Himachal Pradesh has made it to a global list of the 10 friendliest regions on Earth, while continuing to hold the top spot in India for the third consecutive year, according to a new Booking.com hospitality ranking report.

The findings come from the 14th Annual Traveler Review Awards 2026, which is based on more than 370 million verified traveler reviews worldwide. This year, a record 1.81 million members have been recognized globally, up 5% from the previous year, covering 1,817,848 accommodation providers, 1,977 car rental companies and 137 airport transfer providers.

India’s Best Cozy Picks: Himachal Leads, Bir Stays Ahead

In India, Himachal Pradesh was named the most welcoming region for 2026, followed by Kerala and Goa. In the city ranking, Bir (Himachal Pradesh) retained the title of India’s most welcoming city for the second consecutive year, followed by Mararikulam (Kerala) and Jaisalmer (Rajasthan).

The most comprehensive list of India’s most welcoming regions for 2026 includes:

• Himachal Pradesh
• Kerala
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• Rajasthan
• Jammu and Kashmir
• Uttarakhand
• Pondicherry
• Assam
• Karnataka
• Haryana

Meanwhile, the list of most welcoming cities in India includes:

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• Mararikulam
• Jaisalmer
• McLeod Ganj
• Mukteswar
• Khajuraho
• Bhimtal
• Manali
• hampi
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Himachal joins a global welcome list

The report notes that the global list is “determined by the proportion of accommodation partners receiving a Traveler Review Award in 2026”, and highlights destinations across continents.

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The list of Friendliest Cities on Earth includes Sachsen (Germany), Pirenopolis (Brazil), Phang Nga (Thailand), Swakopmund (Namibia), Overijssel (Netherlands), Takayama (Japan), Epirus (Greece), Montepulciano (Italy), Chiriqui (Panama) and Magong (Taiwan).

Santosh Kumar, Regional Manager, South Asia at Booking.com, said: “We are particularly delighted to see Himachal Pradesh recognized as one of the most welcoming regions – this well-deserved honor reflects both the stunning natural beauty of the region and the dedication of our accommodation partners to deliver first-class service and unforgettable stays.”