Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Delhi NCR Travel Bookings Surge 40% in 2026
In 2026, many people from Delhi are booking trips outside the city, especially during the winter months.
This is because the air quality in Delhi becomes very bad, making it hard to breathe.
People are choosing places like Kausani in Uttarakhand, where the air is clean.
Industry experts say that holidays, seasons, and the environment are important factors in deciding when and where to travel.
A man named Rajiv Mehra, who works in the travel industry, says that the bad air in Delhi from October to December is a big reason why people are leaving the city.
Travel bookings from Delhi NCR surged by 40% in 2026.
Air pollution between October and December is a major trigger for travel.
Kausani in Uttarakhand is a preferred destination due to low AQI levels.
Holiday calendars, seasonal trends, and environmental concerns shape travel decisions.
Rajiv Mehra, general secretary of the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality, highlighted the impact of air pollution on travel.
- Who
- Delhiites and industry executives
- What
- 40% surge in travel bookings from Delhi NCR
- When
- October to December 2026
- Where
- Delhi NCR and destinations like Kausani, Uttarakhand
- Why
- Due to air pollution and low AQI levels in preferred destinations
- Surge Percentage
- 40%
- Time Period
- October to December
- Key Trigger
- Air Pollution
- Preferred Destination
- Kausani, Uttarakhand
- Industry Representative
- Rajiv Mehra