Home to one of the seven wonders of the world, Uttar Pradesh is the epitome of diversity that welcomes you to the land of rich history, art, culture, and traditions. Uttar Pradesh has a lot to offer other than the iconic Taj Mahal, which of course is its top tourist attraction. The state houses numerous significant Hindu temples, Dargah and Masjid and Christian pilgrimage destinations affirming being an important religious state in the country.
The state offers an experience of a lifetime in the city of Prayagraj, formerly Allahabad that hosts one of the largest religious gatherings in the world- the Kumbh Mela. The land of Lord Krishna, Lord Ram, and Lord Buddha, rich in diversity, transcends all boundaries of art and culture and brings together a mix of people from all around the country. The home to diverse religious people, the state boasts various cultural and religious fests. With massive royal influence in the field of arts, music and dance, the state is home to one of the first Classical dances of India, Kathak. The state also offers abundant wildlife and encompasses various wildlife sanctuaries and few National Parks that are home to a wide variety of flora and fauna.
The sacred city of Varanasi is one of the ancient inhabited cities in the world. Lucknow, the capital of the state is famous for its Chikankari suits, Sarees and Kurta. The city also offers mouth-watering cuisine to revive your soul. The state is known for its Nawabi style in food, mouth-watering street food like Samosa and Kachori as well as the royal kebabs and meaty feasts. Indulge your sweet tooth with famous sweets like Balushahi, Pedha, Halva, Ras Malai, Jalebi, and more. A visit to Uttar Pradesh takes the tourists on a tour of beauty and appreciation.
Language Spoken - Hindi, Braj Bhasha, Awadhi, Bhojpuri
Lucknow
Noida
Varanasi
Kanpur
Prayagraj
Agra
Meerut
Ghaziabad
Jhansi
Aligarh
Mathura
Ayodhya
Vrindavan
Mathura
Fatehpur Sikri
Things to do
World of Wonder, Noida
Taj Mahal visit
Northern Bazaar walking tour in Varanasi
Helicopter ride in Aligarh
Visit the temples of Mathura and Vrindavan
Take a heritage walk in Varanasi
Live the Nawabi life in Lucknow
Best time to visit
While one can visit Uttar Pradesh throughout the year, it is best suggested for tourists to visit between October to March as the weather gets pleasant with the approaching winters and the chill in the air is a welcome change for visitors making it the best time to visit the state