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Uttar Pradesh Leads Visitor Trips in Latest Tourism Survey, Ahead of Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan
✍️ BusinessLine
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 06:16 AM
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A recent tourism survey shows Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest share of total visitor‑trips in India, with Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan ranking second and third respectively.
According to a tourism survey reported by BusinessLine, Uttar Pradesh topped the list of Indian states for total visitor‑trips during the survey period, securing the largest share among all states. The survey, which compiled data on domestic travel movements, placed the northern state ahead of all others in attracting tourists for leisure, pilgrimage and business purposes.
The report highlights Uttar Pradesh's diverse attractions—from heritage sites such as Agra’s Taj Mahal and Varanasi’s ghats to wildlife sanctuaries and religious circuits—as key drivers of its strong performance. Travel operators and state officials have long promoted these assets, and the latest figures suggest the strategy is bearing fruit.
Following Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu claimed the second‑largest share of visitor‑trips, buoyed by its coastal resorts, temple towns and cultural festivals. Rajasthan came in third, leveraging its historic forts, desert tourism and heritage routes. The ranking underscores the competitive landscape of domestic tourism in India and may influence future promotional and infrastructure initiatives.
Industry analysts note that the data could guide both central and state tourism policies, encouraging targeted investments to sustain growth in high‑performing regions while addressing gaps in lesser‑visited areas.
The report highlights Uttar Pradesh's diverse attractions—from heritage sites such as Agra’s Taj Mahal and Varanasi’s ghats to wildlife sanctuaries and religious circuits—as key drivers of its strong performance. Travel operators and state officials have long promoted these assets, and the latest figures suggest the strategy is bearing fruit.
Following Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu claimed the second‑largest share of visitor‑trips, buoyed by its coastal resorts, temple towns and cultural festivals. Rajasthan came in third, leveraging its historic forts, desert tourism and heritage routes. The ranking underscores the competitive landscape of domestic tourism in India and may influence future promotional and infrastructure initiatives.
Industry analysts note that the data could guide both central and state tourism policies, encouraging targeted investments to sustain growth in high‑performing regions while addressing gaps in lesser‑visited areas.