Uttar Pradesh Situated
in the northern part of India, it has the distinction of being
the most populous state of India. in terms of area, it is
the fourth largest, among all the states. The wealth of its
monuments, mystical call of its mountains and lakes, and the
religious fervour that it evokes, have rendered Uttar Pradesh,
one of the most fascinating states of the Indian Union. Whether
one is on a spiritual quest, or in search of adventure, or
just on a curiosity trip, Uttar Pradesh has something to offer
to everyone.
It is divisible into three distinct regions geographically;
the Himalayan region on the north, the vast Gangetic plain
at the centre, and the Vindhya Range and plateau on the south.
Uttar Pradesh is watered by the mighty rivers of northern
India - Ganga, Yamuna, Ramganga, Gomati and Ghaghara. Almost
all the important towns and trading centres of the state,
are clustered around these rivers. The confluence of the Ganga
and Yamuna, the two most sacred rivers of India, at Allahabad,
has been a vital pilgrimage site through the centuries.
Uttar Pradesh offers an endless array of attractions, to
the tourist by way of monuments, health resorts, mountain
peaks, a wealth of ancient temples and viharas, rich flora
and fauna, fascinating rivers and captivating valleys. Agra,
Ayodhya, Sarnath, Varanasi, Lucknow, Mathura and Prayag combine
religious and architectural marvels; Nainital, Mussorie, Ranikhet
and Almora are hill resorts of rare charm; Corbett and Dudhwa
National Parks head a long list of wildlife reserves and sanctuaries;
Yamnotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Hemkund and the
Pindari Glacier, enfolded wthin the Himalayan ranges, offer
a combination of adventure, pilgrim centres and natural beauty.
How to Get There
Air: Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is well connected
by air with New Delhi, Patna, Calcutta and Mumbai.
Rail: Lucknow is an important junction of the Northern and
North Eastern Railways. It is well connected with all important
cities of India.
Road: Lucknow is well connected with New Delhi (497 km),
Agra (363 km), Calcutta (985 km), Kanpur (79 km) and Allahabad
(225 km).
Places of Interest in Uttar Pradesh
Agra Tourism
Agra is the one of the prominent destinations of the World
Tourism map with three heritage monuments - The Taj Mahal,
Red Fort & Fatehpur Sikri. It is more just a dacadent
city of graveyards and stones, but it is a vibrant centre
of Culture, Art and Religious philosphies that have enriched
mankind and shaped humen thought over centuries.
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Allahabad Tourism
The city of Allahabad is among the largest cities of uttar
Pradesh and situated at the confluence of three rivers- Gana,
Yamuna and the invisible Saraswati. The meeting point is known
as Triveni and is especially sacred to Hindus. The earlier
setlemets of the Aryans were established in this city, then
known as Prayag” Prayagasya Praveshshu Papam Nashwati
Tatkshanam. All sins arre cleaned with entry in Prayag ( the
ancient name of modern time Allahabad) PRAYAG is one of the
historic & mythological cities of India with glorious
past and present. It continues to enjoy the distinction of
being a place of haunting and lasting meories. It is a city
of mixed culture of Hindu,Muslims, Jains and Christans.
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Ayodhya Tourism
The ancient city of Ayodhya, according to the Ramayana, was
founded by Manu, the law-giver of the Hindus. For centuries
it was the capital of the decendants of the Surya Vansh of
which Lord Rama was the most celebrated king. Ayodhya during
ancient times was known as Kosaldesha. The Atharvaveda describes
it as "a city built by gods and being as prosperous as
paradise itself".
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Jhansi Tourism
Jhansi was a stronghold of the Chandela kings. Balwant Nagar
was the name of this place. But in 11th. century Jhansi lost
its importance. in 17th. century under Raja Bir Singh Deo
of Orchha Jhansi again rose to prominence. Raja Bir Singh
Deo had good relations with the mughal emperor Jehangir. in
1613 Raja Bir Singh Deo constructed the Jhansi fort. He died
in 1627. After his death his son Juhar Singh succeeded him.
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Kanpur Tourism
Historically, Jajmau on the eastern outskirts of present day
Kanpur is regarded as one of the most archaic townships of
Kanpur district. Upto the 1st half of the 18th century Kanpur
continued to survive as an insignificant village. Its fate,
however, took a new turn soon after. in May, 1765, Shuja-ud-daula
the Nawab Wazir of Awadh, was defeated by the British near
Jajmau. It was probably at his time that strategic importance
of the site of Kanpur was realized by the British.
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Mathura Tourism
Mathura widely known as birth place of lord Krishna is located
on the western bank of river Yamuna at latitude 27degree 41
Minute N and 77Degree and 41 Minuet E. It is 145 Km south-east
of Delhi and 58 Km north west of Agra in the State of Uttar
Pradesh. For about 3000 Year it was the hub of culture and
civilization.
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Varanasi Tourism
Welcome at "THE HOLY CITY VARANASI". Varanasi, or
Banaras, (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living
cities in the world. Varanasi`s Prominence in Hindu mythology
is virtually unrivalled. Mark Twain, the English author and
literateur, who was enthralled by the legend and sanctity
of Banaras, once wrote : "Banaras is older than history,
older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice
as old as all of them put together". According to the
‘Vamana Purana’, the Varuna and Assi rivers originated
from the body of the primordial Person at the beginning of
time itself. The tract of land lying between them is believed
to be ‘Varanasi’, the holiest of all pilgrimages.
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Vrindavan Tourism
Vrindavan 15 Km. north of Mathura on the same bank of Yamuna,
lies the celebrated town of Vrindavan, almost as closely associated
with Krishna as Mathura itself. indeed one hardly speak of
Vrindavan alone to; the devout Hindu. Mathura-Vrindavan can
not a unified image of untold beauty and religious sanctify.
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