Destinations

As 2025 draws to a close, travel across India reflects a shift towards purpose-led journeys, short breaks, premium stays and seasonal escapes, shaped by data, flexibility and evolving traveller priorities

Standing six hundred and thirty-four metres tall, Tokyo Skytree transforms into a Christmas-season landmark with festive lighting, cultural rituals and New Year traditions from December 26, 2025, to January 7, 2026

Domestic travel across India is witnessing strong momentum this Christmas–New Year, with travellers favouring experiential, heritage-led and nature-based destinations such as Goa, Manali, Rajasthan, Kerala and the Rann of Kutch

Pickyourtrail reports an increase in interest for white Christmas holidays among Indian travellers, with bookings rising across European destinations including Vienna, Lucerne, Prague, Helsinki and Copenhagen

Indian travellers are opting for short-haul international trips and high-value domestic destinations this winter. China, Georgia and Hong Kong see strong demand, while long-haul markets decline as value, access and convenience shape festive travel choices

Abhay Prabhavana, near Pune, spans 65.5 hectares and presents India’s knowledge traditions through galleries, sculptures, and architectural recreations. The space offers travellers a narrative-led experience of Indic civilisation

Day two of the Dehradun Literature Festival 2025 at Doon International School brought together authors, filmmakers, musicians and public leaders for discussions on literature, education, cinema, music and cultural identity under “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”.

For Children’s Day travel planning, with five Asian stays that offer creative, hands-on experiences for families, from art studios and craft workshops to nature-led learning across the Maldives, India, Sri Lanka and Oman

Chasing the Milky Way across deserts, islands, and mountains, you can find the skies so clear and starlit that each night feels like a memory etched forever in travel

Residents in the UAE get easier access to 140+ countries; Indians living in the UAE can now enjoy an expanded list of visa-free or visa-on-arrival destinations in 2025