Early Times Report
Lucknow, Dec 29: Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department achieved unprecedented success in 2025, firmly establishing the state as the leading tourism destination in the country.
In line with the Chief Minister’s vision, extensive renovation of religious, cultural and historical sites, along with the development of modern tourism infrastructure, propelled Uttar Pradesh to first place in domestic tourism and fourth position in foreign tourist arrivals.
According to data released by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, more than 137 crore domestic tourists visited Uttar Pradesh in 2025, while 3.66 lakh foreign tourists explored the state.
The most significant contributor to this remarkable achievement was the grand and divine Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, which witnessed a historic footfall of over 66 crore devotees. Alongside this, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Mathura Vrindavan and Shravasti have emerged as major tourism hubs of the country.
As envisioned by the Chief Minister, new avenues of religious and cultural tourism have developed across the state, while events organised regularly by the Tourism and Culture Department such as Deepotsav, Rangotsav, Dev Deepawali and Magh Mela have become major attractions for tourists from India and abroad.
Uttar Pradesh has always been a vital centre of Indian culture and history, but tourism destinations that remained neglected before 2017 have been revived and transformed under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Along with restoration, strong emphasis was laid on strengthening transport, hospitality and connectivity. Improved air connectivity, expanded rail and bus services, and the growth of hotels and homestay facilities have led to a significant rise in foreign tourist arrivals. |
