The year 2024 is about to end now. During this time, people traveled a lot throughout the year. A report released by Oyo on Tuesday has revealed the names of the cities that made the most Oyo bookings throughout the year. Travel technology platform Oyo's 'Travelpedia-2024' report discusses travel patterns and trends in depth. According to this report, Puri, Varanasi and Haridwar have been the most visited spiritual destinations this year (2024), while Hyderabad has recorded the highest number of bookings. Its findings are based on data related to bookings on Oyo's platform throughout the year. 

These cities were on top in terms of booking

According to the report, religious tourism has been given special importance in India this year. Puri, Varanasi and Haridwar are the top religious cities with the highest bookings. Apart from these, substantial growth was also seen in Deoghar, Palani and Govardhan. According to Oyo's report, cities like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi and Kolkata topped the list in terms of bookings. Apart from this, Uttar Pradesh maintained its position as the most popular state for travel. Maharashtra, Telangana and Karnataka remain major contributors to the travel scenario. Bookings for smaller cities like Patna, Rajahmundry and Hubli have increased by up to 48 percent year-on-year. 

Decline in bookings in Mumbai

Oyo said, "Travel activity also saw a jump during the holidays this year. Jaipur remained a hot spot among tourists followed by evergreen favorites like Goa, Puducherry and Mysore. However, Mumbai saw a decline in bookings. Oyo's Global Chief Service Officer Shrirang Godbole said, "2024 has been a year of change in the global travel landscape. We have seen how travelers are adopting flexibility and adaptability for business or leisure.''