Indian families eye winter destinations this holiday season
Data from Agoda shows that Indian families are moving beyond traditional beach vacations to more immersive, seasonal experiences.
Indian families are increasingly eyeing winter destinations for international travel, with interest rising 30% year-over-year (YoY) for the season between December 2025 and February 2026, Agoda reported.
In Asia, South Korea is the leading destination with a 226%) increase in travel interest from Indian families, followed by China (+105%), and Kazakhstan (+68%). Taiwan also sees a significant growth at 44%, followed by Japan with +41%.
According to Agoda, the growing interest in winter travel indicates the evolution of Indian family travel habits where travellers are moving beyond traditional beach vacations to more immersive, seasonal experiences.
This trend is fueled by Improved air connectivity, simplified visa procedures, and a curiosity to discover new destinations.
“More Indian families are embracing the joy of travel during the winter months. This trend highlights families’ growing desire for experiences that blend togetherness, cultural discovery, and the festive spirit of the holiday season in cold-weather destinations across Asia and Europe,” Gaurav Malik, Country Director for the Indian Subcontinent and Indian Ocean Islands at Agoda said.
In Asia, South Korea is the leading destination with a 226%) increase in travel interest from Indian families, followed by China (+105%), and Kazakhstan (+68%). Taiwan also sees a significant growth at 44%, followed by Japan with +41%.
According to Agoda, the growing interest in winter travel indicates the evolution of Indian family travel habits where travellers are moving beyond traditional beach vacations to more immersive, seasonal experiences.
This trend is fueled by Improved air connectivity, simplified visa procedures, and a curiosity to discover new destinations.
“More Indian families are embracing the joy of travel during the winter months. This trend highlights families’ growing desire for experiences that blend togetherness, cultural discovery, and the festive spirit of the holiday season in cold-weather destinations across Asia and Europe,” Gaurav Malik, Country Director for the Indian Subcontinent and Indian Ocean Islands at Agoda said.
