September 27th 2023.
Maihar is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Madhya Pradesh, and in 2022 it received 1.08 crore visitors, making it the most visited tourist attraction in the state. According to Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation, pilgrimage sites are the biggest draw for tourists, and the arrivals in Maihar alone were more than the total number of arrivals in five national parks.
The second most popular destination in the state was Chitrakoot, located in the Satna district, which attracted 33.99 lakh visitors in 2022. This number has taken an impressive jump in 2023, with 70.56 lakh tourists visiting it in the first six months of the year. Salkanpur in Sehore district was at the third place, with 16.20 lakh pilgrims visiting in 2022 and 11.75 lakh in January-June 2023.
A significant amount of tourists in Madhya Pradesh are attracted to places of pilgrimage. In 2022, the total number of tourists visiting eight places of pilgrimage in the state was 2.03 crore, forming almost 55% of the total tourist arrivals in the state. Even in 2020, when the first wave of Covid-19 hit the country, 62 lakh of the 2.13 crore tourists visited sacred towns.
In 2021, of the 2.48 lakh tourists who visited Madhya Pradesh, 1.59 crore went to these places of pilgrimage. In 2019, pilgrims numbering 3.34 crore, formed 37.6% of the total tourists. This highlights the importance of pilgrimage sites in Madhya Pradesh and the allure they hold for tourists.
The latest addition to the list of tourist attractions in Madhya Pradesh is the 108-ft tall ‘Statue of Oneness’ at Omkareshwar. This impressive structure, built in 2021, is a tribute to the divine spirit of unity and oneness and is worth a visit.
In conclusion, Madhya Pradesh is an attractive destination for tourists, especially those looking to explore places of pilgrimage. The state has plenty of options for sightseeing, with national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and world heritage sites, as well as the newly built Statue of Oneness.
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