India's Spiritual Tourism Surge: Mahakumbh 2025 Boosts Visa Applications 21.4%

Spiritual tourism is booming in India, with a 21.4% increase in visa applications for spiritual purposes. The Mahakumbh 2025 is going to be one of the most important drivers of this growth, which is expected to attract 42 million pilgrims. Half of all spiritual travel visa applications are connected with such significant pilgrimages as Mahakumbh. The UK and USA are among the leaders of this trend, with millennials, especially women, leading the spiritual quest. This wave marks the rise of India as a global destination for spirituality.

Source: Moneycontrol