Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh – the fourth largest and most populous stare of India, Utter Pradesh, of up as it is called colloquially, us a state of great natural diversity geographically, it has three distinct regions. The northern part of the state touches the foothills of the Himalayas, nestling the beautiful serene hill stations. The kumaon area is especially known for beautiful lakes. The southern most part of the state again to touch the Vindhya range. In contrast is the vast and infinitely fertile Ganga delta in between- the plains that had nurtured many centuries of political and cultural evolution the awesome Himalayas have attracted explorers and pilgrims alike, in search of beauty and tranquility as much as divinity and salvation.
Two of India’s holiest rivers, the Ganga and Yamuna rise here. The arduous and Hazardous treks to kedarnath and Badrinath had been considered the ultimate in pilgrimage by devout Hindus for centuries. The forest, mountains, Valleys, dales are great for mountaineering, hiking, trekking. Up is famous for delicate Chikan and shadow work embroidery, the exquisite Muslim culture if floral perfumes, old world zari and tinesl embroidery, enamel work on brass and jewellery.
Tourist Places in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow – capital of utter Pradesh distinctive Mughal architecture Home of kathak dance and Hindustani classical music. Airport ;Lucknow
Agra- Mughal Capital,famed for Taj Mahal, 17th century mausoleum of Emperor Shah Jehan’s Wife Mumtaz.Agra fort. Airport :Agra.
Fatehpur Sikri – Abandoned capital of emperor Akbar, exquidite Mughal architecture.
Mathura – Hindu pilgrimage place, considered birthplace of lord Krishna. Dwarkadhish and Gita Mandir temples. Airport : Agra.
Vrindavan – another Krishna cult pilgrimage place. Temple of International society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Airport: Agra.
Sravasti, Kushinagar – Buddhist pilgrimage places. Lord Buddha died in Kushinagar.
Ayodhya – birthplace of Rama of Ramayana. Hindu pilgrimage pillar, Mughal fort and palace. Airport: Allahabad.
Allahabad- Hindu pilgrimage centre. Site of Kumbh mela. Ashoka pillar, Mughal fort and palace. Airport: Allahabad
Varanasi – On the Ganga, Called the eternal city one of the oldest and holiest Hindu pilgrimage centers. Famous for temples, bathing ghats, handicrafts and for nearby Sarnath, Buddhist shrine. Airport: Varanasi
Hardwar, Rishikesh, Badrinath, Kedarnath – Pilgrimage centers.
Valley of Flowers – discovered in 1931 by the famous mountaineer Frank smythe, the rolling meadow in the Garhwal Himalayas is truly the garden of gods. It is a 16 ½ km trek from Govindghat, which is 28 km from Badrinath. May Garhwal meadows have a profusion of wild flowers in the summer months but the Valley of Flowers has an extraordinary range- over 350 varieties to delight the botanists, nature lovers and tourists alike.
Jhansi – Romantically entwined with the tales of Lakhmibai, Queen of Jhansi’s valiant resistance to the British in 1857, it is a little town with a fort and museum.
Gangotri, Yamunotri – Sources of the rivers Ganga and Yamuna, considered hold by the Hindus.
Ranikhet, Nainital, Almora, Dehra Dun, Mussoori- Hill stations.
Carbett, Dudhwa – National parks .
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