India’s Heritage Footfall Rankings 2024–25: Taj Mahal Once Again Dominates Visitor Charts
India’s rich heritage, architectural masterpieces, and cultural diversity continue to attract millions of travellers every year. Government data shows that 2024–25 witnessed significant growth in tourism:
Among the 145 centrally protected ticketed monuments under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the Taj Mahal in Agra emerged as the most visited monument—a title it continues to retain year after year.
According to the India Tourism Data Compendium 2025, the Taj Mahal attracted:
With its global heritage appeal, architectural beauty, and UNESCO World Heritage status, the Taj Mahal remains the primary symbol of India’s tourism identity.
India’s domestic travellers showed a clear preference for iconic heritage destinations, especially in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, and Goa.
| Rank | Monument | Location | Visitors (Millions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taj Mahal | Agra, Uttar Pradesh | 6.26M |
| 2 | Sun Temple | Konark, Odisha | 3.57M |
| 3 | Qutub Minar | Delhi | 3.20M |
| 4 | Red Fort | Delhi | 2.88M |
| 5 | Bibi Ka Maqbara | Aurangabad, Maharashtra | 2.00M |
| 6 | Ellora Caves | Aurangabad, Maharashtra | 1.74M |
| 7 | Golkonda Fort | Hyderabad, Telangana | 1.56M |
| 8 | Agra Fort | Agra, Uttar Pradesh | 1.55M |
| 9 | Fort Aguada | Goa | 1.36M |
| 10 | Charminar | Hyderabad, Telangana | 1.34M |
Foreign tourists overwhelmingly favor North Indian Mughal architecture sites, especially those around Agra and Delhi.
| Rank | Monument | Location | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taj Mahal | Agra, Uttar Pradesh | 645K |
| 2 | Agra Fort | Agra, Uttar Pradesh | 225K |
| 3 | Qutub Minar | Delhi | 220K |
| 4 | Humayun’s Tomb | Delhi | 158K |
| 5 | Abhaneri Stepwell | Dausa, Rajasthan | 116K |
| 6 | Fatehpur Sikri | Agra, Uttar Pradesh | 97K |
| 7 | Itimad-ud-Daulah | Agra, Uttar Pradesh | 90K |
| 8 | Nalanda Site | Nalanda, Bihar | 88K |
| 9 | Red Fort | Delhi | 79K |
| 10 | Sahet Mehet Site | Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh | 73K |
Although the visitor numbers increased by 1.75%, this is modest compared to the post-pandemic rebound:
This shows that while travel activity is now stable, the post-COVID boom phase is tapering into more gradual growth.
With 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, India offers unmatched cultural variety—from rock-cut caves and medieval forts to ancient temples and Mughal masterpieces.
The popularity of sites across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi, Odisha, and Telangana highlights how diverse historical attractions continue to shape India’s tourism landscape.
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