Uttar Pradesh attracts over 6.4 Billion tourists in 2024

Inbound tourists arrivals rose from 16,01,503 in 2023 to 22,69,067 in 2024, registering an increase of 6,67,564.

Uttar Pradesh shares the latest data released by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department highlighting an increase in tourist footfall. In 2024, the state witnessed 64.90 crore tourists, marking a significant increase of approximately 17 crore visitors compared to 2023. Notably, UP also witnesses an increase of around 7 lakh foreign tourists in a single year.

Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh shared these insights, emphasizing the state’s vast tourism potential and the consistent efforts to harness it.

According to the data, Uttar Pradesh welcomed 64,90,76,213 tourists in 2024, compared to 48,01,27,191 in 2023, reflecting a growth of 16,89,49,022. Inbound tourists arrivals rose from 16,01,503 in 2023 to 22,69,067 in 2024, registering an increase of 6,67,564.

Ayodhya is said to emerge as a key driver of this growth, saw an influx of 16,44,19,522 visitors, a sharp rise from 5,75,70,896 in 2023, reflecting a staggering increase of 10,68,48,626. Similarly, Varanasi recorded 11,00,97,743 visitors in 2024 compared to 10,18,67,618 in 2023, an increase of 82,30,125. Mathura saw 9,00,81,788 visitors in 2024, up from 7,79,27,299 in 2023, marking an increase of 1,21,54,489. Prayagraj also recorded growth, with 5,12,62,806 visitors in 2024 compared to 5,06,71,622 in 2023, an increase of 5,91,184.

Agra is said to remain the top destination for international tourists in 2024, welcoming 1,77,75,561 visitors, including 14,65,814 foreign tourists. Varanasi attracted 11,00,97,743 visitors, of which 3,09,932 were from overseas. Kushinagar drew 22,42,913 visitors, including 2,51,251 international tourists. Mathura hosted 9,00,81,788 visitors, with 1,36,079 being foreign tourists, while Ayodhya saw 16,44,19,522 visitors, including 26,048 from abroad.