MakeMyTrip launches ‘Loved by Devotees’ to help pilgrims find perfect stays

Spiritual travel in India is witnessing unprecedented growth, with pilgrimage destinations now accounting for over 10% of MakeMyTrip’s total room night bookings in Q3 FY25. Searches for religious destinations on the platform have surged by 46% in 2024 as compared to 2022, highlighting a growing preference among travellers for journeys that are deeply meaningful and spiritually enriching — distinct from leisure travel.

Rooted in faith and tradition, these pilgrimages often involve families with a higher percentage of elderly members, making it essential to find the perfect stay with facilities tailored to their needs. To simplify the identification of the stay, MakeMyTrip has introduced ‘Loved by Devotees’, a curated collection of 450+ hotels and homestays across 26 leading spiritual destinations.

This initiative aims to take the guesswork out of planning spiritual journeys and ensure that travellers find stays that meet their specific needs for comfort, accessibility, and…