Udaipur, November 9, 2026: Udaipur emerges as tourists' top choice for Diwali holidays: Jaipur ranks 3rd as hotel bookings surge 316%;. Bhaskar English reported the development in a detailed account.

According to Bhaskar English, Download Fri, Nov 13, 2026 Updated 09:16 PM IST Home Video Search Watch Top News Local National Cricket Business Originals International Tech & Science Entertainment Lifestyle Sports Utility Career West Bengal Madhya Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Rajasthan Gujarat English News Local Rajasthan Udaipur Rajasthan Tourism Surge: Jaipur Hotel Bookings Rise | Udaipur Diwali Choice Udaipur emerges as tourists' top choice for Diwali holidays: Jaipur ranks 3rd as hotel bookings surge 316%; trains on Gujarat-Rajasthan routes fully booked Udaipur 4 days ago Copy link Udaipur ranks first among the top 10 domestic cities in India searched by Indian travellers.

Rajasthan has emerged as the top choice for tourists across the country during this year's Diwali holidays. According to the latest report by digital travel platform Booking.com, Udaipur has secured the first position among the top 10 domestic cities searched by Indian travellers for Diwali vacations. Jaipur ranks third among tourists' preferred destinations The state capital, Jaipur, has secured the third position on the list, while Goa ranks second.

Tourists are heading to Rajasthan for its heritage, culture and peaceful surroundings. The huge tourist influx has directly boosted hotel bookings in Udaipur. Meanwhile, all trains on the Gujarat-Rajasthan routes are fully booked, and bus fares have also increased.

Large numbers of tourists are visiting Saheliyon-ki-Bari in Udaipur. Hotel bookings in Udaipur surge 316% According to data from leading travel platform Cleartrip, hotel bookings in Udaipur have recorded a massive 316% increase. Rajesh Agrawal, president of the Udaipur Hotel Association, said that even before Diwali, advance bookings had reached 30–40% at hotels and resorts in Udaipur as well as nearby Mewar destinations such as Nathdwara and Kumbhalgarh.

Gen Z flight bookings rise 60%; tourists arrive from Gujarat, Maharashtra and Bengal According to Cleartrip's report, flight bookings by young travellers from Gen Z have increased by 60% this Diwali. Young tourists are choosing picturesque destinations such as Udaipur to enjoy the long weekend. While people in metropolitan cities such as Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru are searching for tickets to return home for the festival, couples, families and large groups are travelling to Udaipur and Jaipur to celebrate together.

A large number of tourists are also arriving from neighbouring states such as Gujarat and Maharashtra, as well as West Bengal. Meanwhile, religious destinations such as Varanasi, Puri and Rishikesh have also secured places in the top 10, driven by tourists seeking spiritual peace. Sajjangarh Fort in Udaipur is also bustling with tourists.

Entry of heavy vehicles banned in city from 7 am to 11 pm Considering the heavy tourist rush, the Udaipur district administration and traffic police have made special arrangements to manage traffic.

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