Northern states with strong heritage attractions far outperform southern states in 2026 Valentine’s Day hotel bookings. The rankings show that cultural meaning helps northern states lead in Valentine’s Day hotel bookings for 2026. Uttar Pradesh leads because Agra and the Taj Mahal attract many visitors who book at the last minute. This shows that northern states turn their cultural strengths into economic success more quickly than southern states can use their natural attractions. Valentine’s Day 2026: Top romantic destinations in India revealed by Agoda.

Source: Economic Times February 15, 2026 09:06 UTC