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Where is Gen Z going for festive break? Gujarat’s Garba to Kolkata’s Puja fuel holiday travel rush

Gen Z and millennials are giving a fillip to cultural and spiritual tourism in India, promoting growth in the transport and hospitality sectors as well

September 18, 2025 / 16:19 IST
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2025 festive travel trends

Gen Z is taking the driver’s seat this festive season, accounting for nearly a third of holiday travel demand.

Where is Gen Z headed for the festive holiday?

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Many are choosing classic destinations like Mysore for Dussehra and Kolkata for Durga Puja, while others are even heading to Varanasi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Hampi to soak in local culture and heritage, Rikant Pittie, Co-Founder and CEO of EaseMyTrip told Moneycontrol.

Hill stations such as Darjeeling and Munnar are also in demand for a festive yet relaxed escape, he added.