Overview

• Cleartrip’s PeekABoo data shows a 46% increase in monsoon travel bookings, with tier I cities accounting for 78% of reservations.
• Hotel rates have risen just 3% year-on-year and airfares 13%, leading operators to introduce value-driven monsoon deals.
• Young adults aged 24-30 are embracing 2-3 night micro-breaks, driving a 14% jump in last-minute bookings.
• ixigo reports a 25–30% year-on-year rise in flights to emerging destinations such as Port Blair, Tirupati and Dehradun.
• A growing share of bookings now comes from tier II and III markets, reflecting expanding interest in offbeat spiritual, adventure and wellness retreats.