Wow! Here's where Indian travellers are looking to go this monsoon season

With summer almost over the monsoon season brings with it renewed hoped of a colourful season and that is the best opportunity to travel outdoors and Indians are already in the process of planning their getaways according to a new reportEarlier this year Bookingcomrsquos Travel Predictions 2026 defined this year as the ldquoEra of Yourdquo where travellers are increasingly shaping trips around their personal interests lifestyles and travel aspirationsThis monsoon season accommodation search data from the online travel platform suggests Indian travellers are putting that mindset into practice moving beyond traditional seasonal escapes and seeking more unique destinations that reflect how they want to spend their time awayDomestic travel Travellers seek different ways to experience the monsoonWhile Mumbai Bengaluru and New Delhi remain among the most searched destinations this monsoon search trends suggest travellers are looking for a wider range of experiences during the season From spirituality and outdoor experiences to mountain escapes and cultural exploration travellers are increasingly choosing destinations that reflect how they want to spend their time awayAmong the most notable shifts in this years rankings was the rise of Rishikesh which moved from number 18 to number 3 among the most searched domestic destinations with searches up over 200 per cent yearonyear Mussoorie also climbed the rankings rising from number 22 to number 6 and recording over 160 per cent increase in searchesDestinations including Ooty Kodaikanal and Darjeeling also recorded increases in searches highlighting continued interest in destinations known for cooler weather and natural surroundings during the monsoon season At the same time Jaipur and Udaipur remain among the most searched destinations reflecting travellers continued interest in destinations that offer cultural and heritage experiencesTop 10 most searched domestic destinations for all Indian travellers travelling between July 1 to August 31 this year based on accommodation search data from the online travel platform are Mumbai Bengaluru Rishikesh New Delhi Jaipur Mussoorie Chennai Kolkata Udaipur and HyderabadInternational travel Familiar favourites meet experienceled explorationInternationally Indian travellers continue to balance established favourites such as London Paris Dubai and New York with destinations across Asia five of the top ten most searched international destinations are located within the region While global cities remain popular search trends also point to growing interest in destinations that offer distinct cultural lifestyle and leisure experiencesJapan continues to gain interest from Indian travellers looking for a mix of culture food shopping and urban experiences with Tokyo rising in ranking from number 12 to number 6 among the most searched international destinationsInterestingly Indonesia is increasingly on travellersrsquo radar especially Bali with Ubud retaining its place among the top 10 most searched destinations and both Seminyak number 16 to number 13 and Canggu number 40 to number 18 climbing the rankings yearonyear The popularity of these destinations reflects how Indian travellers are increasingly seeking different experiences within the same destination While Ubud is known for its cultural and naturebased experiences Seminyak and Canggu appeal to travellers looking for dining leisure lifestyle and beachside escapesTop 10 most searched international destinations for all Indian travellers travelling between July 1 and August 31 this year based on accommodation search data from Bookingcom are London Singapore Paris Bali New York Kuala Lumpur Bangkok Tokyo Amsterdam and BerlinSantosh Kumar who is the regional head South Asia with the platform said ldquoThis monsoon season Indian travellers are looking beyond traditional seasonal escapes and increasingly choosing destinations that reflect their individual travel interests and aspirations The growing popularity of destinations such as Rishikesh and Bali reflects a broader shift toward experienceled travel whether itrsquos relaxation and wellness cultural immersion adventure or simply taking time to slow down and reconnectrdquo