Places to Visit Near Faizabad | Weekend Getaways from Faizabad

Ayodhya- Explore the Path of Lord Rama

Ayodhya is an old city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, located on the banks of the Sarayu River. It's known as one of the seven sacred cities for Hindus, believed to be......

Barabanki - In The Home Of The Parijat Tree

One of the four districts of Faizabad division in Uttar Pradesh, Barabanki is bound by the parallel streams of the Ghagra and Gomti rivers. The district is also known as the......

Basti - Bamboo Forests And Mango Groves In Basti

Basti, a town located in the Basti district of Uttar Pradesh, has in the ancient period, been ruled by several dynasties, many of whom have left an indelible mark on the......

Bithoor - Where The Epic Ramayana Was Penned

Located about 22 km from Kanpur, lies the scenic and beautiful town of Bithoor on the banks of the river Ganges. Far from the madding crowd of Kanpur, Bithoor provides the much......

Gorakhpur - Bringing Bhagwad Geeta To The World

Situated about 250 km from Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, Gorakhpur was an integral part of the Mauryan, Shunga, Kushana and Gupta empires. The city takes its name from......

Jaunpur - Historical Sites In Jaunpur

Jaunpur is a city in Jaunpur district in Uttar Pradesh. The history of the region dates to 1359 when it was known as Shiraz-e-Hind; it was founded by Feroz Shah Tughlaq.......

Kanpur – Beyond The IIT

Located on the banks of the holy river Ganga, Kanpur is the biggest city of the state of Uttar Pradesh. Legend has it that in the era of Mahabharata, Duryodhana gifted a piece......

Kaushambi - Pilgrimage Centre For The Buddhists

Kaushambi is a major pilgrimage centre for the Buddhists. Located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Kaushambi attracts many devotees throughout the year. It is believed that Buddha......

Kushinagar - Confluence Of Faith

Kushinagar is an important Buddhist pilgrimage town in Uttar Pradesh. According to Buddhist scriptures, it is here near the Hiranyavati river that Gautama Buddha attained......

Lucknow - In The Land Of Nawabs

 Popularly known as the city of Nawabs, Lucknow, the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh, is situated on the banks of the river Gomti. The city’s history dates back......

Mirzapur - Celebrate India's Craftsmanship

Mirzapur is one of the districts of Uttar Pradesh with the Mirzapur town as the district headquarters. The main attractions of Mirzapur are its several ghats and historical......

Pratapgarh - Convergence Of faith In Pratapgarh

Pratapgarh is a district in Uttar Pradesh and is named after its headquartered town Bela Pratapgarh. History has it that a local raja by the name of Ajit Pratap Singh made his......

Prayagraj- The Land Of The Sangam

Prayagraj formerly known as Allahabad, one of the largest cities of Uttar Pradesh is a city of many dimensions. Apart from being a major pilgrimage centre for the Hindus,......

Raebareli - The Political Seat Of The Gandhi Family

The district of Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh is named after its headquartered town. The district was carved out in the year 1858 by the British. The district has several......

Varanasi - A Brush With The Divine At Varanasi

Varanasi, also known as Banaras, Kashi, and the spiritual capital of India, is a symbol of the relationship between the river and the people of Varanasi. A place of......