Srinagar, Dec. 24 -- Kashmir featured prominently among India's most sought-after travel destinations in 2025, reflecting a broader shift in how Indians planned their journeys. Across the country, travellers increasingly favoured meaningful experiences over routine annual vacations, with a noticeable rise in spiritual tourism, short getaways, beach holidays and exploration of lesser-known international locations.

According to Google's Year in Search 2025 report, travel-related searches recorded strong growth for both domestic and overseas destinations. Alongside foreign travel, religious and culturally significant places within India witnessed a surge in interest, underlining travellers' growing preference for purpose-driven journeys.

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