Travel Trends: The craze for global travel is constantly growing, and people are exploring each other's cultures. Let's explore how far India's youth are ahead in this regard.

Young Indians' travel trends: Someone once said, "The world is beautiful, you just need to get out of your house." Let me tell you, this is 100% true: the world is indeed beautiful, and you too can experience it when you leave your office environment and go out in search of peace and tranquility. You may feel proud to read that Indians are rapidly gaining ground in terms of travel. Recent data from the Ministry of Tourism clearly shows that Indians are at the forefront of traveling abroad at a young age. According to the report, the majority of travelers from India are between the ages of 15 and 44. Indians in this age group constitute over 60 percent, while the number of people in the same age group visiting India from abroad is significantly lower. Thus, while young Indians plan trips frequently, foreign tourists travel at an older age.

What do the figures say?

According to data released by the Ministry of Tourism, Indian tourists aged 15 to 24 account for approximately 10.85 percent of foreign travel, while travelers aged 25 to 34 account for 27.46 percent. Those aged 35 to 44 account for 24.57 percent. In contrast, the number of Indian travelers over the age of 55 is very low, at only 8.94 percent. This clearly demonstrates that Indian youth are now considering travel not just a vacation or a hobby, but a lifestyle. Many plan their travel during work or study breaks. Exploring new countries and understanding their cultures in a short period of time has become a priority for young people.

Separated from foreign tourists

The trend among foreign tourists is different. Statistics show that most foreigners embark on a journey after the age of 55. This means that while young Indians often travel, in other countries, people enjoy travel after retirement. Tourism experts say that for Indians, travel has become more of an experience than a status symbol. They are able to plan trips abroad even with limited funds and limited time. Meanwhile, foreign tourists make extensive preparations before embarking on a trip and often visit multiple countries in a single trip.

The ministry's report also indicates an 11 percent increase in the number of outbound tourists in 2024. While 9.951 million foreigners visited India in 2024, the number of outbound tourists from India was approximately 30.8 million. Additionally, the number of foreign tourists visiting the country also increased by 4.52 percent.