Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Vietnam Tops Indian Tourist Destinations Amidst Travel Surge
Many people from India love to travel!
Vietnam has become their favorite spot, with four times more Indians visiting in 2024 than before the pandemic.
This is because it's easy to get there and doesn't cost too much.
Georgia and Azerbaijan also saw big increases in visitors.
While Vietnam is popular for holidays, some people also travel for school, especially to places like Kazakhstan and Georgia.
Even though many Indians are traveling for fun, visiting family, or for work, Vietnam is the top choice for vacations right now.
Some countries are even more popular overall, like the UAE, but Vietnam saw the fastest growth in new visitors from India.
Vietnam has become the most popular destination for Indian tourists, with visitor numbers quadrupling in 2024 compared to the pre-pandemic period.
Georgia and Azerbaijan also experienced a fourfold increase in Indian visitors in 2024 compared to 2019.
Increased connectivity and affordable travel options are key factors attracting Indian tourists to destinations like Vietnam and Kazakhstan.
In 2024, 30.89 million Indians departed the country, with 42.5% traveling for leisure and holidays.
While Vietnam, Georgia, and Azerbaijan show high growth, travel to Azerbaijan is currently impacted by public sentiment.
- Who
- Indian tourists and diaspora
- What
- Vietnam has become the most popular destination for Indian tourists, with significant growth in arrivals, alongside other countries like Georgia and Azerbaijan showing high growth. Overall Indian departures increased, with a large percentage traveling for leisure.
- When
- Data from 2024 compared to pre-pandemic periods (2019), with the publication date of November 12, 2025.
- Where
- Vietnam, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Ireland, Uzbekistan, Portugal, UAE, Saudi Arabia, US, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Indonesia.
- Why
- Easy connectivity, pocket-friendly travel options, and leisure/holiday purposes are key drivers. Education is also a factor for travel to Central Asian countries, and diaspora visits are significant for some European nations.
Growth Drivers
Factors Affecting Travel Trends
Destination Appeal
Growth Drivers
Vietnam and Georgia are experiencing exceptional growth in Indian tourist arrivals due to increased connectivity and pocket-friendly travel options, making them top holiday destinations.
Factors Affecting Travel Trends
While Vietnam and Georgia continue to see good traction, public sentiment in Azerbaijan has negatively impacted Indian tourist traffic following 'Operation Sindoor'.
Purpose of Travel
Growth Drivers
The majority of Indian travelers to Vietnam and Azerbaijan (over 90%) visit for holidays and leisure. Education is also a significant driver for travel to Central Asian countries like Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, comprising 12-18% of arrivals.
Factors Affecting Travel Trends
For destinations like Portugal and Ireland, a substantial portion of Indian travelers (57-60%) are diaspora members returning to their place of residence.
- Top Destination for Indians
- Vietnam
- Indian Visitors to Vietnam (2024)
- 398,673
- Growth in Indian Departures (2024 vs 2023)
- 10.79%
- Leisure Travel % of Indian Departures
- 42.5%
- Top Countries for Indian Arrivals Growth (2024 vs 2019)
- Vietnam, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Ireland, Uzbekistan, Portugal
- Most Popular Overall Destination (Absolute Numbers)
- UAE (25% of all travelers)