India’s recent Independence Day long weekend witnessed a remarkable surge in bus travel across the country, driven by a desire for both leisure and spiritual journeys. AbhiBus, a leading bus booking platform, observed a 54% increase in bookings year-over-year, with popular destinations like Pondicherry, Dehradun, Manali, and Goa seeing substantial growth in travel demand. Notably, women and solo travelers are leading the trend, highlighting a shift towards personalized and independent travel experiences.