Ayodhya, Varanasi & Prayagraj Drive Record Religious Tourism, Boosting UP As India's Top Destination
Aug 22, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 22: Uttar Pradesh, the spiritual heartland of India, is witnessing a tourism boom unlike anything in recent decades. Unprecedented growth in religious tourism in Uttar Pradesh is driving both cultural revival and economic transformation. Particularly, the ancient cities of Ayodhya, Varanasi and Prayagraj have emerged as the epicentre in cementing the state's position in recent years. These destinations are experiencing an influx of pilgrims from the banks of the Ganga in Varanasi to the newly inaugurated Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and the confluence of rivers in Prayagraj. According to the recent reports, the number of tourists to these cities surged by over 30% in the past year along and tourism authorities believe the trend will continue upward in the coming years due to its position as the Spiritual Hub of India.
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