Puri, Varanasi, Haridwar top spiritual destinations in 2024, Hyderabad most-booked city:OYO report
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Puri, Varanasi, Haridwar top spiritual destinations in 2024, Hyderabad most-booked city:OYO report

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Puri, Varanasi and Haridwar are the most travelled spiritual destinations while Hyderabad is India's top-booked city this year, according to OYO's 'Travelopedia 2024' annual report unveiled on Tuesday.The report delves into travel patterns and trends, with its findings based on the booking data of the travel tech major for the entire year. Following Hyderabad, cities like Bengaluru, Delhi, and Kolkata rounded out the top spots for bookings, with Uttar Pradesh maintaining its position as the most popular state for travel. "The year also saw a surge in leisure travel, with Jaipur continuing to be a top tourist magnet, followed by perennial favourites Goa, Pondicherry, and Mysore. As remote work trends continue to shape how people approach travel, the demand for both quick getaways and long stays has been a significant driver of bookings this year".

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