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Known For : Taj Mahal Agra Fort Itimad-ud-daulah's Tomb

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 S...

Best Time: October to March

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Known For : Kamadgiri Gupt Godavari Ramghat

Chitrakoot straddles the Uttar Pradesh-Madhya Pradesh border on the banks of the Mandakini River, and Hindu tradition holds it as the place where Rama, Sita and Lakshmana spent a significant stretch of their fourteen years in exile. Pilgrims still circle Kamadgiri, the forested hill considered the s...

Best Time: July to March

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Known For : Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Ganga Aarti Assi Ghat

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&...

Best Time: October to March

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Known For : Banke Bihari Mandir Prem Mandir Nidhivan

One of the oldest cities on the banks of Yamuna, Vrindavan is considered to be one of the most important places of pilgrimage for the devotees of Krishna. It is said that Lord Krishna had spent his childhood in Vrindavan. The name of the city has been derived from Vrinda (meaning basil) and van (mea...

Best Time: October to March

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Known For : Bara Imambara Ramakrishna Math Lucknow Ambedkar Memorial Park

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 nuts...

Best Time: October to March

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Known For : Dhamek Stupa Sarnath Archaeological Site The Mahabodhi Society Temple

A quiet and spiritual town set amidst the otherwise densely populated state of Uttar Pradesh, Sarnath is a city of historical marvel with numerous Buddhist stupas, museums, excavated ancient sites and beautiful temples that prove to be a source of immense wonder and astonishment to tourists due to t...

Best Time: October to March

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Known For : Vindhyavasini devi temple Kali Khoh temple Sita kund

Vindhyachal is a famous Hindu pilgrimage spot closer to Mirzapur and Varanasi and has several temples in the vicinity with their own interesting stories. This town is situated on the banks of holy river Ganga and people come here to take a dip into it to pray to Goddess Ganga.

Best Time: October to March

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Known For : Ram Janmabhoomi Shri Hanuman Garhi Mandir Sri Nageshwarnath Temple

Ayodhya has been transformed in just the past few years, from a quiet district town into one of India's most significant living pilgrimage sites. The Ram Mandir, consecrated in January 2024 on the banks of the Sarayu River, rises across three storeys and 392 pillars in Nagara-style architecture, its...

Best Time: October to March

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Known For : Triveni Sangam Khusro Bagh Anand Bhawan

Prayagraj, formerly known as Allahabad, is a city located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Reminiscent of all that is spiritual and sacred in Hinduism, Prayagraj is famous for Triveni Sangam or the meeting point of three rivers - the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the Saraswati. Built on the site ...

Best Time: October to March

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Known For : Wildlife Sanctuary Ashtapad Jambudweep Jain Tirth

Hastinapur is an ancient town which was the centre to the glorious tales of the epic Mahabharata. Situated on the banks of Ganga near Meerut in UP, Hastinapur is also the birth place of three Jain Teerthankara, and it has become an important centre of pilgrimage for the Jains.

Best Time: October to March

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Known For : Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple Govardhan Hill Dwarkadheesh Temple, Mathura

One of Hinduism's seven sacred cities, Mathura is the birthplace of the very beloved Lord Krishna. Located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Mathura and Vrindavan are often considered twin cities (located only 10km away from each other). Mathura is a small town dotted with temples from various ages and...

Best Time: October to March

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Nestled in the Lakhimpur-Kheri District of Uttar Pradesh on Indo-Nepal border, Dudhwa National Park is all about wildlife, nature and diversity and is a perfect getaway for nature buffs and wildlife lovers.

Best Time: December to Apr

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Located in : Agra

Located at a distance of 40km from Agra, Fatehpur Sikri is a town in the Agra district and a famous tourist attraction. A city predominantly made of red sandstone, Fatehpur Sikri was founded in 1571 century by Mughal Emperor Akbar. It is essentially a fortified city built by the king and had been th...

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Located in : Chitrakoot

Kalinjar Fort rises about 1,203 feet above the Bundelkhand plains, one of eight great forts raised by the Chandela kings who also built the temples of nearby Khajuraho, though Kalinjar served war rather than worship. Its history reads like a chronicle of empires: in 1545, the Sur emperor Sher Shah S...

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Known For : Rani Mahal Jhansi Fort Jhansi Museum

The city of Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh is a definite addition to every history buff or traveller who sets foot in this state. Sitting at the very south in the Bundelkhand region and built on the banks of the Betwa and Pahunch rivers, Jhansi is popular as the place where Rani Laxmi Bai, who is...

Best Time: November to March

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Located in : Uttar Pradesh

Located on the banks of Gomti River in Sitapur district of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, Naimisharanya is a revered Hindu temple enshrined by the God Vishnu. Also known as Nimsar, Neemsar or Nimkhar, it is one of the ‘Divya Desams’ i.e. one of the 108 Vishnu temples mentioned in the works of ...

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Known For : Fort Ater Bateshwar Temples

Just a 1 hour drive down from Agra, this is a perfect destination for the wildlife enthusiasts. It is a habitat of some of the most endangered species, but the main attraction here are, Gharial, Red crowned turtles, Gangetic Dolphins, Indian skimmers, among others.

Best Time: November to March

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Located in the north-eastern region of Uttar Pradesh near Gorakhpur, Kushinagar is a prominent Buddhism pilgrimage site. This religious town is believed to be the place where Gautam Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana, making Kushinagar an international tourist destination, especially among the fol...

