Most Interesting Places To Visit In Uttar Pradesh

Some people are very fond of travelling. For this, they like to go to different places. While some people like to go to adventure places, one is fond of visiting historical places. At the same time, most people like to go abroad. With this, let us tell you that there are many such places in India which are considered best for visiting. One of which is Uttar Pradesh. Here you will get to see more than one place to do shopping. Here you will get a chance to get closer to the history of India. So let's know about these places.

Agra

Located on the banks of River Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh, Agra is a popular tourist destination as it is home to one of the 7 wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal. It is a sneak peek into the architectural history and legacy of the Mughal empire with two other UNESCO World Heritage Sites Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. History, architecture, romance all together create the magic of Agra, and hence, makes for a must-visit for anyone living in or visiting India.

Mathura

‘Krishnabhoomi’ or the land of Krishna, Mathura is amongst the most visited places in Uttar Pradesh. The town near the famed Vrindavan is dotted with temples and a sacred Yamuna River flows past it. The entire lined with 25 ghats, which are thronged by devotees at dawn and sunset. Mathura was once a Buddhist centre and the home to thousands of monks and several monasteries, today all that remains of the old sights are the beautiful sculptures recovered from ruins.

Varanasi

World's oldest living city, Varanasi - also known as Kashi (City of Life) and Benaras, is the spiritual capital of India. It is one of Hinduism's seven holy cities. The old city of Varanasi lies along the western banks of the Ganges, spread across a labyrinth of narrow galis. Be prepared to walk on foot and encounter some holy cows! Temples at almost every turn engulf Varanasi but the Kashi Vishwanath Temple is the most visited and the oldest of the lot. Benaras is known as the city of Lord Shiva for a reason, and rightfully so.

Vrindavan

Holding immense religious importance amongst Hindu devotees, Vrindavan is a place where the worshippers of Lord Krishna throng to seek the blessing. Dozens of temples, old and modern, dot the town and they come in all shapes and sizes holding their own peculiarities and stories. Each temple can be reached by narrow winding lanes that are plush with shops that sell worship items and sweets. One thing, one has to be aware of are monkeys, who practically mug visitors.

Lucknow

The capital and the largest city of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, situated on the banks of river Gomti, welcomes you with a heartwarming note of "Muskuraiyein, kyunki aap Lucknow mein hai". A city of kebabs and nawabs, of architecture and history, of literature and culture – that is Lucknow in a nutshell for you. From a slice of rich colonial history to modernized museums, this artistic hub of Awadh region beautifully brings together the opulence of a glittering past and the simplicity of a modern city.