Ayodhya tourism boom: Visitor count jumps from 60 lakh to 16.4 crore in four years

Ayodhya is experiencing an unprecedented surge in visitors, with numbers skyrocketing from 6 million in 2020 to over 164 million in 2024, fueled by the Ram Temple's inauguration and infrastructure upgrades. This boom has revitalized local businesses, boosting shopkeeper earnings fivefold and property values significantly. Projections indicate Ayodhya's tourism economy could reach ₹10,000 crore annually.