The monsoon season is increasingly becoming more than just a season – it’s becoming a reason to travel. This monsoon, that shift is showing up in the Airbnb searches data. Searches for non-metro destinations grew by over 40 percent1, reflecting a desire to experience the monsoon in places where the season transforms the landscape. Monsoon travel is also proving to be a social affair. Airbnb search data1 suggests growing interest in trips taken with partners, friends and family, with duo travellers leading search growth, followed by larger groups.