Christmas and NY travel 2025: Thailand tops Indian holiday charts, Goa refuses to budge
New Delhi: Indian travellers showed no signs of slowing down in 2025, especially during the year-end holiday window. As Christmas celebrations gathered pace and New Year plans were locked in, millions packed their bags for short breaks, beach holidays, cultural escapes, and spiritual journeys. The festive travel season once again emerged as the busiest period, reflecting a strong appetite for both domestic and international trips. Fresh data from MakeMyTrip’s year-end booking trends report reveals a clear shift in destination choices this season.
Thailand emerged as the most-booked international destination for Indian travellers in 2025, pushing the UAE off the top spot, while Goa continued to dominate as the country’s most popular domestic leisure destination. Read further to........





















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