Gujarat Sees 17% Surge In Summer Tourist Footfall

EE News Desk Jul 04, 2024

From 1 April to 10 June, 2024, during the summer vacation period, Gujarat's 12 key tourist attractions and pilgrimage sites welcomed over 1.35 crore tourists

As per media reports, Gujarat Tourism is generating excitement and experiencing a steady rise in popularity among both domestic and international visitors.

Under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel's leadership, the addition of new tourism infrastructure has propelled Gujarat's tourism sector to new heights.

From 1 April to 10 June, 2024, during the summer vacation period, Gujarat's 12 key tourist attractions and pilgrimage sites welcomed over 1.35 crore tourists. This marks a 17 per cent increase from 2023, when 1.14 crore tourists visited these destinations during the same period, according to a statement from the state's information and public relations department.

Popular attractions in Gujarat, including the Statue of Unity (SoU), Atal Bridge, Riverfront-Flower Park, Kankaria Lake, Somnath Temple, Ambaji Temple, Pavagadh Temple, Dwarka Temple, Science City-Ahmedabad, Vadnagar, Gir and Devalia Safari, and the Ahmedabad Metro Railway, drew a significant number of visitors this season.

Ahmedabad, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and long history, remained the top choice for tourists seeking to experience the essence of Gujarat ('Khushbu Gujarat Ki').

In the fiscal year 2023-24, Ahmedabad, followed by Banaskantha and Gir Somnath, emerged as the three most popular districts among tourists.

Several G20 engagements were hosted in Gujarat during India's G20 Presidency in 2023. The Gujarat government showcased the state's rich culture and heritage to G20 representatives by successfully convening events at top destinations such as Dhordo of Kutch and the Statue of Unity.

G20 delegates visited attractions like Dholavira, Modhera Sun Temple, Ahmedabad's historical sites, GIFT City, and Dandi Kutir, expressing their appreciation for the experiences. These visits are believed to have left a lasting impression, encouraging them to return to Gujarat.