Uttar Pradesh has marked its presence greatly in the Indian history and is a state of great political, cultural, and religious importance.
The Heritage Arc covers three major tourist cities of the state, Agra, Lucknow, and Varanasi. Important cities near these three cities are also included in the arc. Traversing the Heritage Arc by air, rail or road brings alive unforgettable experiences in history, spiritualism, art and nature.
Agra: The city of wonder
Home to one of the seven wonders in the world, Agra witnesses a huge number of tourist arrivals. The city is studded with splendid architecture, dating back to the Mughal-era.
The cultural and historical richness of the city has also earned it a place in the Golden Triangle along with Delhi and Jaipur. Agra Fort. Taj Mahal, and Fatehpur Sikri have been recognized by the UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Agra is surrounded with numerous tourist destinations, especially of religious importance. Mathura, the birth place of lord Krishna is revered by his devotees and millions of them pay their visit here. Places like Barsana, Gokul, Nandgaon, and Vrindavan are associated with Lord Krishna’s childhood and attract a lot of tourism.
Lucknow: The city of Nawabs
The capital city of the state, Lucknow lies in the middle of the arc. This bustling city is famous for the class of its Nawabi era. The era is famed for its elegance and delicious food, a mix of the ancient and modern.
It hoards loads of amazing monuments which showcase a fascinating blend of ancient, colonial and oriental architecture. Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara, British Residency, Constantia House, Dilkusha and Begum Hazrat Mahal Park are some of the most famous tourist spots.
Varanasi: The religious capital
One of the oldest living cities in the world, Varanasi attracts a huge number of tourists looking for spiritual enlightenment and salvation. The city is situated on the banks of Ganga and enjoys a position of religious importance in Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. This city which goes by three names: Varanasi, Benaras, and Kashi, finds mentions in the ancient Indian scriptures.
WILDLIFE IN U.P
Wildlife in Uttar Pradesh is well known with Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, but in fact, the state has a lot more to offer. The land is beautifully scattered with all the wildlife and sanctuaries around. Variety of species, extinct in other parts of Northern India like the endangered One-horned Rhinoceros are found in these sanctuaries. Some of the animals that are sighted in the wild life sanctuaries of Uttar Pradesh are rarely to be seen elsewhere, as for instance the Gangetic dolphin are seen in the National Chambal Sanctuary in the state.
With its unique flora and fauna and visual treats of species like Tigers and Gangetic Dolphins, a state like Uttar Pradesh also lays its major focus on the importance of wildlife conservation. The wildlife tours to these marvels car surely offer you an unmatched excitement to explore more of U.P’s roaring wildlife. And associating closely with the state’s biota can be one of the unforgettable and mesmeric experiences of your life.
FESTIVALS IN UTTAR PRADESH
Kumbh Mela
Kumbh is the confluence of all our cultures. It is the symbol of spiritual awakening. It is the eternal flow of humanity – the surge of rivers, forests and the ancient wisdom of the sages. It is the flow of life itself.
The Kumbh Mela, believed to be the largest religious gathering on earth is held every 12 years on the banks of the ‘Sangam’, which is the confluence of three holy rivers – Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. The Mela alternates between Nasik, Allahabad, Ujjain and Haridwar every three years. The one celebrated at the Holy Sangam in Prayagraj, called Maha Kumbh, is the largest and holiest of them.
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