Get Away from the Sweltering Heat with TripAdvisor’s Top Holiday Destinations this Summer

- Goa is #1 for holiday goers within India

- Singapore tops the list for overseas destinations Manali, Shimla and Srinagar are the most loved North Indian holiday destinations

TripAdvisor^®, the world’s largest travel site*, today revealed its Summer Vacation Value Report, a resource identifying the top 10 domestic and international destinations for Indian travelers this summer, along with the average one-week costs for hotels and meals. The report also helps travelers discover summer savings at these destinations, by highlighting the least expensive week to visit, highly-rated value hotels and outstanding attractions.

“Summer in India is the de facto travel season with families planning their annual holiday during this time especially since it’s the school and college break as well. TripAdvisor’s Summer Value Vacation report outlines the top destinations in India as well as abroad and the best value week to help travelers plan their vacation and ensure they get the most out of their budget” said Nikhil Ganju, Country Manager, TripAdvisor India.

“Those looking to find a bargain on accommodations can compare prices and save up to 30 percent when they book a hotel on TripAdvisor” he added.

Top 10 Domestic Summer Destinations and Average Summer Costs

Top 10 International Summer Destinations and Average Summer Costs

Summer Vacation Value Itineraries – Domestic Destinations

1. Goa

Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: June 22 to 28 2015 - INR 42,509.88

• Value Hotel: Casa De Goa Boutique Resort – Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly summer rate of: INR 4,212.81

• Value Restaurant: Dinner buffet

• Attraction: Milsim Goa                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

2. Manali, Himachal Pradesh

Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: August 10 to 16 - INR 36,187.20

• Value Hotel: Snow Valley Resorts – Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly summer rate of: INR 3,444.84

• Value Restaurant: Dinner buffet

• Attraction: Solang Valley                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

3. Ooty, Tamil Nadu

Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: July 13 to 19 – INR 30,927

• Value Hotel: King’s Cliff – Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly summer rate of:  INR 6,114.15

• Value Restaurant: Dinner buffet

• Attraction: Nilgiri Mountain Railway                                                                                                                                                                                                              

4. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: August 3 to 9 – INR 57,074.29

• Value Hotel: Hotel Willow Banks – Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly summer rate of: INR 7,202.16

• Value Restaurant: Dinner buffet

• Attraction:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

5. Darjeeling, West Bengal

Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: August 17 to 23 - INR 40,062.96

• Value Hotel: Shangrila Residency – Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly summer rate of: INR 2,431.80

• Value Restaurant: Dinner buffet

• Attraction:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Summer Vacation Value Itineraries – International Destinations

1. Singapore, Singapore

Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: July 13 to 19 - INR 91,671.93

• Value Hotel: Village Hotel Katong by Far East Hospitality – Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly summer rate of: INR 9,635.85

• Value Restaurant: Dinner buffet

• Attraction: National Orchid Garden                                                                                                                                                                                                   

2. Bali, Bali

Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: June 8 to 14 - INR 71,429.40

• Value Hotel: Saren Indah Hotel – Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly summer rate of: INR 3,497.13

• Value Restaurant: Dinner buffet

• Attraction: Waterbom Bali                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

3. Dubai, Emirates of Dubai

Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: June 22 to 28 - INR 1,06,055.46

• Value Hotel: Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa – Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly summer rate of: INR 6,046.11

• Value Restaurant: Dinner buffet

• Attraction: Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve                                                                                                                                                                                            

4. Bangkok, Bangkok

Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: July 13 to 19 - INR 51,642.99

• Value Hotel: Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom – Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly summer rate of: INR 4,427.01

• Value Restaurant: Dinner buffet

• Attraction: Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)                                                                                                                                                                                 

5. Paris, Ile-de-France

Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: August 10 to 16 – INR 1,01,280.69

• Value Hotel: New Orient Hotel– Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly summer rate of: INR 11,030.04

• Value Restaurant: Dinner buffet

• Attraction: Musee d'Orsay                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Notes to Editors

Top destinations for Indian travelers during the summer travel period (May 15, 2015 – July 30, 2015) according to TripAdvisor site search data. All hotel prices are based on trips between May 15 and July 30, 2015.

Average costs to visit the top summer travel destinations are representative of a one-week trip including a seven night hotel stay and three restaurant meals per day.

- Avg. Nightly Hotel Rate includes the average cost of a seven night stay in a hotel bookable on TripAdvisor, aggregated from hundreds of booking partners, including online travel agencies and direct hotel suppliers.

- Avg. Meal Price includes the average meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip. Prices are sourced from restaurants listed on TripAdvisor for all the destinations except for Ooty, Shimla, Mahabaleshwar, Munnar and Kodaikanal where desk research was conducted to source prices from minimum of 4 restaurants listed on TripAdvisor. 

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