8 Best Places to Visit in Uttar Pradesh

February 27, 2024

By Char Dham Yatra

8. Lucknow

Situated on the banks of river Gomti, Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh is one of the popular places to visit in Uttar Pradesh 

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7. Kushinagar

The historical town of Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh is one of the popular places of Buddhist Pilgrimage in India

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6. Sarnath

Sarnath is one of the sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India and also one of the must visit places in Varanasi 

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5. Ayodhya

Ayodhya or Awadh is the birthplace of the Hindu deity, Lord Ram Shri Ram. This holy city has been regarded as the first one of the seven most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus 

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4. Fatehpur Sikri

Akbar, the greatest Mughal Emperor, was commissioned Fatehpur Sikri in 1569. The city was constructed to honour Sufi saint, Sheikh Salim Chisti, who used to live in a cavern on the ridge at Sikri. 

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3. Vrindavan

Vrindavan is a major pilgrimage center for the Hindus and one of the oldest cities in the country. The holy town of Vrindavan has a very rich history associated with the Hindu god Lord Krishna. 

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2. Varanasi

Varanasi is an ancient city located on the banks of river Ganga in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is one among the most revered places of Pilgrimage in India and also one of the best places to visit in Uttar Pradesh. 

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1. Agra

Agra is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the World with three UNESCO World Heritage monuments - Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri & Red Fort. 

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