World · India Bureau
Gandhi Jayanti break drives travel surge across India and abroad
The upcoming Gandhi Jayanti long weekend is spurring strong demand for both domestic and international travel, with bus bookings climbing sharply and leisure destinations seeing notable increases in visitor interest.
LSN India ·
Travel operators across India are reporting a significant uptick in bookings ahead of the Gandhi Jayanti extended weekend, with domestic travel particularly benefiting from the extended break. Bus operators have recorded a 59 percent year-on-year increase in reservations, underscoring strong demand for budget-friendly travel options among India's leisure travellers.
Goa continues to dominate leisure travel preferences during the period, capitalizing on its appeal as a premier beach destination. However, pilgrimage sites are gaining considerable traction this season, with spiritual destinations attracting growing numbers of visitors seeking meaningful travel experiences during the long weekend.
Travel patterns reveal a notable shift in consumer behaviour, with solo women travellers and last-minute bookings emerging as growth segments. Tour operators report that this demographic is increasingly choosing independent travel options, contributing to overall demand expansion across multiple travel categories.
The surge in travel activity reflects broader consumer confidence in leisure spending during extended holidays. International travel destinations are also seeing heightened interest from Indian travellers, indicating that the long weekend is encouraging both regional exploration and overseas trips among various traveller segments.