MakeMyTrip Launches Industry-First Initiative to Boost Wildlife Tourism in India

• The move simplifies hotel and homestay discovery around national parks, making it easier for travellers to plan their trips

Gurugram, 19 August 2025: MakeMyTrip, India’s leading online travel company, has introduced an industry-first initiative designed to simplify the discovery and booking of hotels and homestays in and around India’s national parks. Covering more than 100 national parks across the country, the initiative addresses a common challenge: travelers exploring these vast and multi-zoned parks often struggle to identify the right accommodation — whether it is located near a specific entry gate for easier safari access or situated inside or outside the park boundaries. Proximity to the entry gate has always been one of the most sought-after pieces of information for visitors, yet one of the hardest to find.

To address this gap, MakeMyTrip has leveraged AI to map over 2,000 hotels and homestays with their nearest national park zones. Travelers can now simply search for a national park or a specific zone gate on the platform and instantly discover accommodation options mapped to specific entry gates and park boundaries, making their choice faster and more reliable.  Users on the platform will also have access to key park information through the ‘Tips’ section, which provides details on National Park’s operational hours, peak visitation periods, entry protocols, transport routes, and the official website of the state tourism board to support informed decision-making.

“India is home to more than 100 national parks and over 1,000 protected areas, offering immense potential for wildlife tourism. On our platform, searches for national parks have doubled over the past two years, a clear sign of the growing interest among travellers. By making it easier to discover and book stays around these destinations, we hope to encourage more people to explore India’s natural heritage and contribute to the growth of this segment,” said Ankit Khanna, Chief Product Officer – Hotel, Growth & Emerging Businesses, MakeMyTrip.

This launch underlines MakeMyTrip’s commitment to transforming fragmented and often difficult-to-search travel experiences into seamless journeys. Over time, the company has introduced a series of product innovations aimed at making travel search more intuitive, personalized, and accessible for every traveller.