India, Oct. 15 -- Indian travellers are giving the festive season a travel twist this year, with searches showing growing interest in international city breaks, beach holidays, heritage destinations and quiet hill escapes. According to Agoda's latest accommodation search data, Bangkok, Phuket and Tokyo were the three most searched international cities among Indian travellers for stays between October 15 and November 30, 2026. Within India, Goa, Puri and Udaipur topped the list.

The findings are based on accommodation searches made between August 1 and September 30, compared with the same period last year. With Dussehra, Durga Puja and Diwali falling within this travel window, the numbers point to festive holidays becoming less about foll...