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News » India News » Popular tourist spots Mussoorie, Nainital lose charm in Uttarakhand as people flock to Char Dham yatra, particularly Kedarnath

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Popular tourist spots Mussoorie, Nainital lose charm in Uttarakhand as people flock to Char Dham yatra, particularly Kedarnath

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Last updated: 23 May, 2025 9:48 AM
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Popular tourist spots Mussoorie, Nainital lose charm in Uttarakhand as people flock to Char Dham yatra, particularly Kedarnath
Popular tourist spots Mussoorie, Nainital lose charm in Uttarakhand as people flock to Char Dham yatra, particularly Kedarnath

Dehradun: Uttarakhand’s tourism landscape is undergoing a significant shift as travelers increasingly flock to the Char Dham Yatra, particularly Kedarnath, while traditional vacation spots like Nainital, Mussoorie, and Jim Corbett National Park see a decline in footfall.

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Char Dham shrines drawn more visitorsTourist footfall declined in Mussoorie and NainitalReligious tourism declined in Haridwar tooInflux of foreign tourists also plummetedLeisure tourism in Uttarakhand is losing momentum while spiritual sites gain prominence

State government data reveals that, in the last decade, the share of leisure destinations has steadily dropped as spiritual tourism gains momentum. In the last 22 days, Uttarakhand’s Char Dham shrines have received over 1,220,664 pilgrims despite rains, and other challenges.

Char Dham shrines drawn more visitors

The Char Dham circuit—Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri—has attracted more visitors than ever, surpassing a million pilgrims within the first 20 days of the yatra season. This marks a rapid increase compared to past years, reflecting a growing preference among travelers for religious journeys over hill station getaways. Between 2019 and 2023, Uttarakhand’s overall tourist numbers surged by 52 percent, a remarkable growth compared to the 33.4 percent rise between 2015 and 2019. Within this boom, pilgrimage destinations have recorded unprecedented numbers, drawing both domestic and foreign visitors.

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Tourist footfall declined in Mussoorie and Nainital

Mussoorie, once a top tourist attraction, accounted for 6.2 percent of Uttarakhand’s visitors in 2014 but saw its share dip to just 2.5 percent by 2023. Similarly, Nainital’s visitor ratio plummeted from 3.4 percent to 1.3 percent, while Corbett’s numbers halved from 1.1 percent to just 0.6 percent. According to the data published in news website Moneycontrol, Kedarnath’s share of arrivals surged from a mere 0.2 percent to 3.3 percent, and Badrinath witnessed growth from 0.7 percent to 3 percent, demonstrating the increasing pull of spiritual sites.

Religious tourism declined in Haridwar too

Haridwar remains the most visited destination in the state, accounting for nearly two-thirds of Uttarakhand’s overall tourists. However, even this historic pilgrimage city has seen its share decline over the years, indicating shifts in travel patterns across the region. The state, with a population of about 10 million, welcomed six times more tourists than its population size in 2023, reinforcing Uttarakhand’s status as a premier religious tourism hub.

Influx of foreign tourists also plummeted

Interestingly, foreign travelers have also veered away from conventional choices, with Mussoorie’s foreign tourist percentage falling from 4.9 percent in 2014 to 1.5 percent in 2023. Meanwhile, Tehri has seen a rise in overseas arrivals, with its share doubling from 16.1 percent to 31.8 percent in the same period. Despite this, foreign tourist numbers have yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels, with Uttarakhand recording 148,412 foreign visitors in 2023 compared to 158,954 in 2019.

Leisure tourism in Uttarakhand is losing momentum while spiritual sites gain prominence

The data underscores how leisure tourism in Uttarakhand is losing momentum while spiritual sites gain prominence. Improved infrastructure, mass awareness through social media and Bollywood, and a cultural shift toward spiritual experiences have all contributed to this transformation. As the state gears up for an even higher tourist influx, authorities may need to reimagine strategies to balance pilgrimage and leisure travel, ensuring Uttarakhand’s diverse offerings remain accessible to all kinds of visitors.

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