want to plan a relaxing trip to a beach destination. Malvan, Ganpatiphule, Digha, Udupi, and Kannur are the top five choices endorsed by Indian travellers on Booking.com.

Compared to beach destinations, an almost similar number of Indian travellers (32 per cent) have revealed their preference for travelling to the mountains. Travellers looking for a mountain getaway can plan a trip to Gangtok, Katra, Panchgani, Chikmagalur, or Kalpetta which are the top endorsed, lesser-known mountain destinations by Indian travellers on Booking.com.

The research shows that 28 per cent of Indian travellers are looking to celebrate this festive season by hiking up long trails. Top endorsed hiking destinations on Booking.com are Kasol, Manali, Munnar, Rishikesh, and Mcleod Ganj. Going on a safari holiday is the fourth emerging trip type this festive season with 27 per cent of Indian travellers wanting to experience incredible wildlife up close. 

27 per cent of Indians wish to take a trip to unexplored destinations this festive season. Some of the unexplored destinations like Kotagiri (Tamil Nadu), Jibhi (Himachal Pradesh), Munsiyari (Uttarakhand), Coonoor (Tamil Nadu) and Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) not only offer novel experiences and untouched natural beauty but also a chance to soak up the magic before everyone else catches on.