Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Nepal Promotes Spiritual Tourism at Varanasi Roadshow
Nepal recently held a big event in Varanasi, India, to show how special it is for people who want to visit religious places.
Nepal and India have a long history together, with many shared holy sites.
The event talked about special travel routes like the Shiva Circuit and the Buddhist Circuit, which connect important temples in both countries.
Even though many Indians visit Nepal, the organizers want even more people to come and spend more time there.
They hope that by making these religious trips easier, more people will visit these sacred places in both countries.
The event also introduced a book about these spiritual travel routes to help people learn more.
Nepal hosted the 'Nepal Varanasi Roadshow' in Varanasi, India, to promote spiritual tourism.
The event focused on positioning Nepal as a major destination for Indian travelers, especially for religious and spiritual journeys.
Key spiritual circuits highlighted include the Shiva Circuit, Buddhist Circuit, and Sikh pilgrimage trail.
Nepal welcomed 1.15 million foreign tourists in 2024, with 317,773 being from India, slightly lower than the previous year.
Organizers aim to modernize and integrate traditional pilgrimage paths into a smooth cross-border 'Religious and Spiritual Circuit.'
- Who
- Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NICCI), Nepal Tourism Board, Buddha Air, Indian and Nepalese tourists
- What
- Nepal Varanasi Roadshow to promote spiritual tourism
- When
- Concluded on Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Varanasi, India
- Why
- To strengthen faith-based travel links and position Nepal as a major destination for Indian travelers
- Event
- Nepal Varanasi Roadshow
- Organizers
- Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NICCI), Nepal Tourism Board, Buddha Air
- Location
- Varanasi, India
- Focus
- Religious and spiritual tourism
- Key Routes
- Shiva Circuit, Buddhist Circuit, Sikh pilgrimage trail
- Indian Tourists in 2024
- 317,773
- Total Foreign Tourists in 2024
- 1,147,567
- Government Target for 2024
- 1.6 million tourists