Uttar Pradesh is the largest state of India and a prominent tourist location, having tremendous geographical, demographical and political significances. The state is in fact bigger in terms of its size from some of the neighboring countries of India. No wonder, exploring such a state would take a lot of time and it is also quite impossible to pen down all the tourist attractions of Uttar Pradesh in a single piece of writing. Here in this article, we shall focus on the top three tourist destinations of Uttar Pradesh, which are the iconic locations of this state.
Varanasi – The Temple Town of India
Start your Uttar Pradesh Holidays from the famous temple town of India, Varanasi. It is one of the largest cities of India, known as a holy place, located at the bank of the holy Ganges. Varanasi is famous for two things basically. The first one is the holy Ganges and other is for the temple of Kashi Biswanath, a temple of Lord Shiva. Loads of travelers come here to accomplish the divinity through dipping into the Ganga River. Often the Ghats of Varanasi can be seen occupied by the monks or Saints. Arati or worshipping of Ganges with fire makes the place divine, filled with spirituality, during evening time. The lanes of Varanasi are popular for possessing ancient charms. Varanasi is also considered as the oldest city of India, offering religious and cultural charms to be explored.
Visit Taj Mahal in the City of Agra
Agra is yet another ancient city of India, hosting the iconic structure, namely Taj Mahal, which is one amongst Seven Wonders of the World. Agra was the capital of India during Mughal Empire, thus no wonder that the city is stuffed with a lot of historic tourist attractions. Enjoy the royal charm of Taj Mahal, which is also known as the Symbol of Love. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, in the memory of his dear wife Mumtaz. The monument is completely furnished with white marbles and it is located at the bank of the holy river Yamuna, which is an important river of Indian, found to be mentioned in ancient Indian scriptures. Apart from Taj Mahal, Agra also hosts the famous Red Fort of Agra, which has similarities with Delhi Red Fort. The Red Fort of Agra is bigger in terms of its size than Delhi Red Fort. It is a must-visit place during Uttar Pradesh holiday.
Lucknow – The City of Nawabs
Holidays in Uttar Pradesh would not be completed without visiting Lucknow, the city which is famous for its special food dish – Biriyani. Biriyani is a preparation of rice with meats and it is said that Nawabs (the royal families) of Lucknow bought this exquisite food recipe along with them from Middle East. Rich cultural and traditional aspects of Lucknow will certainly please you, furnishing the royal hints of antiquity. Some of the famous landmarks of Lucknow are Lucknow Museum, Chota Imambara, Bara Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, etc. If you are a foodie and interested in heritage or cultural trips, then your Uttar Pradesh holiday packages should incorporate this exquisite place.
