For the first time since Covid, the leisure and spiritual destinations — Ranthambore and Rishikesh — have been overtaken by Mumbai and Delhi as the Indian cities with highest average hotel tariffs. Leading hospitality consulting firm Hotelivate’s recently released trends & opportunities report for 2026 shows average revenue per available room (RevPAR) for Delhi at Rs 9,811; Mumbai Rs 9,761; Ranthambore Rs 9,649 and Rishikesh Rs 9,583 in FY 2025-26.
Saurabh Sinha is a Senior Editor at Times of India. He covers a diverse range of topics within the aviation, hospitality, and overall travel space, focusing on airlines, airports, and luxury accommodations. Saurabh's insights and expertise have been featured in notable publications such as Daily Maverick, The Hindu, and The Economic Times.