MUMBAI, 11 November 2026: Thomas Cook (India) Limited has strengthened its network by opening its first outlet in Gorakhpur in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh state.
This newly launched outlet expands the company’s network to 12 outlets across Uttar Pradesh. Located in Taramandal, South-East Gorakhpur, the outlet sits in an established commercial and residential neighbourhood with a growing base of affluent households, business professionals, and outbound travellers.
Proximity to key commercial and lifestyle landmarks, coupled with good connectivity to surrounding areas, gives the outlet access to a wider customer catchment. The outlet is well-positioned to cater to diverse customer segments, including multi-generational families, corporate professionals, couples, Millennials and Gen Z, as well as GenS (seniors).
The outlet will offer a comprehensive portfolio spanning International and Domestic Holidays, Group Tours, Personalised Holidays, Cruises and value-added services such as Travel Insurance. Customers can also access Thomas Cook’s AI-powered booking platform, which enables personalised vacation planning by checking availability and making reservations in real time.
Gorakhpur/Uttar Pradesh travel trends
Year-round travel: Travellers from Gorakhpur are increasingly leveraging public holidays and weekends to take multiple short breaks and mini-cations throughout the year, extending travel beyond traditional holiday seasons.
Preference for experiential holidays: Travellers are increasingly looking for holidays that offer distinctive experiences and greater personalisation, moving beyond conventional destination-based itineraries.
Diverse travel formats: Cruise holidays and charter-led journeys are gaining traction, with Thomas Cook India launching exclusive charter flights to Lakshadweep and Bhutan for the year-end holiday season.
Growing demand for pilgrimage and spiritual tourism: Pilgrimage and spiritual travel continue to gain momentum, with Thomas Cook India strengthening its Spiritual Tourism portfolio ‘Bhakti’ to cater to this growing segment. Key spiritual hubs include Kailash Mansarovar, Char Dham, Vaishnodevi, Ujjain, Puri, Kashi and Ayodhya.
Top destinations
International: Europe’s Switzerland, France, Austria, Italy, Spain; the Scandinavian countries of Finland, Norway and Sweden; Eastern European destinations such as the Czech Republic and Hungary; Australia and New Zealand; South America; Vietnam, Indonesia, China, Japan and South Korea; as well as Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.
Domestic and Indian subcontinent: Rajasthan, Kerala, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Northeast India, and Sri Lanka.
Thomas Cook (India) Limited President & Country Head — Holidays, MICE, Visa Rajeev Kale said: “Uttar Pradesh is an important source market for us at Thomas Cook India. The launch of our first outlet in Gorakhpur enables us to deepen our presence in the state and strengthen our reach across the region.
“Selected for its strategic location, this new outlet will enhance our ability to serve the growing and diverse travel needs of customers, offering convenient access to our services and a wide range of group and customised holiday solutions, right at their doorstep.”
(Source: Thomas Cook India)
