Puri, Wayanad & Goa emerges as trending summer choices for Indian families: Agoda
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Puri is drawing interest with a 68% rise in accommodation searches. Kerala’s Wayanad has seen a 40% rise in family accommodation searches compared to last year. Goa has registered a 29% increase in searches.
Digital travel platform Agoda has recorded a rise in family accommodation searches for domestic summer travel compared to last year, with destinations such as Puri, Wayanad and Goa emerging as trending locations for the upcoming school holiday period. Based on accommodation search data for check-ins between May and June 2026, the findings point to growing travel interest in coastal, nature and outdoor-focused getaways compared to last year.
The trend aligns closely with the school holiday window where most schools in Indian states closing through May and June and is one of the few periods in the year when families can travel together for an extended stretch. This is also reflected in travel planning, with families gravitating toward destinations that offer outdoor activities, relaxation and time together.
Odisha’s coastal town, Puri is drawing interest with a 68% rise in accommodation searches. Kerala’s Wayanad has seen a 40% rise in family accommodation searches compared to last year. Goa has registered a 29% increase in searches.
Rishikesh in Uttarakhand recorded a 22% rise in accommodation searches, with families increasingly drawn to its mix of spiritual significance, riverside camps, yoga retreats and outdoor activities such as rafting along the Ganga. The hill stations of Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu continue to draw interest as well. Mahabaleshwar recorded a 15% increase in family accommodation searches compared to last year, while Ooty saw a 13% rise.
Gaurav Malik, Country Director, Indian Subcontinent & Indian Ocean Islands, Agoda said, “Summer holidays continue to be an important travel period for Indian families, and in 2026 the planning behind these trips has grown increasingly intentional. Families are exploring a broader mix of destinations, from coastal getaways and nature-focused escapes to perennial favourites. This reflects a growing desire among travellers to consider a wider range of options for their vacations.”
Agoda provides access to over 6 million holiday properties across price points and property types, alongside more than 130,000 flight routes and over 300,000 activities that can be booked together in one place.
