India's festive season is shifting toward multiple short getaways, with nearly one in four Zostel travelers booking multiple trips between October and December.
According to the Zostel Festive Travel Pulse 2026 report, November bookings are up 43% compared to last year, with an average festive stay lasting two nights.
Hampi, Gokarna, Varkala, Rishikesh, and Jaipur are top destinations, while Kinnaur leads rising Himalayan bookings among travelers under 30.