{"id":35342,"date":"2024-04-12T19:25:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T13:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/?p=35342"},"modified":"2024-04-12T20:22:48","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T14:52:48","slug":"temples-fueling-a-410-billion-market-by-2030","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/temples-fueling-a-410-billion-market-by-2030\/","title":{"rendered":"Divine Destinations: Temples Fueling A $410 Billion Market by 2030"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>In a world obsessed with robots and screens, whispers of a different kind of journey are gaining volume. It&#8217;s like there&#8217;s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/key-global-events-that-can-influence-the-stock-market-this-week-3\/\">global<\/a> awakening taking place. Forget the beach vacation selfies; for many Indians, the hottest travel trend is something completely different. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Millions are on a quest for something deeper, something more meaningful.  People worldwide have increasingly become interested in exploring spiritual spots and gearing up for temple trips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So, what&#8217;s driving this unexpected surge? Find out&#8230;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block Cool-Content-Timeline\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-693eb9a6-ed65-4a89-8dda-83401383d7fb\"><style>.cool-timeline-block-693eb9a6-ed65-4a89-8dda-83401383d7fb .cool-vertical-timeline-body .story-time p{color: #333;}.cool-timeline-block-693eb9a6-ed65-4a89-8dda-83401383d7fb .cool-vertical-timeline-body .story-details .timeline-block_desc p{font-size: 16px;}.cool-timeline-block-693eb9a6-ed65-4a89-8dda-83401383d7fb .cool-vertical-timeline-body::before{background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(230, 230, 230, 0) 0%, #D91B3E 10%, #D91B3E 90%, rgba(230, 230, 230, 0) 100%);}.cool-timeline-block-693eb9a6-ed65-4a89-8dda-83401383d7fb .cool-vertical-timeline-body .timeline-content::before{background: #D91B3E;}.cool-timeline-block-693eb9a6-ed65-4a89-8dda-83401383d7fb .cool-vertical-timeline-body.left .story-details::after{background: #D91B3E;}.cool-timeline-block-693eb9a6-ed65-4a89-8dda-83401383d7fb 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.cool-vertical-timeline-body.one-sided.left .timeline-content  .story-details::before{border-right-color: #D91B3E;}.cool-timeline-block-693eb9a6-ed65-4a89-8dda-83401383d7fb .cool-vertical-timeline-body.one-sided.right .timeline-content  .story-details::before{border-left-color: #D91B3E;}.cool-timeline-block-693eb9a6-ed65-4a89-8dda-83401383d7fb .cool-vertical-timeline-body .timeline-content  .story-details{border-color: #D91B3E !important;}.cool-timeline-block-693eb9a6-ed65-4a89-8dda-83401383d7fb .cool-vertical-timeline-body .timeline-content  .timeline-block-icon{border-color: #D91B3EFF !important;}.cool-timeline-block-693eb9a6-ed65-4a89-8dda-83401383d7fb .icon-true .timeline-block-icon span.timeline-block-render-icon svg{fill: white;}<\/style><div class=\"cool-vertical-timeline-body both-sided left\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35428\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-02.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-02-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-02-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-02-1024x475.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"story-content\"><h3 class=\"timeline-block_title\"><strong>Ayodhya: The Rising Spiritual Epicenter<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"timeline-block_desc\"><p>Today, Ayodhya has emerged as a potential rival to ancient, revered destinations like Vatican City and Mecca. <br><br>Since the temple&#8217;s inauguration on 23rd January 2024, over 1.12 crore devotees have flocked to Ayodhya in just over two months, signaling a pilgrimage surge of epic proportions.<br><br>The surge in infrastructure projects suggests that Ayodhya could soon surpass even these iconic sites regarding visitor footfall. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-03.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35427\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-03.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-03-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-03-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-03-1024x475.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"story-content\"><h3 class=\"timeline-block_title\"><strong>The Rise of Sacred Cities<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"timeline-block_desc\"><p>In a surprising twist, Millennials are ditching their beach getaways for spiritual pilgrimages. This unexpected trend has injected fresh energy into ancient temple destinations experiencing a remarkable resurgence.<br><br>Varanasi saw an eightfold increase in visitors compared to Goa, drawing over 7.2 crore tourists in 2022, with Ayodhya, Mathura, and Ujjain following closely. <br><br>This revival extended even to Kedarnath, which saw a dramatic rise in visitors, with numbers jumping from 4-5 lakh to a staggering 15 lakh.\u00a0<br><br>From the revered Tirupati temple to the sacred Puri Jagannath Temple in Odisha, the iconic Amritsar Golden Temple, and others, the call of the divine is reverberating throughout India. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-04.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35431\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-04.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-04-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-04-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-04-1024x475.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"story-content\"><h3 class=\"timeline-block_title\"><strong>Of The Hospitality Sector<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"timeline-block_desc\"><p>Temple tourism is experiencing a renaissance post-pandemic, and the hospitality industry is witnessing a transformation, too. Hoteliers and travel planners are seizing the opportunity to cater to the evolving needs of spiritual travelers.