<p>Mumbai: Even as <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/monsoon">monsoon </a>rains lashed the country, travel sentiment remains robust with a noticeable preference for domestic destinations, according to Cleartrip data.</p><p>"This monsoon season, travel sentiment remains strong, with a noticeable preference for domestic over international destinations. Goa, Kashmir, and Kerala continue to be popular choices," Cleartrip VP - Air Category, Gaurav Patwari told <em>PTI</em>.</p><p>The observation is based on booking data of Indian travellers on the Cleartrip portal for monsoons as compared to the same period of the previous year.</p>.Jharkhand Speaker holds all-party meeting ahead of monsoon session starting July 26.<p>Patwari further said Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, has gained renewed interest, with a 20 per cent spike in bookings for monsoons compared to the same period last year, which can be attributed to Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra festivities.</p><p>On the international front, destinations like Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka maintain their appeal, bolstered by their visa-free policies, he said.</p><p>"Bali, especially, has seen more traction due to increased direct flight options from India. Bookings to these destinations have seen significant growth compared to pre-Covid levels in 2019, with Malaysia and Indonesia experiencing a 4 times increase, Thailand a 2 times rise, and Sri Lanka a 3 times increase," he said.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, Kazakhstan has emerged as a favoured destination for Indian travellers this season, with a four times spike in bookings this monsoon compared to 2024 and 2019, he said.</p><p>"Some carriers are increasing their capacity and introducing new connections to Kazakhstan, making its largest city, Almaty, an affordable alternative for travellers facing visa challenges in Europe," Patwari added. </p>
<p>Mumbai: Even as <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/monsoon">monsoon </a>rains lashed the country, travel sentiment remains robust with a noticeable preference for domestic destinations, according to Cleartrip data.</p><p>"This monsoon season, travel sentiment remains strong, with a noticeable preference for domestic over international destinations. Goa, Kashmir, and Kerala continue to be popular choices," Cleartrip VP - Air Category, Gaurav Patwari told <em>PTI</em>.</p><p>The observation is based on booking data of Indian travellers on the Cleartrip portal for monsoons as compared to the same period of the previous year.</p>.Jharkhand Speaker holds all-party meeting ahead of monsoon session starting July 26.<p>Patwari further said Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, has gained renewed interest, with a 20 per cent spike in bookings for monsoons compared to the same period last year, which can be attributed to Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra festivities.</p><p>On the international front, destinations like Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka maintain their appeal, bolstered by their visa-free policies, he said.</p><p>"Bali, especially, has seen more traction due to increased direct flight options from India. Bookings to these destinations have seen significant growth compared to pre-Covid levels in 2019, with Malaysia and Indonesia experiencing a 4 times increase, Thailand a 2 times rise, and Sri Lanka a 3 times increase," he said.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, Kazakhstan has emerged as a favoured destination for Indian travellers this season, with a four times spike in bookings this monsoon compared to 2024 and 2019, he said.</p><p>"Some carriers are increasing their capacity and introducing new connections to Kazakhstan, making its largest city, Almaty, an affordable alternative for travellers facing visa challenges in Europe," Patwari added. </p>