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People are doing luxury stay with temple darshan in India, hotel operators and local people are benefiting from new trends
Samira Vishwas | September 13, 2025 6:24 AM CST

There is more than one place to visit India. Every corner attracts people from icy plains of Kashmir to the backwater of Kerala, from the forts of Rajasthan to the natural beauty of the Northeast. The unique tradition here, language style, food, living, dress-ridiculous everything makes it different from other states. There are some of these places where it can be visited for a year, but there are some places where it is right to go in a particular season. People often start searching for the hill station, where they can find peace from the world’s run and the crowd. He could also spend a few moments of peace. However, those who are a few elderly people like to go on a journey to religious places.

Whether it is Kashi Vishwanath or Jagannath Puri, Ayodhya of Ramlala or the city of Mahakal Ujjain… not only the country but people from all over the world come here to see God. India’s religious tourism is touching new heights year after year.

Increase in booking

There has been a change in religious tourism in India in the last few years. Earlier people used to roam only temples and religious places, but now they stay at that place and explore elsewhere. For this, he books room in the hotel, so that there is no problem of any kind and the journey can be easily completed. Statistics show that in 2024-25, there has been a tremendous increase of 19 percent in the booking of hotels at religious places.

Change in choice

  • About 71 percent of people have selected hotel rooms whose fare is up to Rs 4,500.
  • 24 percent tourists booked luxury hotels ranging from Rs 7,000 to 10,000.
  • 23 percent of travelers have also chosen hotels with over Rs 10,000.

Homestay and Service Apartments

During religious tourism, tourists also find homestay and service apartments in addition to hotels, where they can get a domestic environment with family or friends. This change is especially seen in youth and foreign tourists. This has also given a new source of income to the local people, as many houses have now turned into homestand for passengers. The hotel industry and travel agencies have started offering special packages and discounts in view of this changing trend. Even many hotels are now offering special services for religious travelers. Which includes guided tour for temple darshan, pre-booking puja system and local cuisine menu.

Biggest religious hub

  • Prayagraj
  • Varanasi
  • Ayodhya
  • Puri
  • Ujjain
  • Tirupati

(Disclaimer: Here information provided here is based on beliefs and information. Read does not confirm any kind of recognition, information.)


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