Rajesh Shukla: Why do Indians travel within the country? Leisure is only a small part of the answer

For its economic significance, follow the money. In 2025–26, an average health and medical trip cost ₹32,167, followed by shopping at ₹18,981, leisure at ₹11,723, pilgrimage at ₹7,694, business at ₹5,949, education and training at ₹3,953 and social travel at ₹2,543.