Uttar Pradesh
About Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is a state in northern India. Its city of Agra is home to the iconic Taj Mahal monument, a colossal, domed, white-marble mausoleum honoring the wife of 17th-century Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Nearby are the red-brick walls of Agra Fort, a fortified palace dating to the 16th and 17th centuries. Capital Lucknow has Muslim memorial shrines Bara Imambara and calligraphy-adorned Chota Imambara. Southwest of Agra, Fatehpur Sikri is the abandoned 16th-century capital of Mughal emperor, Akbar. Its grounds include the monumental Buland Darwaza gate and marble-screened Tomb of Salim Chishti, a Sufi saint. In southeastern city Varanasi, Hindu pilgrims bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites. A highlight among its approximately 2,000 temples is the 18th-century Kashi Vishwanath, crowned with gold-plated spires. Outside Varanasi, pilgrimage town Sarnath is the site of 40m Dhamekh Stupa, said to mark the site of Buddha’s first sermon.
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park is a forested wildlife sanctuary in northern India’s Uttarakhand State. Rich in flora and fauna, it’s known for its Bengal tigers. Animals, including tigers, leopards, and wild elephants, roam the Dhikala zone.
Agra Fort
Agra Fort is a historic fort in the city of Agra in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty till 1638 when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. The Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Dashashwamedh Ghat
Dashashwamedh Ghat is the main ghat in Varanasi on the Ganga River. It is located close to Vishwanath Temple and is probably the most spectacular ghat.
Shri Krishna Janmbhoomi
Shri Krishna Janmbhoomi is a Hindu temple in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. The temple is built around the prison cell where Krishna is said to have been born.
Prem Mandir
Prem Mandir is a Hindu temple in Vrindavan, Mathura, India. It is maintained by Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat, an international non-profit, educational, spiritual and charitable trust.
Jhansi Fort
Jhansi Fort or Jhansi Kakila is a fortress situated on a large hilltop called Bangira, in Uttar Pradesh, Northern India. It served as a stronghold of the Chandela Kings in Balwant Nagar from the 11th through the 17th century.
Kashi Vishvanath Temple
Kashi Vishvanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Bara Imambara
Bara Imambara is an Imambara complex in Lucknow, India, built by Asaf-ud-Daula, Nawab of Awadh, in 1784. It is also called the AsafiImambara. Bara means big, and an Imambara is a shrine built by Shia Muslims for the purpose of Azadari.
Anand Bhavan
Anand Bhavan is a historic house museum in Allahabad, India focusing on the Nehru Family.
Agra
Agra is a city in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state. It's home to the iconic Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built for the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan’s wife, Mumtaz Mahal who died in childbirth in 1631. The imposing main building features a massive dome and intricately carved white marble inlaid with precious stones. This is set behind a reflecting pool inside a courtyard defined by 4 minarets.
Varanasi
Varanasi is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh dating to the 11th century B.C. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites. Along the city's winding streets are some 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the “Golden Temple,” dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri is a small city in northern India, just west of Agra, founded by a 16th-century Mughal emperor. Red sandstone buildings cluster at its center. Buland Darwaza gate is the entrance to Jama Masjid mosque. Nearby is the marble Tomb of Salim Chishti. Diwan-E-Khas hall has a carved central pillar. Jodha Bais Palace is a mix of Hindu and Mughal styles, next to the 5-story Panch Mahal that overlooks the site.
Lucknow
Lucknow, a large city in northern India, is the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh. Toward its center is Rumi Darwaza, a Mughal gateway. Nearby, the 18th-century Bara Imambara shrine has a huge arched hall. Upstairs, Bhool Bhulaiya is a maze of narrow tunnels with city views from its upper balconies. Close by, the grand Victorian Husainabad Clock Tower was built as a victory column in 1881.
Mathura
Mathura is a sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The deity Lord Krishna is said to have been born on the site of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, a Hindu temple. Dotting the Yamuna River is 25 ghats, of which Vishram Ghat is considered the holiest. Sati Burj is a 16th-century memorial tower. Dwarkadhish Temple has a carved entrance and a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna.
