In 2022, Guruvayoor, a town in the south Indian state of Kerala, saw approximately 1.4 million domestic tourist arrivals. This was a decrease in contrast to 2019, when the number of domestic tourist visits to Guruvayoor was the highest, totaling to more than two million. The pilgrimage town also has several other temples and religious sites, including Mammiyur Mahadeva Temple and St. Thomas Church.
Tourism in Kerala
Kerala, often referred to as ‘God's own country’ offers a diverse range of tourist destinations and attractions. Historical sites such as the Bekal Fort, cultural festivals like Onam warranting boat races, and religious centers like the Sabarimala temple are just a few examples of the captivating experiences available to visitors. The state attracts a large number of domestic and international visitors every year.
Tourism revenue in India
Tourism is a significant source of revenue for India, contributing both directly and indirectly to the country's GDP. The direct contribution of travel and tourism to the country’s GDP was estimated to be over 98 billion dollars in 2018. Additionally, foreign exchange earnings from the tourism industry grew significantly over the years attracting over ten million foreign tourists every year.
Total number of domestic tourists to Guruvayoor in India from 2018 to 2022
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Department of Tourism, Kerala. (July 29, 2023). Total number of domestic tourists to Guruvayoor in India from 2018 to 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 10, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1364667/india-domestic-tourist-visits-to-guruvayoor/
Department of Tourism, Kerala. "Total number of domestic tourists to Guruvayoor in India from 2018 to 2022." Chart. July 29, 2023. Statista. Accessed December 10, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1364667/india-domestic-tourist-visits-to-guruvayoor/
Department of Tourism, Kerala. (2023). Total number of domestic tourists to Guruvayoor in India from 2018 to 2022. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 10, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1364667/india-domestic-tourist-visits-to-guruvayoor/
Department of Tourism, Kerala. "Total Number of Domestic Tourists to Guruvayoor in India from 2018 to 2022." Statista, Statista Inc., 29 Jul 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1364667/india-domestic-tourist-visits-to-guruvayoor/
Department of Tourism, Kerala, Total number of domestic tourists to Guruvayoor in India from 2018 to 2022 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1364667/india-domestic-tourist-visits-to-guruvayoor/ (last visited December 10, 2024)
Total number of domestic tourists to Guruvayoor in India from 2018 to 2022 [Graph], Department of Tourism, Kerala, July 29, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1364667/india-domestic-tourist-visits-to-guruvayoor/