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India summer trips abroad get pricier as West Asia tensions and weak rupee slash demand
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Published on 27 April 2026
UAE and Gulf travel nearly stalls as costs jump
Indian travelers heading abroad this summer are facing a sharp cost surge, with tour packages rising 20–25%. Escalating tensions in West Asia are lifting oil and airfare prices, while a weaker rupee further inflates expenses. As a result, outbound travel drops significantly, with the UAE and Gulf effectively grinding to a near stop, while Far East and domestic travel gain interest.
- Tour packages for summer travel abroad rise 20–25%
- West Asia tensions push up oil prices and airfare costs
- A weaker rupee makes every trip more expensive
- UAE and Gulf travel nearly stops as demand shifts
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