India, Oct. 2 -- An Indian traveller has questioned why domestic holidays can become so expensive during the festive season, comparing the cost of a luxury stay in Goa with destinations such as Bali and Vietnam. The traveller said that, despite the higher cost of international flights, an overseas holiday can sometimes work out to a similar overall price.

Sharing his thoughts on X, user Parimal wrote, "As a student of mathematics, I have a genuinely stupid question. Why does domestic tourism in India become more expensive exactly when everyone wants to travel?"

He compared the cost of a five-night festive-season holiday, claiming that a five-star hotel in Goa, the Northeast or other popular destinations can cost Rs.1.5 lakh to Rs.2.5 la...