Rise of Pilgrimage Travel in India: Trends for 2024-25
Group travel, short stays and last-minute bookings define pilgrim traveler behaviour. Gurugram, September 10, 2025: Pilgrimage travel is emerging as one of the fast-growing segments of India’s travel and tourism industry. According to MakeMyTrip’s Pilgrimage Travel Trends 2024-25, accommodation bookings across 56 pilgrimage destinations grew by 19% in FY24-25. The pilgrimage travel trends show broad-based momentum. Out of 56 destinations, 34 recorded double-digit growth. Additionally, 15 destinations grew by over 25%. These trends underscore how spiritual journeys are becoming a powerful driver of travel demand. The breadth of growth across pilgrimage destinations is evident in many centres. Examples include Prayagraj…