Varanasi

MakeMyTrip report shows 19 per cent rise in pilgrimage travel in FY24-25, with short stays, group trips, premium stays and festival-led journeys shaping spiritual tourism

Shravan 2025 in Uttar Pradesh saw record pilgrim turnout, thriving markets, and booming tourism, with temples from Varanasi to Lucknow drawing millions

More than just India’s oldest city, Varanasi is a living, breathing wellness destination. With its sacred ghats, rituals, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and the Garden of Spiritual Wisdom, it offers travellers a soul-deep experience.

Ayodhya tops Mahakumbh 2025 spiritual travel survey, followed by Prayagraj and Varanasi, reflecting rising demand in India’s religious tourism sector