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Ayodhya Leads UP's Tourism Surge: 11 Crore Visitors in 2024

Ayodhya has become the top tourist attraction in Uttar Pradesh, with 11 crore visitors in the first six months, surpassing traditional favorites like Varanasi.

Ayodhya's Meteoric Rise as a Tourist Destination

Ayodhya emerges as the top tourist attraction in Uttar Pradesh in 2024
11crore visitors in the first six months, including 2,851 international tourists
Surpasses traditional favorites like Varanasi, which received 4.61 crore visitors
Ram temple credited as the primary driver for the surge in tourism
Ayodhya's visitors account for roughly one-third of total UP tourism

Overall Tourism Growth in Uttar Pradesh

Total of 32.98 crore tourists visited UP in the first half of 2024
Significant increase from 31.86 crore visitors in the entire year of 2022
Domestic tourists: 32.87 crore; International visitors: 10.36 lakh
13 crore more visitors compared to the first half of the previous year

Other popular destinations:

- Varanasi: 4.61 crore (including 1,33,999 international visitors)
- Prayagraj: 4.53 crore
- Mathura: 3.07 crore
- Agra: 69.84 lakh
- Lucknow: 35.06 lakh

Future Development and Impact

Shringverpur, part of the Ramayana Circuit, slated for development
Plans include parking facilities, civic amenities, and eateries
Development aimed at preparing for the 2025 Maha Kumbh
UP Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh highlights the state's rising global tourism appeal
Increased tourism expected to boost the state's economy and infrastructure development

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