Prognosis Global Consulting

Spiritual/Religious Tourism

In a post-pandemic world, the concept of spiritual/religious tourism in India is rapidly evolving and gaining popularity across age and economic demographics. The convergence of improved infrastructure, airport/road/rail connectivity coupled with enhanced sanitation and civic facilities management has been instrumental and has acted as a catalyst for the rise of spiritual/religious tourism in India. According to Ministry of Tourism data, religious tourism witnessed 1,439 million tourists in 2022 and the places of religious tourism earned Rs1.34 lakh crore in the same year. The crown in the Jewel is firmly established in the fact that more than 66.30 crore people have visited Prayagraj to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela in Jan-Feb 2025. The sector is expected to generate a revenue of Rs59 billion by 2028, creating 140 million temporary & permanent jobs by 2030. Religious tourism has been on an upward trajectory, projecting a CAGR of over 16.0% between 2023 and 2030.The opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has been a landmark event and since then data indicates that religious/spiritual inclination of Indians has become the fulcrum of growth. Religious/spiritual tourism is today one of the fastest growing sector within the tourism industry, reflecting the increasing interest in cultural, spiritual and faith- based travel. India is home to a multitude of spiritual/religious destinations and a hidden treasure trove waiting to be discovered and experienced by the world.

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