Goa, Dec. 30 -- Large-scale renovation of religious, cultural, and historical sites, combined with the creation of modern tourism infrastructure, has positioned Uttar Pradesh as India's most visited state for domestic tourism in 2025 and fourth in terms of foreign tourist arrivals.

According to data released by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, over 137 crore domestic tourists visited Uttar Pradesh in 2025, along with 3.66 lakh foreign tourists, the state government said on Monday.

The Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj played a major role, drawing a historic footfall of more than 66 crore devotees. Destinations such as Ayodhya, Varanasi, Mathura-Vrindavan, and Shravasti also emerged as key tourism hubs. Events like Deepotsav, Rang...