10 Best Cities and tourist places to Visit in Uttar Pradesh
Agra – It is the home of one of the wonders of the world, The Taj Mahal. This ancient city is filled with buildings of beautiful architecture. Some attractions are Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad-Ud-Daula, Fatehpur Sikri, Wildlife SOS, Sikandara, Aram Bagh, Khas Mahal, Panch Mahal, Musamman Burj, Jama Masjid, Agra Art Gallery, Mehtab Bagh etc.
Lucknow – It is also called the city of Nawabs and is the capital of Uttar Pradesh. The city has its royal ancient touch still intact. Lucknow is known for its arts, crafts, music, and literature. Some attractions are Bara Imambara, British Residency, Chhota Imambara, Lucknow Zoo, Dr. Ambedkar Park, Hazratganj, Constantia House, Lucknow Museum, Rumi Darwaza, Chattar Manzil, Begum Hazrat Mahal Park etc.
Varanasi – It is also called religious capital of India. It is amongst the seven holy spots for Hindus. The city is situated on the banks of Ganga River. The tourist attractions are River Ganges, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sarnath, Manikarnika Ghat, Archaeological Museum, Man Mandir Ghat, Chaumsathi Ghat, Ramnagar Fort, Chunar Fort, Banaras Ghats etc.
Allahabad – It is known as the pilgrim center as Lord Brahma is supposed to have landed on this place on earth. The three rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati cover the city from three sides. This ancient city is also known as Prayag. Every 12 years the famous Kumbh Mela is organized here. The tourist’s spots are Triveni Sangam, Khusro Bagh, Allahabad Museum, Allahabad Fort, Patalpuri Temple and Akshaya Vat, Jawahar Planetarium, Anand Bhavan etc.
Kanpur – It is situated on the banks of River Ganga. It is the biggest city of Uttar Pradesh. An industrial hub, Kanpur is called the commercial center of Uttar Pradesh. Some tourist destinations are Bithoor, Jajmau, Boodha Bargad, Kanpur Gardens, Shri Radhakrishna Temple, Jain Glass Temple, Mecca Masjid, Allen Forest Zoo, and Agricultural Gardens.
Mathura –It is the birthplace of Lord Krishna. Mathura is among the seven holy cities of India. There are many ancient and new temples here. There was a Buddhist center here and there were many monasteries in ancient past. Some of the attractions are Krishna Janma Bhoomi Mandir, Jama Masjid, Dwarkadhish Temple, Kusum Sarovar, Radha Kund, Kans Qila, Mathura Museum, Raja Bharatpuras Palace, Govardhan Hill etc.
Fathehpur Sikri – Emperor Akbar built it in the 16th century. The beautiful architecture of forts and palaces makes it a famous historical city. Some of the tourist destinations are Panch Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas, Buland Darwaza, Johbhai Palace, Lotus Throne, Khwabgah etc.
Ayodhya – It is an ancient city and is said to be the birthplace of Lord Rama. Also Babri Masjid of 16th century is here and is a place for followers of Islam. Some attractions are Moti Mahal, Kanak Bhawan, Hanuman Garhi, Ramkot, Treta Ke Thakur, Mausoleum of Bahu Begum, Gulab Bari, Guptar Ghat, Faizabad Museum etc.
Vrindavan – It is a religious pilgrim city of Lord Krishna. The buildings and temples here are ancient. It is located near another holy city called Mathura. Some tourist destinations are Yamuna River, Govind Dev Temple, Iskcon Temple, Kesi Ghat, Bankey Bihari Temple, Shahji Temple, Rangaji Temple etc.
Jhansi – It is a well known historic city and land of Jhansi ki Rani. Jhansi is located on the banks of Pahujor Pushpvati river. The major attractions are Rani Lakshmi Bai jumping point, Panch Mahal, Shiva Temple, Baradari, Bhawani Shankar, Samadhyan Tomb, Ganesh Temple, Kal Kothri, Shahar Darwaza, Kadak Bijli and Jhansi Fort.
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