US, Nov. 4 -- There has been a shift in the way Indian travelers are approaching festive holidays this year, with greater interest in shared experiences and curated group itineraries rather than traveling only with existing family or friend groups.

Such trips accounted for 65 percent of WanderOn's bookings in October 2026, up from 48 percent during the October-November period in 2024, according to the company's 'Great Indian Diwali Festive Travel Report 2026'.

The report also points to an increase in average spending on festive trips, with the average ticket size rising to Rs 56,000 in October 2026 from Rs 35,000 in 2024, marking a 60 percent increase over two years. The average ticket size stood at Rs 49,000 in the October-November 20...