Himachal Pradesh Crowned India’s Most Welcoming Region in 2025 Traveller Review Awards

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Booking.com’s Traveller Review Awards 2025 are out, and for the second consecutive year, Himachal Pradesh has been recognized as India’s ‘Most Welcoming Region.’ Further cementing its reputation for hospitality, Bir has been named the ‘Most Welcoming City in India,’ followed by Mararikulam and Leh.

With travelers increasingly seeking authentic and immersive experiences, exceptional hospitality and service have become key factors in destination choice. Booking.com, one of the world’s top digital travel platforms, has revealed the 10 Most Welcoming Places in India and globally in its thirteenth edition of the Traveller Review Awards 2025.

2025’s Most Welcoming Regions in India:

1. Himachal Pradesh

2. Kerala

3. Goa

4. Jammu & Kashmir

5. Rajasthan

6. Uttarakhand

7. Assam

8. Karnataka

9. Madhya Pradesh

10. West Bengal

On the global stage, Italy led the rankings with the highest number of recognitions, securing 207,730 awards. France followed with 155,203, Spain with 147,700, Germany with 102,031, and the United Kingdom with 88,209.

2025’s Most Welcoming Regions on Earth:

1. Osijek-Baranja, Croatia

2. Kakheti, Georgia

3. Madeira, Portugal

4. Misiones, Argentina

5. Graubünden, Switzerland

6. South Australia, Australia

7. Bretagne, France

8. Baja California Sur, Mexico

9. Kien Giang, Vietnam

10. Drenthe, Netherlands

2025’s Most Welcoming Cities in India:

1. Bir, Himachal Pradesh

2. Mararikulam, Kerala

3. Leh, Jammu & Kashmir

4. Jibhi, Himachal Pradesh

5. Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

6. Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand

7. Hampi, Karnataka

8. Agonda, Goa

9. Thekkady, Kerala

10. Alleppey, Kerala

2025’s Most Welcoming Cities on Earth:

1. Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

2. Cazorla, Spain

3. Urubici, Brazil

4. St. Augustine, USA

5. Taupo, New Zealand

6. Orvieto, Italy

7. Manizales, Colombia

8. Quedlinburg, Germany

9. Ko Lanta, Thailand

10. Chester, United Kingdom

The Traveller Review Awards 2025 highlight India’s most welcoming destinations, with Himachal Pradesh continuing its reign as the top region. Bir, Himachal Pradesh, is recognized as the most welcoming city, followed by Mararikulam and Leh. Globally, places like Osijek-Baranja in Croatia and Sigiriya in Sri Lanka are also recognized for their warm charm. These awards highlight destinations that offer travelers an unforgettable, welcoming experience.