The findings are based on a substantial sample of 2,46,113 households, 1,42,603 rural and 1,03,510 urban households. The bigger takeaway is simple: India’s travel story is not only about vacations. From temple towns and pilgrimage circuits to hospitals and holiday destinations, domestic travel is being shaped by a mix of faith, necessity and leisure. And according to the latest government survey, when it comes to overnight journeys, faith is leading the way.