Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Indian Women Lead Winter Travel Surge
As winter begins in India, women are leading the surge in travel applications.
Most of these travelers are young adults with higher incomes who want to have new experiences.
They are going to places like Europe and Sri Lanka for holidays or honeymoons.
This is happening in big cities and smaller cities alike.
Visa applications for Nov 2025-Feb 2026 have surged due to winter travel
Women drive 72% of India’s vacation planning, reveals new Thrillophilia report
Millennials (54%) and Gen Z (25%) lead the surge, driven by higher incomes and experience-rich travel
Schengen countries (50% of millennial bookings) and Sri Lanka are top destinations
Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities in India show strong demand for outbound travel
- Who
- Indian women travellers, especially millennials and Gen Z
- What
- Are applying for visas to travel abroad
- When
- From November 2025 to February 2026
- Where
- To destinations like Schengen countries, Sri Lanka, Bali, Dubai, and others
- Why
- For holidays, honeymoons, and experience-rich travel
Women's Influence
Men's Role
Planning and Booking
Women's Influence
Women have complete influence over 72% of leisure trips
Men's Role
Men still make 62% of the payments
Booking Ahead
Women's Influence
Women book an average of 9 days ahead, reducing overall trip cost
Men's Role
Men tend to book later, increasing the overall cost
Destination Choice
Women's Influence
Women prefer slower, value-focused destinations and luxury with good value
Men's Role
Men's preferences not explicitly stated in the article
- Primary Travel Season
- Winter
- Leading Age Group
- Millennials (54%) and Gen Z (25%)
- Top Destination Region
- Schengen countries
- Emerging Destination
- Sri Lanka for women travelers
- Popular City Types
- Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities in India
