Key insights on Independence Day weekend from Cleartrip’s PeekABoo travel trends tracker
Cleartrip’s PeekABoo travel trends tracker paints a lively picture of how India traveled over the Independence Day weekend
Key Insights
- Bus boom: Bookings surged 44% week-on-week, with 72% made in the last four days—a clear sign of spontaneous getaways.
- Train travel: Up 7%, with 46% group and 54% solo bookings.
- Air travel: 75% of flyers went solo, showing a strong trend toward independent travel.
- Hotels: 94% of stays were group bookings, up 21% week-on-week.
City Highlights
- Delhi: 53% rise in bus bookings and 9% increase in hotel stays.
- Top bus destinations: Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, and Pune.
- Top train destinations: Delhi and Howrah.
Demographics
- The 25–34 age group led the charge—making up 23% of bus and 32% of air bookings.
- Gen Z travelers booked trips roughly four days in advance, favoring buses for quick, flexible escapes.
In short, India’s Independence Day weekend was defined by last-minute, youth-driven travel, with buses emerging as the go-to mode for spontaneous adventures.
