Uttar Pradesh

Make the most of the new year and kindle your wanderlust with the long weekend calendar of 2019. Here is a list of the long up and coming weekends of this new year, so that you don't have to compromise on ...

Imagine entering a place and someone saying, 'Smile now that you are in Lucknow'. This is the best thing that could happen to anyone. It instantly makes you feel special and urges you to set foot in that place and explore ...

A waterfall takes birth when a stream flows from soft rock to hard rock. The credit goes to the phenomenon of erosion. It plays a vital role. These glittering cascades tumble over a rocky ledge into a plunge pool below. Isn't ...

PC: Charlesjsharp A very interesting fable revolves around the origin of the Chambal river. They say that the river actually originated from the blood of cows that were sacrificed by a king striving for absolute power. His lunacy, in return, prompted ...

It is cent percent accurate - "Choose a place and assuredly it will tell you legends." From natural to man-made wonders, India hosts umpteen places reflecting the priceless and timeless art through its beauty. Uttar Pradesh is one such place which ...

The great Indian rhinoceros is also known as the one-horned rhinoceros and is listed as a vulnerable species. It is a native of the Indian subcontinent. The most important habitat of this animal includes the entire stretch of the Indo Gangetic ...

If magnificent architecture, curiosity about the historic past and photography are on your hit list, then Chini Ka Rauza is a monument you must visit! Agra is counted as one of the unrivalled destinations when it comes to Indian history. Of ...

Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, represents the rich heritage and culture of the state. Historically, Lucknow was the focal point of the 1857 War of Independence. The city is known for clothes of chikan and zardozi embroidery, as well ...

Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary was incepted as a sanctuary in 1991 by the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department. The lake after which the place is named is also known as the Keetham Lake. The sanctuary is placed amidst - 30 kilometres - ...

The Dudhwa National Park is part of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve and is a protected area which stretches across the districts of Lakhimpur Kheri and Bahraich, comprising not only of the tiger reserve but also the Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary and the ...

Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh, which is considered as the largest state in India. The place is also known as the cultural capital of the state in addition to making the state a political as well as cultural centre ...

Agra, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, has a rich historical connection. Though Agra is mostly associated with the Mughals, there is evidence of its existence even before, mentioned in Mahabharata as Agrevana. The present-day Agra was founded by Sikandar Lodhi ...