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Thiruvananthapuram fastest-growing Indian destination for foreign travellers
Thiruvananthapuram, a city in Kerala, India, has become the fastest-growing destination for foreign travellers.
It moved up 11 places to become the 22nd most popular tourist spot in India.
People love visiting Thiruvananthapuram because of its beautiful beaches, special Ayurvedic wellness retreats, old temples, and easy access to backwaters and hill stations.
The Indian government is also working to make tourism better by improving places to visit and making travel more affordable.
Tourism is becoming a big part of India's economy, with lots of money coming in from foreign visitors.
The government has plans to make India one of the top four tourism destinations in the world in the next decade.
Thiruvananthapuram rose from 33rd to 22nd in 2025, becoming the fastest-growing Indian city for international visitors.
The city's appeal lies in its scenic beaches, Ayurvedic wellness retreats, heritage sites, temples, backwaters, and hill stations.
Indore topped domestic trends, climbing from 35th to 28th, driven by cleanliness, street food, and heritage bazaars.
Tourism in India earned Rs 2.3 lakh crore in foreign exchange in 2023, ranking 8th globally.
The government is investing in infrastructure upgrades, themed circuits, and modern facilities to boost tourism.
- Who
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- What
- Fastest-growing Indian destination for foreign travellers
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
- When
- 2025
- Why
- Due to its scenic beaches, Ayurvedic wellness retreats, heritage sites, temples, backwaters, and hill stations
Key facts
- Current Ranking
- 22nd in 2025
- Previous Ranking
- 33rd in 2024
- Report Source
- Agoda
- Key Attractions
- Scenic beaches, Ayurvedic wellness retreats, heritage sites, temples, backwaters, hill stations
- Foreign Exchange Earnings (2023)
- Rs 2.3 lakh crore
- Global Tourism Ranking
- 8th place
- New Projects Approved
- 40 projects worth Rs 3,295 crore
- Government Schemes
- Swadesh Darshan 2.0, PRASHAD, SASCI
Quotes
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Union Tourism Minister of India
“We’re improving connectivity, infrastructure, and amenities through Swadesh Darshan 2.0 and upgrading the top 50 tourist destinations in partnership with states. We’re also backing homestays through Mudra loans, investing in guide training, and recently cut GST on hotel tariffs to make travel more affordable.”
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