Religious tourism in India


Religious tourism in India is focus of Narendra Modi's national tourism policy. Uttarakhand has been popular as a religious and adventure tourism hub.

Tourism by religion

Buddhism

The Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya is one of the holiest sites in Buddhism.

Hinduism

Numerous Hindu sites of pilgrimage are located in India.
India has become a major destination for yoga tourism, bringing business to ashrams in places such as Mysore and Rishikesh. That has led to the creation of many yoga schools offering teacher training and promotion of India as a "yoga tourism hub" by the Indian Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of AYUSH.

Islam

The dargahs or shrines of major Sufi figures in India, such as Ajmer Sharif and Nizamuddin, attract many Muslims.

Sikhism

The Golden Temple is the holiest site in Sikhism.