Holiday travel guide : most searched travel destinations

This year saw an extension of “revenge travelling,” a term that was coined post-pandemic when tourists packed up their bags to explore the places they couldn’t during the two years of worldwide lockdown. Google’s recent end-of-the-year report is proof of how much people have been searching for places to immerse themselves in.

If you’re looking for a holiday travel guide, then here’s a list of the top 10 destinations that have been a favourite among Indian travellers that you too should add to your bucket list.

1. Vietnam

In recent years, this South Asian country has been under every travel enthusiast’s radar. Their five popular destinations, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Huế, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City, are big hits among tourists, especially if you want to explore Asia but are exhausted with Thailand and Bangkok. The nation’s diverse landscape, from beaches and mountainous rice terraces to the vibrant cities caters to everyone’s taste

2. Goa

There’s never a bad time to go to Goa. Want to host a friend’s bachelorette party? Or celebrate your parents’ wedding anniversary? Or take a break from work to relax and recuperate? Or have an office off-site? The answer to all of these questions will take you to Goa. From pristine beaches to the coolest bars and restaurants, from exploring the local churches and forts to finding some gems at the flea markets, you’ll find things to do even during the “off-season” months there.

3. Bali

Bali has the perfect mix of adventure and spirituality. You can trek to Mount Batur, or Gunung Batur, located west of Mount Agung, which is an active volcano on the island. You can take up surfing or diving and explore the colourful world underwater. You can join a yoga or meditation course or immerse yourself in the Balinese culture by visiting temples like Tanah Lot, Ulun Danu, Gunung Lebah, and Goa Lawah.

4. Sri Lanka

Two reasons why Sri Lanka should be your next travel destination are that Sri Lanka made visas for India, China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand non-mandatory as part of its pilot project till 31 March 2024, and it’s always a good time to go to a beach destination. Whether you’re there for four days or a fortnight, there is much to see and do when in Sri Lanka, that is, apart from exploring the beaches. Sri Lanka has a rich cultural heritage with UNESCO World Heritage sites like Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, and Sigiriya dotted across the country that showcase impressive archaeological ruins.

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