Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Taj Mahal Remains Top Visited Indian Monument in 2024-25
The Taj Mahal was the most popular paid monument in India in the last year, with millions of people visiting.
Overall, more tourists visited India in 2024 compared to the year before.
Also, Indians are traveling more to other countries, with the United Arab Emirates being the most popular destination.
The report also showed a good recovery in the tourism sector after the COVID-19 pandemic, with more jobs being created and more money coming into the economy.
Taj Mahal was the most-visited centrally protected ticketed monument in 2024-25, with 6.9 million visitors.
Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India reached 9.95 million in 2024, a 4.52% increase from 2023.
Non-Resident Indian (NRI) arrivals increased by 13.22% in 2024.
Outbound travel from India grew by 10.79% in 2024.
The travel and tourism sector generated approximately 84.63 million jobs in 2023-24.
- Who
- Ministry of Tourism
- What
- Released India Tourism Data Compendium 2025.
- When
- Released on World Tourism Day, September 27
- Where
- India
- Why
- To provide tourism data and insights.
Tourism Impact
Tourism Trends
Economic Impact
Tourism Impact
Tourism is a powerful instrument for economic transformation, environmental stewardship, and social inclusion.
Tourism Trends
The sector's total contribution to India's GDP stood at 5.22%.
- Most Visited Monument
- Taj Mahal
- Total Visitors (Taj Mahal)
- 6.9 million
- Domestic Visitors (Taj Mahal)
- 6.26 million
- Foreign Visitors (Taj Mahal)
- 0.645 million
- FTAs in 2024
- 9.95 million
- Outbound Travel Growth
- 10.79%
