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India's Winter Wanderlust: Schengen Visas Fuel Global Trips
20 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Winter travel applications surge for trips between November 2025 and February 2026.
- Millennials drive outbound travel, accounting for 54% of visa applications.
- Multi-country European tours are popular, often concluding in the UK.
As India experiences cooler temperatures and the festive season approaches, outbound travel bookings for winter 2025-2026 are sharply rising. Data indicates a strong preference for cross-border travel, with many utilizing Schengen visas to create multi-country itineraries that often include a final stop in the UK. This trend is particularly driven by millennials, who represent 54% of travelers seeking experience-focused holidays.
Gen Z is emerging as the fastest-growing demographic, contributing 25% of applications, while women show a preference for destinations like Sri Lanka. Cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru are leading application numbers, with Tier 2 cities also showing increased activity. Travel preferences are split between snow-seeking trips to Europe and sun-chasing holidays in destinations like Dubai and Bali.
The surge in winter travel is further amplified by India's peak wedding season, driving honeymoon and post-wedding trips, with Europe remaining a favored choice. This combination of festive spirit, rising incomes, and easier global access points to a record-breaking winter travel season for India.
