Delhi-NCR residents are traveling more amid air pollution crisis
As 2025 wrapped up, people in Delhi-NCR started traveling way more than usual—not just for the holidays, but to get away from the city's stubbornly bad winter air.
With pollution levels staying high, many residents decided a change of scenery (and cleaner air) was worth the trip.
Where everyone's heading (and why)
Travel companies say there's been a clear shift: folks are picking destinations known for better air quality.
Hill stations like Mussoorie and Bhimtal in Uttarakhand have become top picks—Amit Damani from StayVista even mentioned bookings jumped 40%, with Uttarakhand alone seeing a 60% boost in visitors.
International trips are also up, especially to easy-visa spots like Thailand and Sri Lanka, with visa issuances rising by 55%.
Clean air officially shaped travel plans at the end of last year.