Uttar Pradesh

State having city of Taj Mahal and river Ganges and house of rich culture

Places in and around Uttar Pradesh

Groups always run in this order. Inside each group, the must-see picks come first; hikes and places to stay follow the order Windhorse recommends.

Sights and attractions in Uttar Pradesh

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Aarti at Varanasi

This is particularly interesting to see in Varanasi where elaborate Ganga Aarti at Dasaswamedh ghat is held every evening, just after sunset.
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Agra

Agra is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh.
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Agra Fort

The great Mughal Emperor Akbar commissioned the construction of the Agra Fort in 1565, A.D. although additions were made till the time of his grandson Shah Jehan.
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Allahabad

Allahabad is an inscrutable place and the ideal way to untie its ambiguity is by exploring it on a walking trip among its narrow alleys and bustling streets.
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Benaras Hindu University

Today the campus has faculties of Arts, Science, Music, Sanskrit, Languages, Engineering, Statistics and Medical to name a few of them.
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Boat Ride on Ganges

The banks of rivers are linked with colourful temples and a network of narrow alleys called ghats lead down to the water's edge.
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Chini Ka Rauza

Nowhere is history more bountiful than in the Agra.
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Dudhwa National Park

The Reserve has a range of fascinating wildlife.
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Durga Temple( Monkey Temple)

Durga Temple, also nicknamed "Monkey temple," was built at some point of time in 18th century.
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Fatehpur Sikri

All the indispensable treats of solitude can be savored on the journey to Fatehpur Sikri.
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Ghats

A ghat is a series of steps leading down to the river, used by bathers and pilgrims, and riverside Varanasi consists of a long sequence of ghats.The best…
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Itmad-ud-Daulah Tomb

Part of the fascination of Agra is its incredible cultural wealth, so beautifully evident in the form of medieval Mughal tombs, one of which is the amazing tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah.
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Mariams Tomb

Mariams tomb is located on the left side of Agra-Mathura road, to the west of Akbars tomb, Sikandara.
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Ramnagar Fort

It is a typically Mughal style of architecture with carved balconies, open courtyards, and picturesque pavilions.
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Sangam

Around 7 km from Civil Lines, overlooked by the eastern ramparts of the fort, wide flood plains and muddy banks protrude towards the sacred Sangam.
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Sarnath

About 13kms north-east of Varanasi, Sarnath is the site of the deer park where Gautama Buddha first gave his sermon after enlightenment and also where the original Sangha was formed.
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Sikandra

The legendry life of Emperor Akbar dwarfs other Mughal rulers in many ways; from his legacy as the greatest emperor that ever lived, to the spiritual esteem in…
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Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful masterpieces of architecture in the world.
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The Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Also known as the Golden Temple & dedicated to Lord Shiva.
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Varanasi

Varanasi also known by names such as Benaras and Kashi is situated on the banks of the river Ganges (Ganga) in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
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Vrindavan

In its beauty, from the epic enormity of Lord Krishna to the religious importance it commands.