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Ayodhya Surpasses Varanasi To Become Top Tourist Destination In UP

Ayodhya surpassed Varanasi, which saw 4.61 crore visitors, as the most visited destination in Uttar Pradesh

The Ram Temple in Ayodhya was inaugurated in January 2024 Photo: Prime Minister's Office/Wikimedia
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Uttar Pradesh saw a significant rise in tourism in the first half of 2024, with over 11 crore pilgrims and tourists visiting Ayodhya, according to data released by the state tourism department. This figure represents about one-third of the 33 crore tourists who visited various destinations across the state during the same period.