The wealth of its monuments, mystical call
of its mountains and lakes, and the religious fervour that it evokes, have
rendered Uttar Pradesh, one of the most fascinating states of the Indian
Union. Whether one is on a spiritual quest, or in search of adventure, or
just on a curiosity trip, Uttar Pradesh has something to offer to everyone.
Situated in the northern part of India, it has the distinction of being the
most populous state of India. In terms of area, it is the fourth largest,
among all the states.
It is divisible into three distinct regions
geographically; the Himalayan region on the north, the vast Gangetic plain
at the centre, and the Vindhya Range and plateau on the south. Uttar Pradesh
is watered by the mighty rivers of northern India - Ganga, Yamuna, Ramganga,
Gomati and Ghaghara. Almost all the important towns and trading centres of
the state, are clustered around these rivers. The confluence of the Ganga
and Yamuna, the two most sacred rivers of India, at Allahabad, has been a
vital pilgrimage site through the centuries.
Uttar Pradesh offers
an endless array of attractions, to the tourist by way of monuments, health
resorts, mountain peaks, a wealth of ancient temples and viharas, rich flora
and fauna, fascinating rivers and captivating valleys. Agra, Ayodhya,
Sarnath, Varanasi, Lucknow, Mathura and Prayag combine religious and
architectural marvels; Nainital, Mussorie, Ranikhet and Almora are hill
resorts of rare charm; Corbett and Dudhwa National Parks head a long list of
wildlife reserves and sanctuaries; Yamnotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath,
Hemkund and the Pindari Glacier, enfolded wthin the Himalayan ranges, offer
a combination of adventure, pilgrim centres and natural beauty.
How to Get There
Air:
Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is well connected by air with New
Delhi, Patna, Calcutta and Mumbai.
Rail: Lucknow is an
important junction of the Northern and North Eastern Railways. It is well
connected with all important cities of India.
Road:
Lucknow is well connected with New Delhi (497 km), Agra (363 km), Calcutta
(985 km), Kanpur (79 km) and Allahabad (225 km).
City
To Visit
Agra -|- Lucknow
-|- Varanasi
