INCOME TAX24 Sept 2026
Domestic travel spending: From medical needs to pilgrimages, MoSPI data reveals which trips cost the most | Mint
MoSPI's Domestic Tourism Expenditure survey, part of the NSS 80th round, now shows what Indian households actually spend on overnight domestic trips. Health and medical journeys cost the most at ₹32,167 each, followed by shopping at ₹18,981, holidays at ₹11,723 and pilgrimages at ₹7,694. If you travel for work or book packages, budget by trip purpose rather than a flat average.
Key Statutory Highlights
- MoSPI's Domestic Tourism Expenditure survey found health and medical trips were the costliest overnight journeys, averaging ₹32,167 per trip.
- Shopping trips came second at ₹18,981, ahead of holiday and leisure trips at ₹11,723 and pilgrimage trips at ₹7,694.
- For holiday, leisure and recreation trips, transport was the biggest non-package expense at ₹3,685, while package spending was highest for these trips at ₹1,493.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If medical, shopping or pilgrimage travel is a regular cost for you or your family, plan for the higher bills these trips bring and keep your travel records safely. Check with your tax advisor whether any of that spending can be claimed in your case.
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