Mahakumbh drives India’s 21.4% visa application growth: Atlys

Atlys, a visa processing platform, announces a 21.4% increase in inbound travel to India for spiritual purposes, primarily driven by Mahakumbh and other major festivals. Over the past decade, global interest in spiritual tourism has steadily risen, positioning India at the forefront with its rich spiritual heritage and diverse cultural tapestry.

The Mahakumbh, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, is currently underway, attracting estimated 42 million pilgrims, and it happens once in 144 years, with many international visitors. Atlys data reveals that nearly 48% of all spiritual travel visa applications are linked to major events and pilgrimages like the Mahakumbh.

This surge for applications is largely driven by travellers from the UK and USA, underscoring the global interest in India’s…