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Uttar Pradesh Travel Guide
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).
UTTAR
PRADESH PLACES TO SEE
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