India, Sept. 10 -- India's spiritual tourism segment is witnessing unprecedented growth, according to MakeMyTrip's Pilgrimage Travel Trends 2024-25. The travel platform recorded a substantial 19% rise in hotel reservations across 56 religious destinations during FY24-25, signaling robust expansion in this travel category.

The comprehensive growth spans multiple regions, with an impressive 34 locations achieving double-digit increases and 15 sites surpassing 25% growth rates. Destinations such as Prayagraj, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Puri, Amritsar, and Tirupati recorded strong performance, alongside places like Khatushyam Ji in Rajasthan, Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh, and Thiruchendur in Tamil Nadu, reflecting the wide reach of spiritual travel...