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Indian Winter Travel Surges as Millennials Lead, Europe and Sri Lanka Stand Out

Atlys data points to a sharp November–February visa spike driven by holiday breaks, with wedding-season honeymoons adding momentum.

Overview

  • Millennials account for 54% of winter visa applicants and Gen Z contributes 25%, according to Atlys.
  • Travellers are splitting into Snow-Seekers bound for Switzerland, France, Austria and the UK, and Sun-Chasers heading to Sri Lanka, Bali, Dubai, Thailand and Vietnam.
  • Roughly half of millennial bookings target Schengen destinations, with rising interest in multi-country European routes that often conclude in the UK.
  • Women make up 34% of applicants, with Sri Lanka emerging as a leading choice for female travellers while men lean toward Schengen trips.
  • A large winter wedding season is fueling European honeymoons, and outbound demand is expanding beyond Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru to Tier 2 cities such as Lucknow, Ludhiana and Surat.