Cities of Uttar Pradesh

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Agra :
Agra is globally renown as the city of the Taj Mahal But this royal Mughal city has, in addition to the legendary Taj, many monuments that epitomise the high point of Mughal architecture... more

Allahabad :
Kumbh Mela's history originate from the beginning of the creation. Mythology has it that the Gods and the Demons once churned the oceans in the search of the nectar Amrit of immortality. As soon as the pitcher containing nectar was retrieved, a struggle started between the two wrest control of the same... more

Badrinath :
Badrinath, located on the right bank of river Alaknanda, is a shrine, that evokes the most intense religious feelings. An abode of seers, saints and yogis from time immemorial, Badrinath is one of the four Dhams, a devout Hindu... more

Fatehpur Sikri :
The city was intended to embody the noble ideals, and the humanitarian bent of this dynamic emperor. Although a Muslim, Akbar was famous for his incredible tolerance towards other religions, and he is said to have... more

Haridwar :
Haridwar means the 'Gateway to the abode of gods'. Its long history, which goes back to pre-historic times, has lent it many names. In Hindu mythology, it is known as Kapilsthan. Legend has it, that the Suryavanshi Prince Bhagirnath, performed penance here, to salvage... more

Kedarnath :
Kedarnath is the most important Hindu shrine in Himalayas, and among the major Shiva temples, of the country. Located at the source of the river Mandakini, Kedarnath is one of the twelve Jyothirlingas, of Lord Shiva... more

Lucknow :
Lucknow, took almost two centuries to grow to the size of a metropolis. The first hundred years of success, belonged to the Nawab Wazirs who, in different degrees contributed to its growth and transformed it into, what has been metaphorically... more

Rishikesh :
Surrounded by hills on three sides, Rishikesh is located on the right bank of the Ganga, at its confluence with the Chandrabhaga stream. One of the holiest places on the upward pilgrimages to the Himalayas... more

Varanasi :
Varanasi, known to the devout as Kashi, is said to have been founded by Shiva, Lord of the Universe. One of the oldest living cities in the world, as also one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India, Varanasi is a major... more

Dehradun :
Dehradun, one of the most important towns of the state of Uttar Pradesh, located at an altitude of 700 m, serves as the gateway to Mussoorie. The town lies in the Dun Valley, on the watershed of the Ganga and Yamuna... more

Deogarh :
Deogarh, the fort of Gods, is situated on the right bank of the Betwa river, at the western end of the Lalitpur range of hills. Due to its strategic location, on the main route to the Deccan, it was a constant bone of contention... more

Mussourie :
Mussourie, is sprawled over a horse - shoe shaped ridge. Easily accessible from Delhi, Mussourie is one of the prime hill resorts of the country. It offers some breathtaking views... more

Pithoragarh :
Pithorgarh boasts majestic peaks like Nanda Devi East, Nanda Devi West, Trishul, Hardeol, Nandakhat, Rajrambha, Bambadhura, and the Panchchuli group amongst others. It has its fair share of... more