Ayodhya Overtakes Taj Mahal as UP's Top Tourist Destination (2024)
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Ayodhya overtakes Taj Mahal as UP's top tourist destination in 2024. |
| Time Period | January to September 2024. |
| Ayodhya Tourism Stats | - Domestic tourists: 135.5 million; International tourists: 3,153. |
| Reason for Growth | Inauguration of Ram Temple; 70% increase in religious tour bookings. |
| Agra Tourism Stats | - Domestic tourists: 115.9 million; International tourists: 924,000. |
| Taj Mahal Stats | - Foreign arrivals: 27.7 million (2023-24); Domestic visitors slightly decreased by 193,000. |
| UP Tourism Growth | - Total tourists: 476.1 million (Jan-Sep 2024); Expected to surpass 480 million. |
| Other UP Destinations | - Varanasi: 62 million domestic, 184,000 international. |
| - Mathura: 68 million domestic, 87,229 international. | |
| - Prayagraj: 48 million domestic. | |
| - Mirzapur: 11.8 million domestic. | |
| Buddhist Circuit | Kushinagar: 1.62 million visitors, including 153,000 international tourists. |