Uttar Pradesh

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 ...

Take a trip to Allahabad, one of the largest cities of Uttar Pradesh. Formerly called Prayag, this city is a major religious centre and you can see its name mentioned in the Vedas and in the Hindu epics - Ramayana ...

Situated in the state of Uttar Pradesh on the banks of the river Ganga, Hastinapur traces its roots to the times of Mahabharata, and according to the epic it was the capital of the Kauravas. Legend has it that the Great ...

Uttar Pradesh is a major tourist hub in India as travellers come here from far and wide to marvel at the many beautiful monuments that stand here. It is here where the cultural dance form Kathak originated and is also the ...

Uttar Pradesh is a major tourist hub in India as travellers come here from far and wide to marvel the many beauties that stand here. It is here where the cultural dance form Kathak originated and is also the birth place ...

Bareilly is a small district in the state of Uttar Pradesh and is known for the many temples that are spread around the region. The city has an illustrious history and tourists coming here have a great experience unravelling the mysteries ...

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 temples here are the Prem Mandir and the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, both are ...

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 ...