Monsoon Season Sees Surge in Tourist Footfall Across India and Overseas

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India's monsoon season is attracting a significant number of tourists to popular destinations like Goa and Kerala, as well as hill stations in Himachal and Uttarakhand.
Overseas locations like Tajikistan are also seeing a rise in travel interest, with hotels and travel brands offering deals to boost seasonal tourism.

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India's monsoon season is attracting a significant number of tourists to popular destinations like Goa and Kerala, as well as hill stations in Himachal and Uttarakhand. Overseas locations like Tajikistan are also seeing a rise in travel interest, with hotels and travel brands offering deals to boost seasonal tourism.

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