Archive · 24 Jul 2025
UP Tourism Anticipates 80 Crore Visitors by 2028
Uttar Pradesh is becoming a popular place for tourists!
The state expects a lot more visitors by 2028, bringing in lots of money and jobs.
People are visiting cities like Ayodhya and Varanasi, and the numbers are growing quickly.
The government is building new roads and making it easier for tourists to get around and have a good time.
This is helping hotels, transportation, and local businesses.
The state is also building more places for people to visit and is trying to make the experience better for everyone.
Basically, UP is working hard to become a top destination for tourists from all over.
Uttar Pradesh anticipates 80 crore tourists by 2028, generating over ₹70,000 crore.
Tourism growth is boosting hospitality, transport, and local services, creating jobs.
In 2023, 48 crore tourists visited UP, with Ayodhya, Varanasi, Mathura, and Prayagraj seeing 28.79 crore visits.
Varanasi, Ayodhya, Lucknow, and Kanpur are central tourism development cities.
Infrastructure projects like expressways are enhancing connectivity and tourist experiences.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh
- What
- Uttar Pradesh expects a major increase in tourism and economic growth.
- When
- By 2028
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To boost the economy through tourism and related industries.
- Projected Tourists by 2028
- 80 crore
- Projected Economic Boost
- ₹70,000 crore
- Tourists in 2023
- 48 crore
- Cities with High Potential
- Varanasi, Ayodhya, Lucknow, Kanpur
- Key Destinations
- Ayodhya, Varanasi, Mathura, Prayagraj