After Maha Kumbh, Holi and Eid Keep Travel Boom Going

Demand is spilling over into Holi hotspots like Mathura, Vrindavan, and beach destinations

- Varuni Khosla

Want to celebrate Holi in Varanasi or spend Eid unwinding in the Maldives? Be ready to pay up.

With Holi falling on 14 March (Friday) and Eid expected on 31 March (Monday), travelers are seizing the back-to-back long weekends, sending hotel rates soaring.

Luxury stays are commanding record prices. In Agra, Oberoi Amarvilas near the Taj Mahal is charging 1 lakh per night, while in Varanasi, Taj Nadesar Palace costs 1.35 lakh, excluding taxes.

Other top-tier stays are also seeing steep markups. In Varanasi, Brijrama Palace—By The Ganges is priced upwards of ₹77,000 a night, while a Holi weekend stay at Goa's Taj Exotica costs ₹37,000 per night, dipping slightly to ₹35,000 for Eid. Meanwhile, Westin Rishikesh has crossed ₹37,000 per night.

At the high end, wealthy Indian travelers are opting for quick getaways to Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Seychelles, Bali, Hong Kong, Macau and Thailand.

Some high net-worth travelers are booking luxury holiday packages to nearby international destinations, with many high-end options already sold out, said Radhika Khanijo, founder of Delhi-based Welgrow Travels, which caters to premium travelers.