For Indian travellers dreaming of a European holiday, the planning process has just become significantly simpler. A major update now allows users to discover, plan, and book some of Europe's most iconic tours and attractions directly from a single platform, with the convenience of seeing all prices displayed in Indian Rupees (INR).
One-Stop Solution for European Experiences
The core aim of this development is to eliminate the common headache of visiting multiple international websites to arrange different parts of a trip. Previously, travellers had to juggle separate sites for booking trains, museum tickets, and city tours, often dealing with foreign currencies and complex processes. Now, they can organise a wide array of their holiday activities alongside their flights and accommodation, creating a seamless and integrated planning experience.
Jasmeet Singh, Chief Commercial Officer – Holidays & Experiences at MakeMyTrip, highlighted that the goal is to remove the stress typically associated with planning European travel. He pointed out that travellers usually have to manage different platforms and currencies, and this new initiative brings key experiences together in one unified place.
Major Attractions Now Accessible
This simplification is possible due to strategic partnerships with several leading global operators behind Europe's most visited experiences. Indian travellers now have direct access to book through partnerships with:
- Merlin Entertainments, which operates major attractions including the London Eye, Madame Tussauds wax museums, and SEA LIFE aquariums.
- The Jungfrau Railway Group, famous for its breathtaking scenic train journeys to the "Top of Europe" in the Swiss Alps.
- Rail Europe, a primary distributor for train tickets across the continent, offering popular options like the Swiss Travel Pass.
- Big Bus Tours, which runs open-top sightseeing bus tours in iconic cities such as London, Paris, and Rome.
What Indian Travellers Prefer
The platform's data reveals strong demand from Indian tourists for specific European experiences. Swiss rail journeys, city sightseeing tours, and entertainment attractions like Madame Tussauds and the London Eye are among the top choices. This insight directly reflects what Indian travellers most frequently seek when visiting Europe.
Typically, holiday packages curated for the market include between six to eight pre-booked activities, ensuring a well-planned itinerary. This move to consolidate bookings not only saves time but also provides transparency in pricing by displaying costs in the local currency, shielding travellers from foreign exchange fluctuations during the planning stage. For the Indian traveller, this marks a significant step towards more accessible and hassle-free international travel planning.
