Zostel logs 76% June booking jump in Shimla as urban Indians rush to hills
Mountain getaways are surging in June, with Zostel reporting 76% YoY booking growth in Shimla and up to 95% in Srinagar, Tirthan Valley and Gangtok. Last-minute travel is dominant—48% book within 72 hours—while non-metro travellers now drive 67% of footfall, up from 65% a year ago.
Zostel reports June mountain bookings up 76% YoY in Shimla and 95% in Srinagar/Tirthan/Gangtok, with 48% of travellers booking within 72 hours and non-metro travellers driving 67% of footfall.
Why this matters
Zostel's June surge underscores a shift toward last-minute mountain travel and rising non-metro demand, with hill destinations like Shimla, Srinagar and Gangtok outpacing typical summer growth.
Footfall theme remains steady with 226 signals tracked over the last 90 days.