1、Sacred journeys 2024Unfolding the evolution and growth of pilgrimage and spiritual tourism in India2 2Sacred journeys Foreword by PHDCCIMr.Sanjeev Agrawal President PHDCCI 2024 KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP,an Indian Limited Liability Partnership and a member firm of the KPMG global org

2、anization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited,a private English company limited by guarantee.All rights reserved.3Sacred journeys34 4Sacred journeys Foreword by PHDCCIDr.Ranjeet MehtaCEO&Secretary GeneralPHDCCI 2024 KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP,an Ind

3、ian Limited Liability Partnership and a member firm of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited,a private English company limited by guarantee.All rights reserved.5Sacred journeys56Sacred journeys 2024 KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services

4、LLP,an Indian Limited Liability Partnership and a member firm of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited,a private English company limited by guarantee.All rights reserved.Foreword by KPMG in IndiaThis report on“Sacred Journeys:Unfolding th

5、e evolution and growth of Pilgrimage and Spiritual Tourism in India”explores the significance and evolution of religious&spiritual tourism in India,emphasizing its cultural,economic,and technological aspects.India,with its huge treasure of religious sites,has seen a significant surge in spiritual to

6、urism since Covid-19 pandemic,drawing both domestic and international visitors.It accounts for nearly 60%of domestic tourism in India.Spiritual tourism,aside from its economic advantages for the destination,has a profound social impact on individuals and communities.In todays fast-paced,social media