Mumbai, November 05th, 2026: In line with its strategic expansion into viable emerging markets, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s leading omnichannel services company, has strengthened its network with the opening of its first outlet in the city of Gorakhpur. This newly launched outlet broadens the Company’s access to 12 outlets across the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Located in Taramandal, South-East Gorakhpur, the outlet is situated in an established commercial and residential neighbourhood with a growing base of affluent households, business professionals and outbound travellers. Its proximity to key commercial and lifestyle landmarks, coupled with good connectivity to surrounding areas, gives it 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 among travellers, 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, Andamans, Lakshadweep, Northeast India, and Sri Lanka.
Address Details
Thomas Cook (India) Limited
Plot No 4, GDA Corporate Park,
Opposite Ramgarh Lake, Circuit House Road,
Taramandal, Gorakhpur
Uttar Pradesh – 273017
Mr. Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Limited 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. My team and I look forward to co-curating memorable holidays for our customers, across destinations in India and overseas.”
