Uttar Pradesh
UP is India's most populous and historically significant state. Home to Taj Mahal, Varanasi (world's oldest living city), the Ghats of Ganges, and Hinduism's spiritual heart.
Uttar Pradesh
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Overview
The Heartland of India
UP is India's most populous and historically significant state. Home to Taj Mahal, Varanasi (world's oldest living city), the Ghats of Ganges, and Hinduism's spiritual heart.
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Key facts
- Area
- 243,286 sq km
- Capital
- Lucknow
- Languages
- Hindi, Urdu, Awadhi
Popular cities in Uttar Pradesh
Agra
Noida
Aligarh
Allahabad
Ayodhya
Azamgarh
Bahraich
Barabanki
Popular stays in Uttar Pradesh
Attractions
The sights that define the state.
Taj Mahal
UNESCO World Heritage ivory-white marble mausoleum, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
4.80· 2-3 hours
Agra Fort
UNESCO World Heritage massive red sandstone fort, a walled palatial city.
4.50· 2-3 hours
Fatehpur Sikri
UNESCO World Heritage abandoned Mughal city with Buland Darwaza and Panch Mahal.
4.40· 3-4 hours
Itimad-ud-Daulah
Mughal mausoleum often called the "Baby Taj", a jewel-box in marble.
4.30· 1 hour
Mehtab Bagh
Moonlight garden across the Yamuna offering the best sunset views of Taj Mahal.
4.20· 1 hour
Akbar's Tomb Sikandra
Magnificent tomb of Emperor Akbar blending Hindu, Christian, and Islamic motifs.
4.30· 1-2 hours
Dashashwamedh Ghat
Most famous ghat with the spectacular daily Ganga Aarti ceremony.
4.70· 2 hours
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
One of the most sacred Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.
4.80· 1-2 hours
Sarnath
Buddhist pilgrimage site where Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment.
4.50· 3-4 hours
Manikarnika Ghat
Sacred cremation ghat, one of the oldest and most spiritually significant.
4.40· 1 hour
Boat Ride on Ganges
Sunrise boat ride along the ghats — a spiritual and unforgettable experience.
4.60· 2 hours
Banaras Hindu University
One of Asia's largest residential universities with the New Vishwanath Temple.
4.30· 2 hours