Uttar Pradesh

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 ...

Noida is actually an acronym for New Okhla Industrial Development Authority and is managed by the authority with the same name. It came into being on 17 April 1976 and every year this day is celebrated as ‘Noida Day.' It is ...

Sravasti in Uttar Pradesh was one of the six largest cities in India during the times of Gautam Buddha. The city finds mention in the epic Mahabharata and is believed to have been named after the legendary king Shravasta. However, Buddhist legend ...

Varanasi also known as Banaras is situated on the banks of river Ganga in Uttar Pradesh and is one of the oldest cities in the world. It is often referred to as the 'Religious Capital of India' and has been the ...

Mathura, was originally, and is still revered as, Braj Bhumi, or the ‘Land of Eternal Love.' The name was bequeathed to Mathura because Lord Krishna is said to have spent his childhood and growing up years here. His various ras-leelas with ...

The state of Uttar Pradesh is a famous pilgrimage centre. Devotees from across the world seek spiritual intervention at the many temples of this state. The most popular temple here is the Prem Mandir which is visited by thousands of devotees ...