\u00a0<br><br>From Hyatt&#8217;s first vegetarian hotel near Ramanathaswamy temple to Wyndham&#8217;s strategic expansion into Ayodhya and Tirupati, the industry is aligning with the growing demand for upscale accommodations at religious sites. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-05.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35430\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-05.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-05-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-05-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-05-1024x475.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"story-content\"><h3 class=\"timeline-block_title\"><strong>Numbers Show The Way <\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"timeline-block_desc\"><p>Data from MakeMyTrip reveals property listings across religious and temple destinations have increased by 44% compared to the pre-COVID period. <br><br>Yatra.com found over 40% of searches and bookings on their platform were for hotels in religious destinations like Varanasi, Haridwar, Tirupati, Shirdi, Katra, Amritsar, and Rameswaram.<br><br>According to Booking.com&#8217;s\u00a0 <strong>&#8216;How India Travels 2023&#8217; <\/strong>report, Indians are expanding their horizons beyond traditional hotel settings. They seek diverse accommodations, including apartments, villas, homestays, and other unique lodgings.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-06.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35435\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-06.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-06-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-06-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-06-1024x475.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"story-content\"><h3 class=\"timeline-block_title\"><strong>A Shift in Global Traveler Preferences<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"timeline-block_desc\"><p>Recent findings from the Tourism Ministry revealed that over 60% of travelers are now searching for spiritual experiences during their journeys. <br><br>From a modest revenue of Rs 65,070 crore in 2021, earnings surged to an astounding Rs 1.3 lakh crore in 2022, reflecting the growing interest in spiritual tourism. <br><br>This surge has made India reach the fourth position among global spenders on travel by the year 2030. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-07.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35438\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-07.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-07-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-07-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-07-1024x475.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"story-content\"><h3 class=\"timeline-block_title\"><strong>Government Initiatives<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"timeline-block_desc\"><p>The government&#8217;s introduced schemes like PRASAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive), renovating and developing the Amaravati and Srisailam in AP, Patna and Gaya, Dwarka and Somnath, Gurudwara Nada Saheb, Panchkula, Hazratbal and Katra, Deogarh and Parasnath in Jharkhand, Chamundeshwari Devi, Mysuru, Guruvayoor, St Thomas International Shrine, (Malayattoor), Omkareshwar and Amarkantak in MP and Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra.<br><br>The government\u2019s drive for modern facilities and enhanced accessibility has transformed temple destinations like Varanasi and Kedarnath. Since the scheme began, Rs. 1,586 crore has been sanctioned for 45 projects in 25 states and UTs.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-08.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35432\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-08.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-08-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-08-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-08-1024x475.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"story-content\"><h3 class=\"timeline-block_title\"><strong>The Rise of Buddhist Tourism in India<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"timeline-block_desc\"><p>The surge in spiritual tourism isn&#8217;t confined to temple sites alone. With a resurging interest in Buddhism globally, India&#8217;s Buddhist circuits are experiencing renewed attention. <br><br>From traditional pilgrimage trails nurtured by religious institutions to bespoke tours offered by private operators, stakeholders are joining hands to promote Buddhist tourism. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-09-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35441\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-09-1.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-09-1-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-09-1-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Divine-Destinations-Storytelling-02-09-1-1024x475.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"story-content\"><h3 class=\"timeline-block_title\"><strong>The Major Gainers<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"timeline-block_desc\"><p>By 2030, the travel and tourism sector is poised to soar to a staggering $410 billion market, marking a remarkable increase of over 170% from its valuation of $150 billion in 2019. <br><br>Companies in the hospitality sector, like Indian Hotels Company Limited and OYO Rooms, along with fast-moving consumer goods giants such as Hindustan Unilever, Jubilant Foodworks, and Britannia Industries, are poised to capitalize on the surge in temple tourism. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a world obsessed with robots and screens, whispers of a different kind of journey are gaining volume. 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