Bookings for Holi have risen by around 25-30 percent, according to travel agencies. Airfares have surged by approximately 12-18 percent, while international fares have seen a hike of around 8-14 percent. Airline executives say domestic travel demand in India has surged especially for spiritual destinations. Bookings for luxury properties and private villas have also seen a sharp increase of around 40-50 percent compared to regular weekends, TravelK said. The average fare for the Delhi-Goa route during the Holi week (March 19-25) stands at Rs 16,362, marking a 196.1 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Most premium and luxury hotels across popular leisure destinations are already 70-80 percent booked, especially in places like Rajasthan, Alibaug, Lonavala, Rishikesh, Coorg, and Kerala, said TravelK’s Karen Mulla. It is advisable to finalise travel plans in advance to ensure availability, said Cox & Kings’ Karan Agarwal.