LUCKNOW, Jan. 28 -- The number of tourists visiting Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a remarkable increase in 2024, with nearly 17 crore more visitors compared to the previous year, according to the latest figures released by the Uttar Pradesh tourism department on Monday. The state recorded a total of 64.9 crore tourists in 2024, up from 48.01 crore in 2023-a growth of 16.89 crore.

Foreign tourism also saw a notable rise, with approximately 23 lakh foreign visitors flocking to the state in 2024. The number of foreign tourists grew by 6.67 lakh, from 16.01 lakh in 2023 to 22.69 lakh in 2024.

Minister of culture and tourism Jaiveer Singh said that Ayodhya has seen a sharp surge in visitors following the consecration of Lord Ram at the Shri Ra...