Zostel: June mountain bookings jump 76% in Shimla, 95% in Srinagar-Tirthan-Gangtok
Zostel data shows urban Indians fleeing heat to the hills, with overall mountain bookings up 7-9% and 48% booked within 72 hours. Occupancy lifted 15-18%, while non-metro travellers now drive 67% of footfall, up from 65% last year, underscoring spontaneous travel and a tier-2/3 demand surge.
Zostel data shows June mountain bookings up 76% YoY in Shimla and 95% in Srinagar/Tirthan/Gangtok, with 48% booked within 72 hours. Non-metro travellers now 67% of footfall, signaling spontaneous travel and tier-2/3 demand surge.