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Discover World’s Best Destinations with 2015 Travellers’ Choice Awards

Marrakech, Morocco #1 in the World; Siem Reap, Cambodia #1 in Asia; Jaipur, Rajasthan #1 in India

Mar 27, 2015   12:28 IST 
New Delhi, Delhi, India
  • 4 Indian cities in the Asia list: Jaipur #12, New Delhi #15, Mumbai #20 and Jaisalmer #22

  • India and Vietnam lead the pack in Asia with 4 winning destinations each

  • New Delhi ranks #2 in India and #15 in Asia

  • Rajasthan leads amongst the Indian states with 6 winning destinations

 

 

 

 


TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel site*, today announced its 2015 TravelLers’ Choice awards for Destinations. This year’s awards honor 600 top travel destinations worldwide including dedicated lists for Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Europe, China, Middle East, Russia, South America, the South Pacific, the U.K., the U.S. and India, based on the millions of valuable reviews and opinions from TripAdvisor travellers.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

The winning destinations on the India list are a fantastic mix of the more popular choices like Jaipur, New Delhi, Mumbai as well as unconventional ones like Bundi and Sawai Madhopur. These places are rich in history, culture and beauty and offer something for all kinds of travellerssaid Nikhil Ganju, Country Manager, TripAdvisor India. “To help travellers get a complete experience, we have highlighted the best value hotel options along with great places to eat and attractions to visit at these destinationshe added.

Award winners were determined using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions in destinations worldwide, gathered over a 12-month period.

 

For travellers looking to experience the award-winning destinations, TripAdvisor can help them plan and book their trip by comparing hotel prices from hundreds of others sites to find the best value. TripAdvisor also features comprehensive information on more than 147,000 destinations around the world, including descriptions and travel guides, candid traveler photos, as well as insight on must-visit attractions and restaurants.

 

Discover the Top 10 Travellers’ Choice Destinations in India:

1. Jaipur - Average nightly hotel rate1 for summer 2015 is INR 2,454

- Great value hotel option with availability during the 2015 summer season: Barwara Kothi @INR 3,000

- Places to discover: Elefantastic and Baluchi

 

2. New Delhi - Average nightly hotel rate1 for summer 2015 is INR 2,973

- Great value hotel option with availability during the 2015 summer season: The Manor @INR 6,750

- Places to discover: Humayun’s Tomb

 

3. Mumbai (Bombay) - Average nightly hotel rate1 for summer 2015 is INR 5,331

- Great value hotel option with availability during the 2015 summer season: Meluha The Fern @INR 8,549

- Places to discover: Elephanta Caves

 

4. Jaisalmer - Average nightly hotel rate1 for summer 2015 is INR 2,926

- Great value hotel option with availability during the 2015 summer season: Suryagarh @INR 8,000

- Places to discover: Blues Café and Jaisalmer Fort

 

5. Bardez - Average nightly hotel rate1 for summer 2015 is INR 4,777

- Great value hotel option with availability during the 2015 summer season: Casa Colvale @INR 5,740

- Places to discover Claudina’s Shack and Kegdole Beach

 

6. Udaipur - Average nightly hotel rate1 for summer 2015 is INR 3,391

- Great value hotel option with availability during the 2015 summer season: Udai Kothi @INR 6,800

Places to discover: Café SATORI and City Palace of Udaipur

 

7. Agra - Average nightly hotel rate1 for summer 2015 is INR 2,648

- Great value hotel option with availability during the 2015 summer season: The Gateway Hotel @INR 3,600

- Places to discover: Esphahan and Taj Mahal

 

8. Kochi (Cochin) - Average nightly hotel rate1 for summer 2015 is INR 3,381

- Great value hotel option with availability during the 2015 summer season: Brunton Boatyard @INR 7,505

- Places to discover: Fusion Bay and Wonderla Amusement Park

 

9. Bengaluru (Bangalore) - Average nightly hotel rate1 for summer 2015 is INR 3,444

- Great value hotel option with availability during the 2015 summer season: Trinity Suites @INR 2,284

- Places to discover: Time Traveller and ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple

 

10. Canacona (Goa) - Average nightly hotel rate1 for summer 2015 is INR 2,137

- Great value hotel option with availability during the 2015 summer season: Shawnels Beach Resort @INR 1,500

- Places to discover: Ourem and Palolem Beach

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As an additional resource, TripAdvisor has curated Travel Guides for the top 25 award-winning destinations in the world, which can be found at: www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Destinations. Travelers will also find hotel recommendations, tips on what to see in each destination, along with the complete list of winners.

 

Notes to editors:

1Average nightly hotel rates for summer 2015 are based on TripAdvisor data for June 1 through August 31, 2015, aggregated from booking partners, including online travel agencies and direct hotel suppliers.

 

2Great value hotels have a minimum four out of five TripAdvisor bubble rating and currently have availability between June 1 and August 31, 2015. Hotel pricing is based on TripAdvisor data for June 1 through August 31, 2015, aggregated from booking partners, including online travel agencies and direct hotel suppliers.

 

For the complete list of winners from the 2015 Travellers' Choice Destinations, as well as reviews and candid traveler photos, go to http://www.tripadvisor.in/TravelersChoice-Destinations

To see the other 2014 Travellers’ Choice winners visit:

Travellers’ Choice Hotels: http://www.tripadvisor.in/TravelersChoice-Hotels#1

Travellers’ Choice Beaches: www.tripadvisor.in/TravelersChoice-Beaches

 

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*Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, worldwide, December 2014

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