~ The world’s leading travel search engine, KAYAK’s recent data reveals that Indians are increasingly preferring to travel solo ~
New Delhi, March 07, 2019: After evaluating over billions of search queries, world’s leading travel search engine, KAYAK (www.KAYAK.co.in) has revealed the top destinations that are steadily gaining popularity amongst solo travellers in the past year, basis travel trends and insights seen by the brand.
Speaking about the current trends of solo travel seen, Abhijit Mishra, Regional Director, APAC of KAYAK stated, “From our recent analysis of KAYAK’s data, we have noticed a year-on-year upsurge of 56% in travellers booking single flight tickets in India. Data reveals that Varanasi, Amritsar, Coimbatore, Goa and Jaipur are leading domestic destinations for solo travellers. To help travellers make effortless travel decisions, KAYAK’s various tools likePrice Alert andMy Trips will help travellers gauge the best flight options and conveniently manage their trips.”
For those who are looking to embark on a solo trip, here are the must visit destinations in India:
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Varanasi is the perfect spot for travellers who are looking for adventures, colourful festivals and gourmets all together along with the vibrant heritage and history that India has to offer. Varanasi is known to be one of the world’s oldest surviving cities and has been a popular destination for religious scholars and artists since times unknown. Tourists can be part of a special experience while watching the world-famous evening aarti at the DashashwamedhGhat, experience the splendour of a hundred-thousand diyasthat embrace the dusk in their warm glow, lit during the Dev Diwali celebrations and eat the most satisfying breakfast of aloo pooris, chaatsand lassi. Learn more about the ‘must-dos’ of this magnificent city here.
| Destination | Year-on-Year search volume change (%)* | Avg flight price (INR)** |
| Varanasi | 113% | INR 9357 |
Amritsar, Punjab
For its rich history, beautiful phulkari embroideries to mouth-watering delicacies, Amritsar has been attracting solo travellers and history enthusiasts since decades. To make the best of your trip to this charming city, visit the extraordinary Golden Temple or Harmandir Sahib, relishing the langar at the Guru-Ka-Langar dining hall, get energized while viewing the dramatic Wagah Border Flag Ceremony and wander through the lanes and bazaars of the old city. Find out the best time to visit Amritsar here.
| Destination | Year-on-Year search volume change (%)* | Avg flight price (INR)** |
| Amritsar | +78% | INR 7585 |
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
For travellers who are eager to trek solo, Coimbatore is the place to go. It allows travellers to experience the ruggedness of rustic mountains, witness impressive arrays of centuries old sculptures of ancient temples and indulge in the scenic beauty of hill stations. For shopaholics, the superb textile art, gorgeous silk sarees and stunning jewellery will keep you mesmerised! Coimbatore also offers some of the best vegetarian delicacies, that will satiate your taste buds. Know more about exploring Coimbatore here.
| Destination | Year-on-Year search volume change (%)* | Avg flight price (INR**) |
| Coimbatore | +71% | INR 6876 |
Goa
Savour the white sandy beaches and breathtaking picturesque sunsets at Goa! A visit to the charming flea markets in Anjuna, sunbathing by the Arabian Sea, visiting the beautiful Portuguese churches in Panaji’s Latin Quarters and the historic Fort Aguada will make your trip an unforgettable experience. To plan your dream vacation to Goa, refer to the KAYAK travel guide here.
| Destination | Year-on-Year search volume change (%)* | Avg flight price (INR)** |
| Goa | +81% | INR 7231 |
Jaipur, Rajasthan
The Pink City’s gorgeous architectures will take you back to the heritage of this ancient princely state. A walk through the ruins will help you picture again the once flourishing empire. Jaipur’s dazzling royal palaces, busy markets and stunning artwork by local craftsman will make you fall in love with the city. So, plan a trip into history at Jaipur with KAYAK’s travel guide here.
| Destination | Year-on-Year search volume change (%)* | Avg flight price (INR)** |
| Jaipur | +59% | INR 7656 |
Those looking to plan the best solo vacation this spring, KAYAK offers many helpful tool can help you plan your holidays, such as KAYAK’sHeat Maps feature that identifies the nearest accommodation options to one’s preferred area choice of tourist attractions. Users can also use KAYAK’sMy Trips feature, which is a free personal travel assistant to organize, manage and share your trip itinerary with any hassle.
Corporate Comm India(CCI Newswire)
