About the Book: Pilgrimage Tourism
Tourism is one of the largest service industries in India. Pilgrimage Tourism to
Shrine is an important component of Tourism industry. Pilgrimage tourism
motivates tourists for the achievement of religious attitude and practices. It
is estimated that every year around seven million pilgrims visit the Shrine
which is influencing the socioeconomic environment of the region. It has
contributed effectively to the growth and development of the place. Considering
the significance of pilgrimage tourism, both the Central and State Governments
have been implementing several schemes and programmes for the development of
Pilgrim centres in the Country with the ultimate aim of satisfying the
requirements of