Located in Northern India, Uttar Pradesh is India's most populous state and the fourth largest in area. The Taj Mahal, India's most famous tourist attraction, is located in the city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh. It also has great historic importance as it was home to powerful empires of ancient and medieval India, including Magadha, Nanda, Mauryan, Sunga, Kushan, Gupta, Gurjara, Rashtrakuta, Pala and Mughal which many say was improved by the Nawabs of Awadh. Allahabad and Varanasi are of great religious importance to pilgrims making Uttar Pradesh a must-visit for those who want a taste of India.
Known as the Hill of Many Wonders, Chitrakoot in Uttar Pradesh is one of the oldest pilgrimages in the country. Located on the banks of…
Religious
Among the four Buddhist pilgrimages associated with Lord Buddha’s life, Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh is the place where Gautam Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana. Situated 53 km…
Religious
Believed to be the place where Krishna spent his childhood, Mathura is sacred not just to the Hindus but also to the Jains and Buddhists.…
ReligiousHistorical. Cultural
Apart from the fort of Jhansi, magnificent temples, churches, the Government Museum and the Rani Mahal, Jhansi has also acquired great popularity thanks to the…
HistoricalCultural
The birthplace of Rama may not exactly be your idea of weekend getaway but a visit to the city where several religions -- including Buddhism…
Religiousculture
Allahabad is not just the city that gave India the most number of prime ministers it is also one of the four venues for the…
ReligiousCulturalHistorical
The place where Buddha preached his first sermon, Sarnath is one of the four main Buddhist pilgrimage destinations. If its enlightenment you are looking for…
ReligiousCultural
Living in the shadow of Agra and Varanasi, Lucknow is perhaps UP’s most underrated tourist destination. Lucknow is known for its culture, poetry and music…
CulturalHistorical
Allen Forest Zoo, Phool Bagh, Jajmau and Bithoor are just some of the many places of interest in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh’s most populous city and…
CulturalHistorical
One of the oldest cities in the country, Vrindavan is where Krishna is believed to have grown up. The hub of all activity is the…
ReligiousHistorical
