Pilgrims has become the group name representing several businesses both in India and Nepal. From its humble beginnings in Varanasi, the business was started by Rama Nand Tiwari, a book-lover turned businessman. From its humble beginnings at a street stall,with the aim of providing a more holistic approach to living, Pilgrims has grown into a multifaceted organization,encompassing bookshops in Kathmandu,Varanasi and Delhi,as well as Pilgrim Press Private Limited, Pilgrims Publishing, Pilgrims Culture Center (Masnavi & Manavi )and Pilgrims Online Shop.