Kerala government has announced that all pilgrims visiting Sabarimala, regardless of online registration status, will be able to have a seamless darshan. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan emphasised that the government is committed to ensuring a smooth and comfortable pilgrimage for all visitors. To achieve this, extensive coordination has been established among various departments and agencies to enhance the facilities at Sannidhanam, Pampa, and the base camps.
Read More »Religious tourism in Asia Pacific region to surge up to US$23,371 million with CAGR of 11.45% by 2034: FMI
Future Market Insights (FMI) report revealed that the Asia Pacific religious tourism will progress with an estimated CAGR of 11.4 per cent between 2024 and 2034. Starting at US$7,940 million in 2024, it is on track to reach US$23,371 million by 2034. The industry size of religious tourism in the Asia Pacific was US$7,146.8 million in 2023.
Read More »96 lakh pilgrims visit Varanasi in March alone, upcoming festivals to boost religious tourism in UP
Ahead of festivals, Prakhar Mishra, Director Tourism, Uttar Pradesh, pointed out that the state is expecting a significant surge in pilgrim arrivals to Ram Lalla Temple, Kashi Vishwanath corridor, and Mathura-Vrindavan corridor. Varanasi alone saw a record-breaking influx of 95.63 lakh pilgrims in March.
Read More »PM says Kamakhya temple to boost religious tourism in Northeast, launches ₹11,600-cr project in Assam
PM Narendra Modi launched ₹11,600 crore project in Assam on 4 January 2024, including the inauguration of Maa Kamakhya Divya Lok Pariyojana in Guwahati. These development projects will boost religious tourism in the Northeast along with employment, said the Prime Minister.
Read More »Indian Railways reveals highly preferred tourist circuits of 2023 explored via Bharat Gaurav Trains
Shri Ram-Janaki Yatra, Shri Jagannath Yatra, Garvi Gujarat Tour, Ambedkar Circuit, and Northeast Tour were the most popular tourist circuits of 2023 as stated by Indian Railways. Last year saw almost 172 Bharat Gaurav trips, and approx. 96,491 tourists experienced the enriching trips.
Read More »Nepal aims to promote religious tourism from India
Nepal has undertaken several projects with the support of the Asian Development Bank to attract religious tourists from various countries, including India. As part of infrastructure development by ADB, an international airport near Lumbini is expected to be operational by March next year and is expected to attract tourists from Buddha circuit in India. More than five countries, including India, have shown interest in starting airline operations from the upcoming airport.
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