Bangkok is leading in Diwali travel interest for 2026, according to data from Agoda. The city saw a 65% increase in overall searches compared to previous years. Thailand as a whole recorded a 55% year-on-year growth in international Diwali travel searches.

Other destinations also saw significant increases. Sri Lanka had nearly 262% growth in searches for Diwali travel, while Hong Kong SAR, China saw nearly 138% growth. In Vietnam, Phu Quoc and Hanoi recorded increases of 124% and 94%, respectively.

Domestically, Puri had the highest year-on-year growth in searches for Diwali travel, with a 318% increase. Other Indian destinations like Udaipur, Goa, Ooty and Munnar also saw strong growth, with increases of nearly 29%, 43%, 166% and 107%, respectively.

The findings are based on accommodation searches made between August 1 and September 30, 2026, for stays between October 15 and November 30. The period covers major Indian festivals, including Dussehra, Durga Puja and Diwali.