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Uttar Pradesh - Heartland of India
Uttar Pradesh, a North Indian state, is an important region in tourism point of view in the country. The economy of the state is the second largest in the country. The lead role in the state’s economy is played by agriculture and service sectors. The state’s service sector is contributed by the travel and tourism, hotel industry, real estate, insurance and financial consultancies. Lucknow, the second largest metropolitan area in north and central India after Delhi, is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh shares borders with Rajasthan in its west, Haryana and Delhi in its northwest, Uttarakhand and the neighboring country of Nepal in its north, Bihar in its east, Jharkhand in its southeast and Madhya Pradesh in its southwest. Covering 243,290 sq km (93,933 square miles), the state occupies 6.88% of the total area of the country. The fifth largest Indian state by area provides shelters to over 200 million inhabitants, being the most populous state in the country.
Uttar Pradesh shares borders with Rajasthan in its west, Haryana and Delhi in its northwest, Uttarakhand and the neighboring country of Nepal in its north, Bihar in its east, Jharkhand in its southeast and Madhya Pradesh in its southwest. Covering 243,290 sq km (93,933 square miles), the state occupies 6.88% of the total area of the country. The fifth largest Indian state by area provides shelters to over 200 million inhabitants, being the most populous state in the country.
How to Reach
- Air:Uttar Pradesh has four domestic airports in Agra, Kanpur, Lucknow and Varanasi, and no international airport, connecting the main cities of the state to Delhi and other large cities of the country.
- Rail:The state is connected through major rail heads at Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad and Mughalsarai to other parts of the country.
- Road:Good network of roads connects the state to other corners of the country through NH 2, 25, 26, 27, 29, and 45, and other roads.
Best Time to Visit
- Summers stay in Uttar Pradesh from March to June, with extremely hot and dry weather having temperature going up to 42°C.
- Monsoons arrive in the state in July and pour the region till October.
- The state faces winters from November to February, with extremely chilly temperature going down to 2°C -4°C.
The best time to visit Uttar Pradesh is from October to March, when the weather remains pleasant in winders. Its summers remain very, hence uncomfortable for tourism.
Other Destinations
- Agra : The city is known for the symbol of love Taj Mahal built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.
- Lucknow : The state capital possesses many splendid monuments including Imambara, Roomi Darwaza, Asafi Mosque, Daulat Khana, Mubarak Manzil, Moti Mahal, Chhatar Manzil, Jama Masjid and National Botanical Garden.
- Allahabad : Best known for Kumbh Mela, the city has the Patalpuri Shrine: the citadel of Allahabad, Akshay Vat and Ashoka Pillar.
- Varanasi or Banaras : One of the most ancient towns in the world, this religious city is known for having 84 Ghats and numerous famous temples including Sankat Mochan Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Durga Kund and Manas Mandir.
Other popular Destinations in Uttar Pradesh are listed below:
- The Dudhwa National Park
- Jhansi
- Mathura
- Chitrakoot
- Kanpur
- Vrindavan
- Ayodhya
- Braj Bhoomi
- Gokul
- Hahidwar
Fairs and Festivals
Ayodhya
- Ram Lila
- Ram Navmi Mela
- Sravan Jhula Mela
- Parikramas
Braj Bhoomi
- The Rang Gulal Mahotsav
- Janmashtami
- Braj Parikrama
Gokul
- Janmashtami
- Janmotsav in Bhadon
- Annakut Festival
- Trinavat Mela
Chitrakoot
- Ramayan Mela
- Ramnavmi
- 'Deepdan' during Dipawali
- Navaratri
- Vijayadashmi
- Shrawan Jhoola Mela
- Amavasya Fair
Haridwar
- Maha Kumbh – 1998
Varanasi : 'Every Day, Festive Day'
- Poornima
- Mahashivaratri
- Holika-Dahan
- Dhrudpad Mela
Major Destinations
Agra
- Taj Mahal : Symbol of Love
Lucknow
- Imambara
- Roomi Darwaza
- Asafi Mosque
- Daulat Khana
- Mubarak Manzil
- Moti Mahal
- Chhatar Manzil
- Jama Masjid
- National Botanical Garden
Allahabad
- Kumbh Mela
- Patalpuri Shrine : the citadel of Allahabad
- Akshay Vat
- Ashoka Pillar
Varanasi or Banaras
- Chauki Ghat
- Man Mandir Ghat
- Assi Ghat
- Scindia Ghat
- Manikarnika Ghat
- Dashashwamedha Ghat
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