Indians are choosing Nagaland over Goa this monsoon; Cleartrip's PeekABoo Trends Tracker shows why that's not a surprise anymore

Cleartrip’s Peekaboo Trends Tracker shows how monsoon travel in India has shifted from being a “lean season” to a vibrant period of exploration.

Overall Growth
- Hotel bookings: Up 54% YoY.
- Bus bookings: Surged 140% YoY.
- Flight bookings: Increased 65% YoY.
- Group bookings: Up 25% YoY.
- Solo travel: Strong rise, reflecting intent-driven journeys.

1. Northeast India
- Nagaland & Arunachal Pradesh: Flight bookings +62%, hotel bookings +90%.
- Shillong: Hotel bookings +65%.
- Guwahati: Hotel bookings +60%.
- Itanagar: Flight bookings +70%.
- Jorhat & Imphal: Flight bookings +50%.

➡️ The Northeast is the most consistently strong-performing region this year.

2. Hill Destinations
- Wayanad: Hotel bookings +160%.
- Alleppey: +145%.
- Kodaikanal & Ooty: Each +70%.

3. Other Destinations
- Goa: Hotel bookings +110%.
- Pondicherry: +104%.
- Visakhapatnam: +85%.
- Udaipur: +50%.

Gen Z Travel Trends
- Unconventional destinations:
- Tajikistan: +245% (highest growth).
- Lakshadweep: +80%.
- Muscat & Philippines: +70%.
- Hubli & Leh: +65%.
- Tashkent: +54%.
- Preferred mode: Trains.
- Gen Z = 45% of train bookings.
- Millennials = 28%.

Hotel Preferences
- Mid-range hotels gaining share.
- Short stays dominate.
- Overall hotel bookings grew 53.9% YoY.

Big Picture
Travel is now experience-led rather than itinerary-driven. Indian travelers are embracing offbeat destinations, planning ahead, and choosing immersive journeys even in the rainy season.