From staying in luxurious safari lodges to sleeping under starry skies—Indian travellers are making the most of their summer getaways by choosing immersive stays and activities. If you’ve also got travel on your mind, here’s a round-up of places and activities that are trending this season.
“Travellers are opting for eclectic accommodations that include rugged, tented camps, traditional mud dwellings, stone cottages, colonial bungalows, or sleeping under the stars in a private machan” — Daniel D’Souza, president & country head - Holidays, SOTC Travel
Enjoy a range of delectable cuisines as you sail through scenic landscapes
Cruise travel continues to gain momentumAccording to Rajeev Kale - President & Country Head, Holidays, MICE, Visa - Thomas Cook (India) Limited, cruise travel continues to attract people of all ages, including Gen Z, millennials, and young working professionals. “There’s a strong appetite for cruises due to the presence of high adrenaline activities onboard and affordable price points coupled with easy access to financial models,” says Rajeev, adding, “Travellers are also opting for river cruises to experience life in the slow lane, surrounded by nature and abundant opportunities to explore riverside towns and cities along the way.”
Travellers take the safari routeSummer bookings for safaris have also seen an uptick of 25 to 30% as per Daniel D’Souza, President & Country Head - Holidays, SOTC Travel, who says, “Bookings are coming in from multigenerational families, Gen Z, millennials, groups of friends, and couples. This demand is emerging not only from metros and mini-metros but also from Regional India’s tier 2 and 3 cities.”
“Kanha is one of the most beautiful forests in the central Indian region, and I had to make a trip there. I recently drove to Kanha with some friends, and had great sightings” — Anuj Joshi, a photographerTop Indian safari destinations:Ranthambhore National Park
Hemis National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park
Kanha National Park
Jim Corbett National Park
Top international safari destinations:Yala Park in Sri Lanka
Kruger National Park in South Africa
Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya
Nairobi National Park
Did you know?Rs 11000-plus crore projected revenue in the cruise market by 2024
Popular cruise itineraries this summer:Mediterranean cruises in Europe
Alaska Sailings and Resorts World Cruises in Singapore
Cordelia’s Lakshadweep sailing
Scandinavian cruises
Popular picks for river cruises:Brahmaputra River Cruise – a 10-night cruise between Assam’s Guwahati and Jorhat-Dibrugarh
Ganges Heritage River Cruise – a six-night cruise that starts with the view of the Howrah Bridge, and moves on to tour Kolkata’s British colonial past in Barrackpore, Chandannagar, Serampore and Bandel
Top 2024 destinations to soak in the goodness of nature across Asia:Ooty, India
Lombok, Indonesia
Hakone, Japan
Miri, Malaysia
Siquijor Island, Philippines
Jeongseon-gun, South Korea
Hualien, Taiwan
Khao Yai, Thailand
Dalat, Vietnam
(According to Agoda)
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