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2025, Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part B

Opportunities, challenges, and sustainable development of religious tourism in Himachal Pradesh

Sumit Patial, S Sundararaman, Pankaj Thakur, Harish Kumar, Amit Sharma, Megha and Uday Bhanu

Religious tourism has been widespread across the globe since ancient times. In a country like India, which boasts a rich diversity of religions and cultures, religious tourism plays a crucial role in the socio-economic development and the preservation of cultural heritage. India is home to numerous religious sites and destinations belonging to different faiths. These sites are spread across various states, with Himachal Pradesh being one of them. Religious tourism significantly influences the socio-economic and cultural fabric of this hilly state, nestled in the Western Himalayas. Owing to its abundance of religious sites, Himachal Pradesh accounts for a substantial share of religious tourism in India. This descriptive study explores religious tourism and its impacts, focusing on various sacred sites within this mountainous region. It examines how religious tourism has shaped local communities, its growth, and the challenges involved in maintaining and developing religious tourism. Through a comprehensive analysis, this study highlights the opportunities and risks associated with religious tourism in Himachal Pradesh. Furthermore, it offers suggestions and recommendations to promote religious tourism in a sustainable manner, considering the ecological and environmental aspects of this hill state.
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International Journal of Tourism and Hotel Management
How to cite this article:
Sumit Patial, S Sundararaman, Pankaj Thakur, Harish Kumar, Amit Sharma, Megha, Uday Bhanu. Opportunities, challenges, and sustainable development of religious tourism in Himachal Pradesh. Int J Tourism Hotel Manage 2025;7(2):99-104. DOI: 10.22271/27069583.2025.v7.i2b.172
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