Dehradun, Oct. 28 -- A record increase in tourist arrivals has been reported in Uttarakhand over the past three years (2022-2025), numbering 23.46 crore visitors. This follows a period of 'significant growth' from 2018 to 2023, clocking an increase of 61.97 percent. According to those in the trade, this growth can be attributed to the promotion of 'adventure and pilgrimage tourism', including initiatives like the Manaskhand Mala Mission. The post-pandemic surge is also being held responsible for the record increase.
The state's people, of course, do not need such statistics to inform them of the growth - it is visible on the roads. The number of outstation vehicles jamming traffic has become a perennial headache for the locals. And while t...