Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Puja Travel Shifts: Northeast & Southeast Asia Preferred
Many people are changing their travel plans for the Puja holidays.
They're choosing safer and closer destinations.
Places like Arunachal Pradesh in Northeast India and countries in Southeast Asia like Thailand and Singapore are very popular.
This is because of safety concerns, the recent events in Kashmir, and visa issues.
Some people who usually travel to the US are going to Hong Kong and the Philippines instead.
Travel agencies are seeing more interest in one-stop destinations with direct flights.
Travel to Europe and the US has decreased a lot.
Many people are traveling somewhere closer to home in case of unforeseen events.
Calcutta residents are shifting their travel plans for the Puja holidays.
Northeast India, particularly Arunachal Pradesh and Shillong, has seen a surge in popularity.
Southeast Asian destinations like Thailand and Singapore are in high demand.
Travelers cite safety, accessibility, and visa-related issues as primary concerns.
Demand for travel to the US and Europe has declined.
- Who
- Puja holidaymakers from Calcutta
- What
- Changing travel plans due to safety concerns and visa issues.
- When
- Puja holidays
- Where
- Northeast India, Southeast Asia
- Why
- Safety, accessibility, visa issues and recent events in northern India and Kashmir.
- Primary Concern
- Safety and accessibility
- Popular Destinations
- Arunachal Pradesh, Shillong, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Bali, Dubai, Hong Kong, Philippines
- Alternative Destinations
- Kerala, Visakhapatnam, Goa, Sikkim, Darjeeling
- Affected Regions
- Northern India, Kashmir, US