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Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi Top Domestic Travel Searches In 2025; Dubai Tops Global Destinations List

For many Indians, travel trends in 2025 have been about finding joy, calm, and a quick reset. Booking.com’s mid-year data shows that two out of three Indian travellers picked holidays to lift their mood, while more than half leaned on short domestic breaks to recharge. Another 36% took the leap abroad, mostly to nearby hubs that promised culture and convenience without long-haul exhaustion.
India’s Map Of Movement
“The mindset is shifting,” said Santosh Kumar, Regional Manager, South Asia at Booking.com, about travel trends in 2025. “We’re seeing people weave wellness, lifestyle, and curiosity into their travel choices. With 84% of Indians optimistic about travelling in 2025, the momentum is clear, and we want to make every step, from flights to local attractions, as seamless as possible.”
Cities still drew the crowds. Bengaluru, Mumbai and New Delhi sat comfortably on top, thanks to work trips, family ties, and the ease of quick city escapes.
But beyond the metros, the search curve bent towards leisure. Ooty, Lonavala, Jaipur, Rishikesh and Puducherry stood out, with Rishikesh and Puducherry clocking a 25% year-on-year jump in searches. According to the 2025 travel trends report, Wellness retreats, riverside yoga, colonial cafés, and beach walks were the hooks.
Top Domestic Destinations:
- Bengaluru
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Ooty
- Rishikesh
- Chennai
- Lonavala
- Hyderabad
- Jaipur
- Puducherry
India Sees Shift In Travel Trends In 2025
Abroad, Dubai reigned supreme. Searches for the city shot up 62%, as a sign that its mix of luxury shopping, family parks, and weekend accessibility keeps Indians coming back. Singapore and Bangkok followed, cementing the short-haul Asia circuit as the go-to for Indian holidaymakers.
The surprise spike comes from Tokyo! Searches for the Japanese capital grew 90%, propelling it into the top five alongside London and Paris. Whether it’s cherry blossoms, ramen alleys or anime culture, Tokyo has clearly cracked the Indian imagination. Kuala Lumpur, Phuket, Bali, and Abu Dhabi rounded out the list, all resonating with the demand for culture-packed yet visa-friendly escapes.
Top International Destinations:
- Dubai
- Singapore
- Bangkok
- London
- Tokyo
- Paris
- Kuala Lumpur
- Phuket
- Bali
- Abu Dhabi
India’s travel trends in 2025 mirror what’s happening across the Asia-Pacific. Japan, South Korea and Thailand remain the hottest destinations region-wide, while homegrown favourites such as Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, and Sydney continue to draw travellers in their own markets.
Across APAC, nine out of ten top searches stayed within the region. Only London and Paris managed to sneak onto India’s and Hong Kong’s lists, proving that even in an era of global curiosity, travel trends are still leaning on the comfort of proximity, familiarity, and ease.
If H1 is any signal, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of balance for Indian travel trends: city lights and mountain quiet, nearby getaways and cultural adventures just a flight away.
Also Read: NARI Report 2025: Mumbai, Kohima Among India’s Safest Cities For Women; Delhi, Kolkata Rank Lowest
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First Published: August 29, 2025 6:00 PM
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Putin to travel to India in December; visit to focus on defence and energy ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin will make an official visit to India in December, marking his first trip to the country since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022, according to a report by AFP citing Kremlin officials.
The visit comes at a time of heightened tension between New Delhi and Washington, as U.S. President Donald Trump escalates pressure on India over its ongoing oil trade with Moscow. Earlier this month, the Trump administration announced an additional 25 percent tariff on Indian goods, bringing the total import duty to 50 percent. The U.S. has accused India of indirectly funding Russia’s war effort through discounted crude purchases.
India has strongly rejected the accusations and called the new tariffs hypocritical and unjust. Officials in New Delhi have emphasised that their oil procurement decisions are guided by market dynamics and national interest. India has also highlighted that several other major economies, including countries in Europe, continue to maintain significant trade ties with Russia but have not been targeted with similar penalties.
The Kremlin had initially announced that Putin had accepted an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit India earlier this year, but a date had not been confirmed. News of the December visit follows an upcoming bilateral meeting between Modi and Putin, scheduled to take place on September 1 on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China.
As India’s relationship with the U.S. faces new strains, its ties with Russia and China appear to be strengthening. The upcoming visit is expected to focus on bolstering cooperation across several sectors, including defence, energy, and trade.
Russia remains a key strategic and defence partner for India, with a relationship that dates back to the Soviet era. Moscow has publicly supported India amid U.S. tariff actions, calling the American measures “unjustified” and accusing Washington of “double standards.”
The Russian embassy recently stated, “If Indian goods cannot go to the U.S. market, they are welcome to Russia.”
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Weekly Horoscope Pisces, August 31-September 6, 2025: Work-related travel is foreseen | Astrology

Pisces (Feb 20-Mar 20)
Weekly Horoscope Prediction says, avoid controversies
Look for happy moments in love and ensure you take up new roles at the office. Do not invest blindly and instead have a proper investment plan. Health is good.
Be fair in your love life and consider taking risks at work. Despite the prosperity, you should be careful about the expenditure. Health is also on your side.
Pisces Love Horoscope This Week
Your relationship will be creative, but there may also be minor issues that demand attention. You should be ready to discuss the issues to settle them. Do not impose your concepts on the lover and instead provide the space to personally express your opinions. This will strengthen the relationship. You may also patch up with the ex-lover who had broken up on ego issues. Married females may get pregnant in the second half of the week.
Pisces Career Horoscope This Week
Pay attention to the details while handling a project. Be ready to face minor issues while settling professional issues, and clients must also be convinced about certain flaws or missing points in a project. Artists, authors, actors, musicians, and politicians will see more opportunities to prove their mettle. You may visit the client’s office, and your communication skills will be a major factor in winning a new contract. Some professionals will travel for job reasons and perhaps even to places abroad. The commitment, discipline, and integrity are unmatched.
Pisces Money Horoscope This Week
Wealth will be there, but you may have issues related to investments, especially in the stock market. Some females will win a part of the property through legal battle. Senior natives can also consider the division of property in the first half of the week. Businessmen will raise funds through promoters, while you may also expect good returns from the business. Avoid lending a large amount, as you may have issues getting it back.
Pisces Health Horoscope This Week
If you make any travel plans, try to go out to places that would make you feel more relaxed and rejuvenated. Female natives need to be careful about pain in joints, breathing issues, and migraine. Pregnant females need relief from office stress and should consider taking leave for a few days. Avoid heavy exercise and be careful while boarding a train or bus. It is good to be careful about the diet.
Pisces Sign Attributes
- Strength: Conscious, Aesthetic, Kind-hearted
- Weakness: Sentimental, Indecisive, Unrealistic
- Symbol: Fish
- Element: Water
- Body Part: Blood Circulation
- Sign Ruler: Neptune
- Lucky Day: Thursday
- Lucky Color: Purple
- Lucky Number: 11
- Lucky Stone: Yellow Sapphire
Pisces Sign Compatibility Chart
- Natural affinity: Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio, Capricorn
- Good compatibility: Virgo, Pisces
- Fair compatibility: Aries, Leo, Libra, Aquarius
- Less compatibility: Gemini, Sagittarius
By: Dr. J. N. Pandey
Vedic Astrology & Vastu Expert
Website: www.astrologerjnpandey.com
E-mail: djnpandey@gmail.com
Phone: 91-9811107060 (WhatsApp Only)
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