UTTAR PRADESH TOURISM
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Uttar Pradesh is a majestic land, offering breathtaking tourist attractions. It is the perfect holiday destination for any age group of people. It takes sheer pride in its tourist attractions such as Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, which is like the brightest diamond in the crown of India. From ancient temples to wildlife sanctuaries, historic places, mind blowing architectural marvels, massive forts, rich cultural heritage and scenic beauty, the state is rich in every sense. The state is visited by both national and international tourists throughout the year.
Agra
★★★★★Lucknow
★★★★☆Varanasi
★★★★★Mathura
★★★★☆Chitrakoot
★★★★★Hastinapur
★★★★★53.6
Crore
local visitors in 2019
3.80
Crore
foreign visitors in 2019
23.1%
more
foreign visitors
87%
visitors
increased in 2019
EXPLORE
Agra
Located on the banks of River Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh, Agra is a popular tourist destination as it is home to one of the 7 wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal.
Varanasi
World's oldest living city, Varanasi - also known as Kashi (City of Life) and Benaras, is the spiritual capital of India. It is one of Hinduism's seven holy cities.
Vrindavan
One of the oldest cities on the banks of Yamuna, Vrindavan is considered to be one of the most important places of pilgrimage for the devotees of Krishna.
Mathura
Mathura is the birthplace of the very beloved Lord Krishna. Located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Mathura and Vrindavan are often considered twin cities.
Hastinapur
Hastinapur is an ancient town which was the centre to the glorious tales of the epic Mahabharata. It is also birthplace of three Jain Teerthankara.
Jhansi
Jhansi lies in the western part of the upland Bundelkhand region, along the border with Madhya Pradesh state and just west of the Betwa River.
Ayodhya
Ayodhya, located on the banks of river Sarayu in Uttar Pradesh, is one of the seven sacred cities for Hindus. Ayodhya plays a critical role in the Hindu epic of Ramayana as it is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama.
Chitrakoot
Chitrakoot, a small town situated in the north Vindhyan range, is located over the districts of Chitrakoot in Uttar Pradesh and Satna in Madhya Pradesh. It holds great importance according to Hindu mythology and the epic Ramayana.
Lucknow
A city of kebabs and nawabs, of architecture and history, of literature and culture – that is Lucknow. This artistic hub of Awadh region beautifully brings together the opulence of a glittering past and the simplicity of a modern city.
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Culture
Uttar Pradesh rewarded the state with two greatest gifts to humanity, those are two epics, 'Ramayana' and 'Mahabharata'. From the epic age, the territory of Uttar Pradesh being nurtured by several fresh streams of culture, the two most significant being those generated by the teachings of the Buddha and Mahavira, the 24th Jain Tirthankar. The fountainheads of Brahmanical culture are centered at holy places as Kashi, Ayodhya, Prayag, Mathura and the Himalayan hermitages. Mathura has proved to be a veritable store-house of buried ancient art, both of the Brahmanical and Buddhist varieties and Kashi, which has withstood the ravages of times, of living Hindu art. While it is secular, liberal and progressive state, at the same time it is deeply rooted in social and religious traditions and taboos.
Music
Uttar Pradesh had been the land of the great sages and hermits and the singing of ancient hymns and mantras laid the basic tradition of music, which has blossomed into a musical tradition. One was the court music that found patronage in the Courts like Agra, Fatehpur-Sikri, Lucknow, Jaunpur, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Banda and Datiya. The second was the religious tradition emerging from the Bhakti Cult rooted and flowered in centres like Mathura, Vrindavan and Ayodhya. Rulers and musicians from Uttar Pradesh contributed to the prosperity of Hindustani music. Artistes of the stature of the shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan, Birju Maharaj, tabla maestro Kishan Maharaj, the legendary Baba Allaudin Khan and his disciples Pt. Ravi Shankar and Ustad Vilayat Khan; ghazal singers Begum Akhtar, Rasoolan Bai, Girija Devi and many more have lived and practised their art here.
Art and Craft
One of the important crafts of Uttar Pradesh is Chikankari, which entails delicate and traditional hand embroidery. This form of handicrafts is mainly practiced in Lucknow. It is done on fabrics like chiffon, muslin, organza, organdie and silk. Chikan saris and Kurtas which are the perfect summer wear.
Uttar Pradesh is the largest Brass and Copper producing state in India. In domestic-ware each of the 'lotas' (small water-pots) is known by the name of its origin, like Etawah, Banaras, Sitapur, etc. The ritual articles are largely in copper. Moradabad in U P is famous for its art metalwork and known for its coloured enamelling and intricate engravings.
Lucknow is well known for its jewellery and enamel work. Exquisite silverware with patterns of hunting scenes, snakes and roses are very popular. The Bidri and Zarbuland silver works of Lucknow have fine embroidery on excellent pieces of huqqa farshi, jewel boxes, trays, bowls, cufflinks, cigarette holders, etc. Renowned ivory and bone carvings with motifs of flowers, leaves, creepers, trees, birds and animals are widely produced in Lucknow. The master craftsmen create intricate items like knives, lampshades, shirt pins and small toys.
'Attars' or perfumes are also produced in Lucknow since 19th century. The Lucknow perfumers experimented and succeeded in making attar with delicate and lasting fragrances those are made from various aromatic herbs, spices, sandal oil, musk, essence of flowers, and leaves. The famous Lucknow fragrances used in perfumes are khus, keora, chameli, zafran and agar.
Literature
Uttar Pradesh has had a long history of language and literature. The sheer variety and richness of the astonishing contribution of literary figures from Uttar Pradesh dates back to the ancient days. It rewarded the state with Hinduism’s twin Sanskrit epics, Ramayana and the Mahabharata. This is the land of Kabir, Tulsidas, Surdas and Keshavdas. There were other luminaries who were fabled for their rich endeavours—scholars such as Ashwaghosh, Ban, Mayur, Diwakar, Vakpati, Bhavbhuti, Rajshekhar, Laxmidhar, Sri Harsh and Krishna Misra, who were prominent at the courts of the kings of the time. Major centres of literature have been Varanasi (Banaras or Kashi of old times), Braj region, Awadh, Bundelkhand and in later years, it was Prayagraj.
Architecture
The architectural wonders in Uttar Pradesh include Buddhist Stupas and Viharas, Ancient Monasteries, Townships, Forts, Gates, Palaces, Temples, Mosques, Mausoleums, Memorials and other community structures. Besides other places these magnificent structures have been built in and around the seats of learning, pilgrimage and major cities like Agra, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Lucknow, Jhansi, Mathura, Kanpur, Meerut and Mirzapur. Mughal architecture is a seamless fusion of Hindu, Islamic, and Central Asian culture. The splendour of UP’s Islamic buildings has received world acclaim. Three of its monuments are UNESCO-acclaimed World Heritage sites. This includes the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and Emperor Akbar’s dream capital Fatehpur Sikri.
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