Qutub Minar dethrones Agra Fort as tourist magnet in historic shift

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Sunil Gupta, ex-president of the Tourism Guild of Agra, said that many visitors come to Agra after visiting Delhi, where they have already seen the Red Fort.

In contrast, Agra Fort’s appeal has diminished due to poor upkeep, a lack of cafés and gift shops, and the long-term closure of the Sheesh Mahal and its son et lumière (sound and light show).

The Taj Mahal was the no.1 visited monument in India in 2023-24, attracting 6.09 million domestic visitors, a 20.7 per cent Y-o-Y growth.

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Published On: 2024-07-11 @ 23:01:15 (2 weeks ago)

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