Religious tourism in India - statistics & facts

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Contribution of travel and tourism to Indian GDP
190bn USD
Share of leisure travel spend to GDP
80.2%
Faith with the highest population share
Hindus

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Pilgrim-focused initatives

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Hajj pilgrims

Monuments of religious significance

  • Premium Statistic Number of domestic visitors to ticketed monuments India FY 2023
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  • Premium Statistic Number of domestic visitors to Bengaluru and Goa monuments India FY 2023

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Siginificant religious sites

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