Pilgrimage tourism is that form of tourism which is mainly motivated for religious reasons. Pilgrimage tourism is considered to be one of the fast growing forms of tourism. The occupation of tourism is providing very useful and fruitful avenues especially to those people who are engaged in tourism activities, because through this smoke less industry they are not only enhancing their standard of living but also generating income and employment opportunities. Jammu and Kashmir is the paradise on earth because of the great scenic beauty and sacred pilgrimage destinations which are very popular in India and all over the world. The paper will explore the phenomenon of pilgrimage tourism in perspective of Jammu and Kashmir and will also highlight the major pilgrimage centers that are located in this state. The aim of the study was to determine what pilgrimage tourism is and how it is different from other forms of tourism, major pilgrimage centers and the issues and challenges in pilgrimage tourism in Jammu and Kashmir. The infrastructural issues at pilgrimage destinations are also dealt in this paper.
Pilgrimage tourism, pilgrimage centers, occupation, issues and challenges in pilgrimage tourism
