With the globalization in1992 , India opens it’s doors for international markets to render in India. With 7.9% growth rate , India is making mark as ASIA’S leading tourist destination.
Located in North of India is Uttar Pradesh that is known for it’s rich culture and tradition. It is home to Ayodhya and Mathrua , the birth place of Lord Rama and Shri Krishna. People in Uttar Pradesh represent various facets of history, art , architecture , language and trade. Agra is world famous because of Taj Mahal which is among the 7 wonder’s of the world.Taj Mahal was built in 17th century and marks 25 lakh visitors every year.
When talk about Uttar Pradesh , there are number of places other than Taj Mahal. One of which consists mausoleum of various Sufi Saints where a person can purify his soul with divine blessing’s of god. Others include: Agra Fort , Fatehpur Sikri’s Buland Darwaza , mausoleum of Salim Chistri , Palaces of Birbal , Jodha Bai and even Punch Mahal are quite famous in Agra.
Kushinagar, Sarnath, Lumbini, Sravasti are some of the other world renowned Buddhist places that attracts great tourist attention in Uttar Pradesh. Lumbini, the birth place of Gautam Budha in Gorakhpur, register a large number of tourists every year. While on the other hand, Sravasti gives a flavor of spirituality. It is believed that Gautam Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons in Sravasti. Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana in 18th year of his age in Kushinagar. Buddha’s 6.10m long statue that represent the last phase of his life was made of red stone which was excavated in 1876. Sannath is another place in Uttar Pradesh where Buddha preached his first sermon.
Apart from the various buddisht destinations, Uttar Pradesh also hosts the world’s largest hindu ceremony i.e. the Kumbh Mela that takes place every in 12 year in Haridwar and Varanasi. Thousands of men and women including monks , saints & sadhus attend the Mela. Clad in saffron with ash powder dabbed on skin, the Naga sanyasis are the most sought during this time. The next pious festival is the Magh Mela of Allahbad which is famous for taking dip in Ganga. Around 12 Lakh people participate in Magh Mela which takes place every year.
Yet another most coveted destination for hindus is Kashi which is famous for ghats. It is the 2nd oldest city in world after Jerusalam. The Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi is home to Vishwanath Jyotirling and is one of the most sacred of hindu temples.
Not only this, The wildlife at UP is invites adventurous tourists forom all over the world. Dudhawa National Park in Lakhimpur district is famous for species which are excint from other national parks. Hastinapur wildlife scantury, Kishanpur sanctuary and National Chambal scantury are places with large forest cover and attract tourist from India and abroad in large numbers.
A tour of uttar Pradesh would take you to shrines, pilgrimages sites, wildlife scantuaries and national parks which are significant to lives of Indian people. Lucknow, the capital of UP, also known as city of nawabs is hub for the national and international tourist.
Uttar Pradesh truly has everything that make your trip a dream come true and money worthy. Right from ancient monuments to modern ones , forts to palaces , mosques to mausoleum temples, UP makes your trip complete.
PRAVEEN YADAV
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