Not Goa or Gujarat, this was most-visited state in 2025: Report

Updated on: Dec 16, 2025, 16:32:55 IST

By Krishna Pallavi Priya

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2025 was the year Indians expanded their travel map and preferred nature as well as spiritual journeys. (Shutterstock)

In 2025, a new state emerged as the most visited. Check out which cities from the state were travellers' favourites.

Indians love to travel. According to Cleartrip's Unpacked 2025 report, in 2025, Gen Z led the travel trends with 650 percent growth in travel bookings and a smarter shift towards value-led choices. But which state saw the most traffic from travellers?

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According to the report, people travelling to Varanasi and the Andaman Islands grew by 20 percent on average as spiritual and nature-led travel continued to rise. Meanwhile, for the state, travellers' interest in visiting Uttar Pradesh grew.

Uttar Pradesh was the most-travelled state in 2025

Analysing the travel trends, Cleartrip's report found that Uttar Pradesh was the most visited state in 2025, with a rise in stay searches for Prayagraj and Bareilly. While Prayagraj saw a 3 times increase in stay searches, Bareilly had 4 times more search trends.

Cleartrip's report found that Uttar Pradesh was the most visited state in 2025. (Freepik)

Additionally, solo travel gained serious momentum, according to the report, with Delhi and Bengaluru leading the pack. Delhi saw strong movement towards Himachal Pradesh, Jaipur, and Agra, while Bengaluru saw Coorg, Ooty, and Kodaikanal.

Places to visit in Prayagraj and Bareilly

Formerly known as Allahabad, Prayagraj is one of the most populous districts in the state with some of the must-see sights, including marvellous monuments, colourful markets, famous museums, and temples spread across the city.

Allahabad Fort, Khusro Bagh, Chandrashekhar Azad Park, Allahabad Museum, Triveni Sangam, All Saints Cathedral, Swaraj Bhavan, Jawahar Planetarium, Akshayavat, Anand Bhavan, Saraswati Ghat, and Sumitranandan Pant Park are some of the must-visit places in the city.

As for Bareilly, it is a culturally rich city, one of the largest metropolises in Western Uttar Pradesh. The city was founded by Mukrand Rai in 1657. Apart from being a historically significant place, Bareilly is also renowned for its cane furniture, Zari Zardozi works, surma, and religious sites such as Nath Nagri, Ala Hazrat, and others.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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