Spiritual Tourism is so be among the major travel trends of 2019. As per as experts at various travel booking websites, corporate professionals and travelers are increasingly seeking spiritual vacations. With pre-planned travel packages, deals, itineraries, helicopter tours and other tailor-made options, spiritual holidays have become the most sought among all segments of travel.

Ganga Aarti at varanasi

The search for travel to Varanasi, Tirupati, Mathura-Vrindavan, Bodh Gaya, Pushkar, Bhutan or other places of religious interest are on a new high. Also, the top management executives planning a short escape from their routine are now not keenly heading to hill stations and beach towns like before. They too seek to have a spiritual escape that works wonders on the body, mind and spirits.

More and more travelers are seen preferring the peace at a resort, attending prayers at temples or monasteries and in general amid spiritual places. Also, the trend of leisure, in addition of spirituality, make it among trending spiritual destinations in India.

The Growing Trend of Spiritual Tourism

In the recent 1-2 years, there has been a growth of 6-7 percent booking to spiritual places in India. The travelers were mostly top-level corporate travellers, both individuals as well as groups.

In addition, Bollywood celebs, executives in global organizations are seeking spiritual places for vacations to relax. Many of them do not prefer any activity; just sit, walk and laze around while some seek spa sessions, gymnasium workout, etc. The spiritual treks, Parikrama are also highly sought.

Also a growing trend is spiritual rejuvenation with yoga and meditation. The city dwellers with long schedules and devoid of nature are seen seeking these travel plans in great numbers. Their holiday comprise of yoga routine, breathing exercises, nutritious food and spiritual rejuvenation, to detox from life.

Vacations in spiritual places always means a sense of relaxation, which is the very essence of traveling. Break beyond the routine touristy experience is on rise and will not set new trends in 2019.