Uttar Pradesh, also known as the home of politics is the largest population state of India. In terms of land area, this state is the fifth-largest Indian state. Having mythological links dating back thousands of years to the Ramayana era, Uttar Pradesh has several religious tourist destinations. Lucknow is the administrative and legislative capital of Uttar Pradesh and Kanpur is the financial and industrial capital of this state. This state is also the centre for Hindu pilgrimage. Uttar Pradesh attracts a large number of both national and international visitors. Uttar Pradesh offers two special regions which mostly attract thousands of visitors from all around the world and these are city of Agra which offers Heritage sites of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri etc. and holy cities of Varanasi, Ayodhya, Mathura and Allahabad. Uttar Pradesh also hosts a Kumbha Mela every 12 years, where over 10 million visitors gather.

Major Tourist Attractions in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow - Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh and known as political centre of India. Lucknow offers its bazaars laden with huge heaps of handicrafts. Here are lots of Nawabi Palace, Imambaras, forts and handicrafts that bear witness to the days of yore. This city is also famous for its numerous kinds of eatables.

Varanasi - Varanasi is one of the famous pilgrimage centers of India visited by thousands of visitors every year. The ghats of River Ganges are blessed with several small and big temples and morning prayers make them very unique. Varanasi is also known for its silk and saree weaving factory. Some more tourist places of Varanasi are Kashi-Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple and Durga Temple.


Agra - Agra in Uttar Pradesh is known for its beautiful Taj Mahal and other unique and ancient forts and monuments in all over the world. Taj Mahal is one of the seventh wonders of the world. Some other tourist attractions in Agra are Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah and Muslim Shrines that never fail to charm the visitors.

Fatehpur Sikri - Fatehpur Sikri, also known as the Ghost City was once the capital city of Akbar's empire. Fatehpur Sikri is a World Heritage site. Fatehpur Sikri fort was built in honor of Sufi Saint Salim Chisti. This fort still preserves several unique palaces, halls and courtyards.

Mathura - Mathura city is a holy pilgrimage centre for Hindus. This city houses several old temples. This is the city of historical and religious importance. The prime attraction of this city is a playground of Lord Krishna who spent many years of his life here. This city of Mathura is established on the banks of the sacred Yamuna River.

Vrindavan - Vrindavan is also a pilgrimage destination where Lord Krishna is believed to have spent his childhood days. This place attracts thousands of visitors because it is the home of several temples and some major tourist attractions like Banke Bihari Temple, Dwarkadheesh Temple, Sri Krishna Janam Bhoomi, Goverdhan Pahar and ISCKON temple.

Allahabad - This city of Allahabad, also known as Prayag has the special importance as it is situated at the confluence of three rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. These all three rivers are sacred rivers. This place is also keeps the religious importance. Kumbh Mela is held here every year. It is believed that a dip in the holy waters of Prayag washes away all of a person's sins.

Dudhwa National Park - Dudhwa National Park is very famous wildlife park of this state as it is the place which has several famous species of animals and birds. This park covers an area of 614 sq. km. This is one of the finest tiger reserves of India. Some of the commonly spotted animals at Dudhwa include the Leopard, Swamp deer, Hispid Hare and Bengal Florican.

Adventure Holidays in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh offers several adventure activities for your holidays. These adventure activities include river rafting, rock climbing, water sports, Wildlife Park, trekking, cycling, jeep safari and many more. There are lots of fast rivers in Uttar Pradesh which offers water sports activities to its visitors in which river rafting is very famous. One can also take pleasure during the camel safari and jeep safari in the national parks of this region.

Major Cities in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is the major tourist attraction for those people who desire to see the old and historical forts and monuments. Cities of Uttar Pradesh offer breathtaking beauty of its monuments. At pilgrimage point this is the only state which is ahead from other states of India. Allahabad, Varanasi, Mathura are the most sacred cities of the Hindus visited by millions of devotees and tourist every year in search of the peace. Some of the famous cities of Uttar Pradesh are Muradabad, Fearozabad, Varanasi, Khurja, Agra, Allahabad, Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Bundelkhand and Noida.