Ayodhya surpasses Taj Mahal as UP's top tourist spot in 2024

The UP Tourism Department said the state drew 47.61 crore tourists between January and September 2024. Among the tourist destinations in the state, Ayodhya was the most sought-after, overtaking Agra's Taj Mahal. Ayodhya drew 13.55 crore domestic tourists and 3,153 international tourists. Agra received 12.51 crore visitors, including 11.59 crore domestic and 9.24 lakh international tourists.