Lucknow, Dec. 29 -- Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department achieved unprecedented success in 2025, firmly establishing the state as the leading tourism destination in the country.
In line with the Chief Minister's vision, extensive renovation of religious, cultural and historical sites, along with the development of modern tourism infrastructure, propelled Uttar Pradesh to first place in domestic tourism and fourth position in foreign tourist arrivals.
According to data released by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, more than 137 crore domestic tourists visited Uttar Pradesh in 2025, while 3.66 lakh foreign tourists explored the state.
The most significant contrib...