Sarnath
Sarnath is a city located 13 kilometers north-east of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. Singhpur, a village approximately one kilometer away from the site, was the birthplace of Shreyansanath, the Eleventh Tirthankara of Jainism, and a temple dedicated to him, is an important pilgrimage site.
Prayagraj
Prayagraj earlier known as Allahabad is a city in Uttar Pradesh state, north India. Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and "invisible" Saraswati rivers, is considered holy by Hindus. It’s near the 16th-century Allahabad Fort, built by Mughal Emperor Akbar. In the fort are the ancient sandstone Ashoka Pillar, the underground Patalpuri Temple, and a sacred banyan tree. The Allahabad Museum has Rajasthani miniature paintings.
Vrindavan
Vrindavan is a holy town in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The Hindu deity Krishna is said to have spent his childhood here. It’s home to temples, many dedicated to Krishna and his lover, the deity Radha. At Banke Bihari Temple, the curtain in front of Krishna’s statue is opened and closed every few minutes. At Radha Raman Temple, a gold plate beside Krishna signifies Radha. Prem Mandir is a huge white marble temple.
Jhansi
Jhansi is a historic city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It lies in the region of Bundelkhand on the banks of the Pahuj River, in the extreme south of Uttar Pradesh. Jhansi is the administrative headquarters of the Jhansi district and Jhansi division. Called the Gateway to Bundelkhand, Jhansi is situated between the rivers Pahuj and Betwa at an average elevation of 285 meters.
Meerut
Meerut is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is an ancient city with settlements dating back to the Indus Valley civilization having been found in and around the area. The city is one of the largest producers of sports goods and the largest producer of musical instruments in India. The city is also an education hub in western Uttar Pradesh. Meerut is also known as the "Sports City Of India". The city is famous for being the starting point of the 1857 rebellion against British colonial rule.
Aligarh
Aligarh is a city in the Northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh that is famous for its lock industries and the administrative headquarters of the Aligarh district. It is notable as the seat of Aligarh Muslim University.
Ayodhya
Ayodhya, also known as Saketa, is an ancient city of India, believed to be the birthplace of Rama and the setting of the epic Ramayana. It is adjacent to Faizabad city in the central region of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Ayodhya used to be the capital of the ancient Kosala Kingdom. It has an average elevation of 93 meters. Owing to the belief as to the birthplace of Rama, Ayodhya has been regarded as one of the seven most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus. The Ayodhya dispute concerns the activism by the Hindu groups to rebuild a Rama's temple at the site.
Chitrakoot
Chitrakoot is known as ‘Teerth of Teerths’. The religious and historical importance brings in crowds of visitors throughout the year. ‘Chitra’ literally means “beautiful” and ‘koot’ means “mountain.” The name of the city comes from its location in the northern spurs of the Vindhyas. ‘The hills of many wonders’ blesses visitors spiritually and charms with its treasure of natural forests, gurgling streams, and beautiful falls.
Hastinapur
Hastinapur is a town and a nagar panchayat in Meerut district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It has an ancient history, with occupation going back to 1100 BCE revealed by archaeological excavations. It is described in Hindu texts as the capital of the Kuru Kingdom, and it is also mentioned in ancient Jain texts.
Best Time To Visit Uttar Pradesh
The climate of Uttar Pradesh is general extreme that is; too hot during the summers and biting cold during the winters. Hence there is always a dilemma in the mind of the tourists as to what is the best time to visit Uttar Pradesh. The winter season from December to February is the ideal time for visiting Uttar Pradesh. During these months, the temperature can drop to a minimum of 4°C. The summer season from April to May is very hot in Uttar Pradesh and the temperature can reach up to a scorching 47°C. Most tourists stay away from visiting Uttar Pradesh during the summer months due to the extremely hot weather. Monsoons are from June to September brings the medium to heavy rainfalls to Uttar Pradesh. It is advisable not to visit Uttar Pradesh during these months as the roads are wet and slippery and prone to flooding.
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