Medical trips costliest in both rural & urban areas

AI Summary

Health and medical trips were the most expensive category of travel in both rural and urban India over the period studied, with urban trips costing more on average. Accommodation and transport were major expenses, while pilgrimage accounted for the largest share of trips overall.

Health and medical trips incurred the highest expenses in rural and urban areas during a one-year period. The average expenditure for these trips was notably higher in urban than rural areas. Pilgrimage travel accounted for the largest share of trips taken throughout the year. Accommodation and transport were significant expenditures for health and medical trips, underscoring their financial impact.