Taj Mahal Leads India's Tourism Revival: Attracts 6.9 Million Visitors as Foreign Tourist Arrivals Reach 9.95 Million in 2024

Sep 27, 2025 10:49 pm CST

India's tourism sector demonstrates strong recovery with the Taj Mahal attracting 6.9 million visitors in 2024-25, leading all protected monuments. Foreign tourist arrivals reached 9.95 million, showing a 4.52% increase from 2023, while NRI visits surged 52.15% above pre-pandemic levels. The tourism industry now contributes 5.22% to India's GDP and supports 84.63 million jobs nationwide.