About Uttar Pradesh

Situated in the northern part of India, it has the distinction of being the most populous state of India. In terms of area, it is the fourth largest, amongst all the states. The wealth of its monuments, mystical call of its mountains and lakes, the religious fervor that it evokes, have rendered Uttar Pradesh as one of the most fascinating states of the Indian Union. Whether one is on a spiritual quest or in search of adventure or just on a curiosity trip, Uttar Pradesh has something to offer everyone.

Uttar Pradesh offers an endless array of attractions, to the tourist by way of monuments, health resorts, mountain peaks, a wealth of ancient temples, rich flora and fauna, fascinating rivers and captivating valleys. Agra, Ayodhya, Sarnath, Varanasi, Lucknow, Mathura and Prayag combine religious and architectural marvels; Nainital, Mussoorie, Ranikhet and Almora are hill resorts of rare charm; Corbett and Dudhwa National Parks head a long list of wildlife reserves and sanctuaries; Yamnotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Hemkund and the Pindari Glacier, enfolded within the Himalayan ranges, offer a combination of adventure, pilgrim centers and natural beauty.

The World famous Taj Mahal, a mausoleum of matchless beauty, the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri in Agra; the capital city of Lucknow - the erstwhile state of Nawabs; the birth place of Lord Krishna - Mathura are some of the other places of great interest.