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2024 Year Ender: The travel bucket list Indians rock in 2024Goa reigns supremeExploring Offbeat IndiaPopular International Destinations: Shahdag and moreTop International Destinations (Find Accommodation)Offbeat domestic destinations worth the hypeattraction that made headlineslatest newsA glimpse of the apocalypse? The stories behind history’s most cursed diamonds‘Raaga’s shop of love is always open for China’: BJP targets Congress over ‘distorted Indian map’SA vs PAK Live Cricket Score, 1st Test: Saim Ayub-Shan Masood give Pakistan a steady startD Gukesh meets ‘Superstar’ Rajinikanth after winning the World Chess Championship, picture goes viralTrain to Pakistan turns 28: Rajit Kapoor says shooting this Partition tale was a ‘nightmare’ exclusiveWhat is the reason for mass death of fish in Pune river? Activists blame untreated sewage, officials respondAnother multibagger IPO? Unimec Aerospace’s GMP raised by 80% in public offeringHow a doctor was duped of Rs 70 lakh for a flat in Navi Mumbai that was not for sale
2024 Year Ender: The travel bucket list Indians rock in 2024
Booking.com research shows Indians wanted a slice of offbeat gems along with familiar places in 2024
2024 Year Ender: The Travel Bucket List Indians are having a blast in 2024. Credit: Canva
2024 was a year that saw Indian travelers packing their bags for tried-and-true favorites and unique gems. from the sun-drenched beaches of Goa To the snow covered slopes of Shahdag, Azerbaijan, booking.comThe insights reveal a fascinating snapshot of the trends that defined the year.
Goa reigns supreme
Goa has once again taken the lead with a staggering 200% increase in flight searches compared to 2023. Be it sun-sizzling parties at Baga or serene sunsets at Palolem, India’s favorite party playground continues to retain its crown. Locals, backpackers, and weekend visitors alike all agree- Goa is where the vibes are.
Exploring Offbeat India
Indian travelers venture beyond the usual suspects like Delhi and Kolkata to find hidden gems. Destinations like Perumbakkam, Pangala and Thekkumuri emerged as dark horses, making their way to the top-searched domestic accommodation list. Even cultural hubs like Amritsar shined, with flight searches increasing by 106% as travelers sought spiritual solace along with delicious kulchas.
Popular International Destinations: Shahdag and more
On the international front, Indians ditched the clichés and headed to the snowy wonderland of Shahdag in Azerbaijan – the most searched international destination of 2024. But that was not all! The travel bug is also tough on the glitzy attractions of Stepantsminda, Georgia (+212%), Tromsø, Norway (+185%), and Baku, Azerbaijan (+203%).
For those still clinging to their bucket list, tried-and-tested favorites like London, Abu Dhabi, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok remain strong contenders.
Top International Destinations (Find Accommodation)
Shahdag, Azerbaijan
Landore, United Kingdom
Karachi, Pakistan
Gudauri, Georgia
Gabala, Azerbaijan
Genova, Italy
Plan, Spain
Stepantsminda, Georgia
Baku, Azerbaijan
Tromsø, Norway
Offbeat domestic destinations worth the hype
Kolkata
Prayagraj
Goa
uluberia
Perumbakkam
Marudhamalai
Pangala
Ayodhya
tekkumuri
Hasanganj
Also read: From redoubling to dark tourism: the strangest travel trends of 2024
attraction that made headlines
Travelers weren’t just chasing destinations – they were all about experiences 2024. Among the most popular searches:
Taj Mahal Private Car Tour
Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk
E-biking on Diwar Island, Goa
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