Glamping, luxury travel, tops Delhiites holiday list

Thinking of a road trip this summer? You may just want to move with the current wave and rethink your options. This holiday season, Delhiities are not only heading to cooler places but increasing their adventure quotient as well.

Summer vacation staples like Dehradun, Nainital, Kullu, Manali are passe this year with people keenon exploring newer places that are pristine and not spoilt by the travails of constant tourist traffic. With the mercury relentlessly climbing higher, the hills win hands down for those looking to escape the heat. Travellers in the age group of 25-35 years have ticked glamping as part of their summer vacation plans.

Glamping is a form of trekking albeit with a more luxurious aspect compared to its traditional counterpart. According to Kapil Goswamy of BigBreaks.com, a travel portal, around 18 per cent of travellers go glamping while the luxury travel segment makes upfor 15 per cent.

Solo and budget travel too remains popular this season with 30 per cent travellers preferring to take the road alone. Giving an insight into popular budget travel, Goswamy said that countries like Philippines, Cambodia, Egypt, Indonesia are among the places to visit this summer season.

“These places offer a package of natural beauty with …read more