Uttar Pradesh

"Lord Rama and Goddess Sita stood on a hilly place and enjoyed the scenic vistas" and that's why Chitrakoot came to be known as the 'Hill of Wonders' located between the borders of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. True to its ...

Do you know the occupation of Lord Shiva? He is the gatekeeper of cremation ground! Yes, that is why Aghori Sadhus believe in living near cremation grounds. We can either call it a sect or a state of mind but for ...

Have you heard of Lathmar Holi played in Barsana town? Yes, it is one of the unique Holi celebrations in India. According to mythology, Mathura is the birth place of Lord Krishna and Vrindavan is where he spent his childhood. It ...

Bara Imambara is one of the major landmarks of Lucknow. It was built under the rule of Asaf-ud-Daula , the Nawab of Awadh region. Bara Imambara is a shrine built by the Shia Muslims for the purpose of Muharram rituals. The ...

Taj Mahotsav is a cultural festival which is organised every year in Agra. The festival takes you back in time with themes of ancient Mughul times. The 10 days festival is celebrated with fun and frolic. It is also a good ...

November is a season when winter kicks in and the climate starts becoming cold. North India has many places to visit in November and most of Himalayan region begins to get snowfall in this time. The weather is pleasant during this ...

Agra is best known for the famous Taj Mahal; one of the ' Seven Wonders of the World'. Little overshadowed by Taj Mahal is the Red Fort in Agra. Agra Fort near Taj Mahal is nothing less than an architectural wonder. ...

Vrindavan is a holy place for Hindus. It is believed to be the place where Lord Krishna spent his childhood. Vrindavan is a town in Mathura district; Mathura, the birth place of Lord Krishna. There are number of temples dedicated to ...

India is rich in natural resources. It has a number of Wildlife Santuaries which are a home for many species of plants and animals. There are many wildlife sanctuaries in North India. Conserved vegetations like Terai ecosystem, mangrove forests, evergreen forests ...

Gorakhpur is a small hamlet in Uttar Pradesh that has seen the rise and fall of many empires like the Mauryan, Shunga, Kushana and Guptas. Rich with the culture and heritage of these empires, it gets its name from the saint ...

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 needed solace to rejuvenate and relax. It is a ...

Lucknow also known as 'The City of Nawabs' is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh and is the hub for culture and artists. It is the second largest city of Uttar Pradesh, only after Kanpur. The City of Nawabs is known ...