Ahead of festivals, Prakhar Mishra, Director Tourism, Uttar Pradesh, pointed out that the state is expecting a significant surge in pilgrim arrivals to Ram Lalla Temple, Kashi Vishwanath corridor, and Mathura-Vrindavan corridor. Varanasi alone saw a record-breaking influx of 95.63 lakh pilgrims in March.
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PM Narendra Modi launched ₹11,600 crore project in Assam on 4 January 2024, including the inauguration of Maa Kamakhya Divya Lok Pariyojana in Guwahati. These development projects will boost religious tourism in the Northeast along with employment, said the Prime Minister.
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Shri Ram-Janaki Yatra, Shri Jagannath Yatra, Garvi Gujarat Tour, Ambedkar Circuit, and Northeast Tour were the most popular tourist circuits of 2023 as stated by Indian Railways. Last year saw almost 172 Bharat Gaurav trips, and approx. 96,491 tourists experienced the enriching trips.
Read More »Nepal aims to promote religious tourism from India
Nepal has undertaken several projects with the support of the Asian Development Bank to attract religious tourists from various countries, including India. As part of infrastructure development by ADB, an international airport near Lumbini is expected to be operational by March next year and is expected to attract tourists from Buddha circuit in India. More than five countries, including India, have shown interest in starting airline operations from the upcoming airport.
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