NITN 13 Jun 2017, 07:52 pm
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"For example, if you stay in Kodaikanal for two nights, you pay only for one night. Similarly, if you stay in the Nilgiris or Ladakh for five nights, you pay for only three nights. Similar packages are available for Andamans, Nepal, Bhutan, Daman and Mahabaleshwar," the travel major said in a statement.
Those who have missed out on their summer vacations, this is the time to travel, with rates dropping from 15 to 25 per cent in the domestic market, the company said.
According to Karan Anand, Head—Relationships, Cox & Kings, "We have already witnessed an increase in the number of inquiries by 25 to 30 percent and it is primarily the Double Income No Kids (DINKS), segment and those between 21 to 26 that’s driving this market.’’
Anand further adds, ``According to Ayurveda, the monsoon is the best season for rejuvenation therapies, for the atmosphere is dust-free, humid and cool. This encourages a large number of fitness enthusiasts to check-in at ayurvedic resorts in Himachal Pradesh and Kerala.’’
Other destinations that are popular for monsoon are Wayanad & Munnar (Kerala), Goa, Leh-Ladakh, Matheran, Mahabaleshwar and Konkan Coast (Maharashtra), Coorg (Karnataka), Spiti Valley (Himachal), Shillong (Meghalaya), Darjeeling (West Bengal), Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu) and Ranikhet (Uttarakhand) are the most favoured monsoon destinations.
Online travel portal, Ezeego1.com is offering up to Rs 2,000 cashback on select domestic airlines between June 1st and 20th and up to 70 per cent discount on select domestic hotel bookings until Sept 30.
Speaking of the monsoon holiday concept, Neelu Singh, CEO and Director, Ezeego1.com said, `` Short weekend trips are popular for quick monsoon getaways. Trekking, waterfalls, camping, wellness getaways and night forest trails are some of the experiences that top the preference list of monsoon travellers. Waterfalls like Athirapally in Kerala, Dudhsagar in Goa, Nohkalikai in Cherrapunji create quite a spectacle for tourists in this season. We have seen a 25 percent increase in our inquiries."
She concludes, "Road journeys closer home are very popular during the rains. Mumbai to Goa, Chennai to Pondicherry, Bangalore to Coorg, Shillong to Cherrapunji, Darjeeling to Gangtok, Bangalore to Ooty via Bandipur to name a few.’’
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