India Faith Based Tourism has gained prominence in recent years as a large number of people visit various religious sites in India. Faith based tourism involves travel to religious places with a spiritual significance. Some of the major pilgrimage destinations that attract millions of tourists every year are the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir among others. With growing financial stability and increased disposable incomes, people are now able to fulfill their religious obligations with ease. The Indian government has also facilitated religious tourism through improved infrastructure like roads, railways and air connectivity to visit places of worship more conveniently.

India Faith Based Tourism Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 3,158.9 Mn in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 15% over the forecast period 2024 to 2031.

Key Takeaways

Key players operating in the India Faith Based Tourism are MakeMyTrip, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd, Cox & Kings Ltd, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd, Yatra Online Pvt Ltd, International Travel House Ltd, Expedia, Ibibo Group, SOTC Travel Limited, Kesari Tours, Cleartrip, EasyMyTrip, Balmer Lawrie Travel & Vacations, Holy Voyages, Soul of India., Tour My India, and Prime Travels.

The growing demand for religious tourism is being witnessed owing to increasing devotion and beliefs amongst people. The number of domestic as well as international tourist visiting religious sites in India have increased substantially over the past few years.

Major players in the industry are expanding their global footprint by entering new markets to cater to the growing demand from overseas for religious tourism in India. Several international tour operators are also focusing on faith based tourism packages to Indian religious destinations to attract more foreign tourists.

Market drivers

Increasing disposable incomes and better connectivity are some of the major drivers responsible for the growth of India Faith Based Tourism Market Size. As income levels rise, people are able to spend more on fulfilling their religious obligations and many visit pilgrimage sites as a part of various vows and prayers. The government's infrastructure push has made travel easier and more cost effective for pilgrims. Growing internet and smartphone penetration have also made available a wider choice of inexpensive tours and packages online for Faith Based Tourism in India.