Modi said circuit tourism may be a modern coinage but the concept has been part of India’s traditions for ages as people in this country have long been undertaking long journeys to visit major centres of faith. The prime minister congratulated the Sansthan for setting up such a large dharamshala in Haridwar for devotees, saying people visiting the Himalayan shrines of Uttarakhand will benefit immensely from the facility which will boost religious tourism in the state.