Uttar Pradesh

The oldest living city in the world, Varanasi is where life and death meet. There are more than 80 ghats in the city nestled on the banks of River Ganges. Manikarnika Ghat is renowned as the largest cremation ground in the world, with more than 150 bodies being burned daily. The city will offer you a spiritual experience like no other. Do attend the Ganga aarti, sit by the ghats or go for a boat ride, and gorge on some delicacies like malaiyo and chaat.

Steeped in the Hindu epic Ramayana, Ayodhya is the birthplace of Lord Ram and a sacred pilgrimage destination. Visit the iconic Ram Mandir, Ramkot, Mani Parbat, and Tulsi Smarak Bhawan. The calm Saryu River flows by the city. This is one of the best places in India to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights.

Mathura and Vrindavan are where Lord Krishna was born and brought up. These two cities played a big role in his life, and are therefore a popular destination among devotees. Visit the Govind Dev Temple, Dwarkadhish Temple, Bankey Bihari Temple, and ISKCON Temple. Celebrate the festivals of Janmashtami and Holi in these cities.

Lucknow was once ruled by Nawabs, and you can see its influences even today in its majestic structures and rich cuisine. The City of Nawabs has many monuments built in the Mughal Era such as the Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza. You can also visit Ambedkar Park and British Residency here. Lucknow is also known as the City of Kebabs, popular for its tunday kebabs, biryani, and other meat dishes.

Home of Rani Lakshmibai, the brave Queen of Jhansi, the city played a big role in India’s first War of Independence. Experience the past of the city through historic structures like Jhansi Fort and Rani Mahal, along with the museums in the city.

Previously known as Allahabad, Prayagraj is renowned for the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of three holy rivers, Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati. You can also visit Anand Bhavan, Allahabad Fort, and Khusro Bagh. It is also the place of the world’s largest Hindu gatherings, the Maha Kumbh Mela, held every twelve years. The Magh Mela takes place in February every year.

The birthplace of Buddhism, Sarnath is a small town in Uttar Pradesh with many stupas and monuments you can visit. The national emblem of India, Ashoka Pillar, is also situated in Sarnath. Visit the Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Thai Temple, and Tibetan Temple. The Sarnath Museum offers a glimpse of Buddhist history and culture.

Lucknow is often known as the city of nawabs. This capital city of Uttar Pradesh was once ruled by Nawabs, influences of which can be seen even today in the cit

Varanasi, or Benaras, is considered to be the oldest living city in the world. This holy city is situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges river, and has aroun