Best Time: November to February

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Pilibhit is a quaint little town cloaked in dense forest in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is also called 'Basuri Nagri- the land of flutes' because of the large scale production of flutes that is undertaken here. This city with its picturesque beauty and a number of skillfully built temples with be...

Best Time: September to March

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Known For : Shri Radha Rani Temple

Barsana is a place of historical significance which is located in the district of Mathura at Uttar Pradesh, India. The town is nicknamed as the Birthplace of Radha Rani as the Hindu goddess Radha (Lord Krishna's consort) was born in this city. Barsana is also popular for the grand celebration p...

Best Time: October to March

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Located in : National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary

With a backstory that is ironic to the infinite calm that they offer, Bateshwar Temples is situated in the ghats of Chambal. It is believed that some of the most infamous and sought after dacoits of the Chambal Region had made it their hiding place. The complex was in a shoddy shape until the Archae...

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A sacred land that holds importance to the Hindus, Jains and Buddhists alike, Sravasti is a cultural paradise, that lies in the heart of Uttar Pradesh. Monasteries from Thailand, Tibet and Korea bring to life every architect's dream. A city that holds the ancient Bodhi Vriksh (tree) is not unfamilia...

Best Time: September to November

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Located in : Uttar Pradesh

Fort Unchagaon is not just an exceptional heritage resort but also a spectacular weekend getaway. Situated majestically in the village of Unchagaon which is close to Garh Mukteshwar on Moradabad – New Delhi National Highway in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

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At just about 110 km from Delhi, Garhmukteshwar is a heritage town that dates back to having been part of ancient Hastinapur. It currently falls in the Hapur District of Uttar Pradesh. One of the famous road trip routes from Delhi, this is the closest point where one can take a bath in the Holy Gang...

Best Time: March to May

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Located in : Lucknow

Bithoor is a quaint little town nestled away in the Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, acclaimed for being an important hub of pilgrimage for Hindus. Along with its religious significance, Bithoor also has a good share of historical places of interest. Bithoor is immersed in local legends, religious ...

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Located in : Lucknow

Also known as Shahid Chandra Shekhar Azad Bird Sanctuary, the Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary is located in Unnao near Lucknow. Engulfed by dense forests, this bird sanctuary is home to over 250 species birds and is also a great place to spot other wildlife.

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Located in : Lucknow

Situated in the Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh, 25 kms away from Lucknow, Dewa or Dewa Sharif is a small town which is renowned world wide for the shrine of Haji Waris Ali Shah. Considered to be a prominent site of Muslim heritage, the shrine also has a mosque and a khankah within the premises,...

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Known For : Blue World Theme Park Green Park Stadium Nana Rao Park

Situated on the banks of Ganges, Kanpur is one of the largest cities of Uttar Pradesh, and the industrial capital of the state known for its chemical, textile and leather industries. Known for its immense human resource, it has also earned a reputation as the eleventh most populous agglomeratio...

Best Time: October-March

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Known For : Worlds of Wonder Water Park The Great India Place DLF Mall of India

Noida sits just across the Yamuna from Delhi, a planned city that's grown into one of the National Capital Region's busiest satellites. Its best-known landmark is the Buddh International Circuit, a 5.14-km FIA Grade 1 track that once hosted Formula 1 and today keeps the adrenaline going with MotoGP ...

Best Time: September to December, February to March

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Known For : Augharnath Temple Shapir Hastinapur

Rich culture, stunning monuments, significant history and lip-smacking cuisine awaits you at Meerut. This historical city located in the state of Uttar Pradesh sits at a distance of about seventy kilometres from New Delhi, forming part of the National Capital Region (Delhi-NCR). With an exciting pas...

Best Time: October - March

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Known For : Ganeshdham Vahelna Bhairon Ka Mandir

Muzaffarnagar sits deep in western Uttar Pradesh's sugarcane country, its canal-fed fields among the largest sugar-producing land in the state. Just outside the city, the riverside ghats at Shukratal draw pilgrims each Kartik Purnima to the spot where tradition holds that Sage Shuka once recited the...

Best Time: November to February

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Known For : ISKCON Temple Ghaziabad Shipra Mall Drizzling Land Water and Amusement Park

Ghaziabad can be best described as the "Gateway to Uttar Pradesh". Although geographically located in Uttar Pradesh, it forms part of the Delhi NCR (National Capital Region). Given its proximity to the national capital, the social life of the rapidly developing town is intertwined with that of Delhi...

Best Time: October to December, February to March

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Known For : Jama Masjid Aligarh Aligarh Fort Sir Syed House Museum

Aligarh is best known for the university that carries its name: Aligarh Muslim University, founded in 1875 by the reformer Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, its red-brick Indo-Saracenic buildings, including the university's own Jama Masjid and the Maulana Azad Library, still drawing visitors interested in its ar...

Best Time: October to February

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Located in : Uttar Pradesh

Pilibhit is a quaint little town cloaked in dense forest in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is also called 'Basuri Nagri- the land of flutes' because of the large scale production of flutes that is undertaken here. This city with its picturesque beauty and a number of skillfully built templ...

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Loni sits right on the Delhi border, a busy NCR suburb on the banks of the Hindon River that's grown up around manufacturing and trade. Its quieter history survives in Loni Fort, an 18th-century structure built by the Rohilla chieftain Najib-ud-Daula, one of the few pre-colonial buildings left stand...

Best Time: October to March

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Firozabad is a city located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, at distance of 40 kilometer from Agra. Firozabad is dotted with specialty shops offering dainty glassware, colourful beads and dazzling bangles, a thriving industry for which the city has received much International acclaim. As a result of t...

Best Time: October to March