BOOKTOPIA: A NEW TRAVEL TREND
Hindustan Times Ranchi
|November 12, 2025
Book lovers are now taking their passion to newer heights, experiencing reading and writing in the heart of nature
Imagine waking to the scent of the ocean and quiet streets that have barely changed in centuries. Your only agenda? To read, write, or simply notice the small details. Welcome to the magic of the literary retreat.
These dedicated, serene getaways that are gaining popularity, are focused entirely on writing, reading and creative development.
According to Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2026 report, nearly eight in ten Indians are already planning or considering a book-inspired getaway, solidifying this trend for the coming year.
UNINTERRUPTED READING IN THE QUIET OF NATURE
The Himalayan Writing Retreat in Satkhol, Nainital, is hidden among hushed forested corners, ideal for anyone seeking to read or write without interruption.
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