Paytm Travel Recap 2023: Delhi most preferred domestic destination, 70% increase in solo travellers
One97 Communications Limited (OCL) that owns the brand Paytm announced the release of Travel Recap 2023 on Wednesday.
Delhi emerged as the most traveled domestic destination, capturing the hearts of explorers and culture enthusiasts, while Dubai dominated international travel, showcasing the allure of showcasing the allure of its cosmopolitan charm.
As per Paytm Travel trends, a 70% increase in solo travellers has been observed marking a trend of wanderlust-driven individuals seeking independence and self-discovery.
A rise of 25% in women travellers has also been observed. While a 10% and 12% increase in travellers below the age of 10 and above 60, respectively, have been reported.
The most preferred season to travel has been Winter as the company witnessed the highest travel activity among users in October, November, and December. Showing demographic diversity, the company reported a 60% surge in travelers exploring the seven northeastern states.
Some of the prominent Vande Bharat Routes on Paytm included Secunderabad — Visakhapatnam, New Delhi — Varanasi, and Mumbai Central — Gandhinagar.
The company also informed that the airports which saw the maximum increase in travellers in 2023 include Thiruvananthapuram, Itanagar, Jodhpur, and Aurangabad.
Dehradun, Jodhpur, Goa, and Manali also emerged as the top backpacking destinations for adventurous souls, the company said. Making their travel experience environment friendly, over one million travellers opted for electric buses, contributing to sustainable and responsible tourism.
The most popular international travel destinations were Dubai, Bangkok, London, Mauritius, Melbourne, and New York.
