However, summer travel which was primarily a family holiday, has completely changed over the years.
"Travel is no longer a luxury but a routine now. If not long vacations, weekend getaways are definitely the latest trend among Indian travellers, especially among couples with no kids," said Malhi.
The discounts and special offers doled out by the travel and tour operators to woo as many travellers as possible help in sweetening the deal.
"The special offers definitely have a large role to play here. Everybody has something to pick for themselves irrespective of their budget or days available which help in luring travellers," Mohit Gupta, Chief Business Officer-Holidays at MakeMyTrip, told IANS.
