Pilgrimage Tourism In India Grows 19%, Says MakeMyTrip

MakeMyTrip reported a 19% surge in pilgrimage tourism across 56 religious destinations in FY24-25. Popular sites like Varanasi and Tirupati led growth. Spiritual travelers prefer short, group trips, with rising demand for premium stays. Spontaneous bookings dominate, while hotel infrastructure rapidly expands, marking India’s hospitality sector growth.