Pilgrimage tourism boom: MakeMy report shows 19% growth in FY24-25; surge in premium stays

India's pilgrimage travel sector is on a remarkable upswing, with accommodation reservations soaring by 19% in FY24-25. MakeMyTrip highlights impressive double-digit growth across 34 hotspots, largely influenced by short stays and group excursions. Iconic pilgrimage sites like Varanasi and Tirupati remain popular, but lesser-known gems like Khatushyam Ji are also gaining a following.

Pilgrimage tourism boom: MakeMy report shows 19% growth in FY24-25; surge in premium stays
India's pilgrimage travel sector is on a remarkable upswing, with accommodation reservations soaring by 19% in FY24-25. MakeMyTrip highlights impressive double-digit growth across 34 hotspots, largely influenced by short stays and group excursions. Iconic pilgrimage sites like Varanasi and Tirupati remain popular, but lesser-known gems like Khatushyam Ji are also gaining a following.