Top 5 Attractions of Uttar Pradesh in 2020

1) Agra

Agra is located on the banks of Yamuna River. It is also the earlier capital of Mughal Empire. Agra is also a home to several architectural wonders in the world. The one of the seven wonder of world, Taj Mahal is also located here. Apart from Taj Mahal, some other architectural wonders of city were Agra Fort, Akbar’s Tomb, Moti Masjid, Juma Masjid and so on.

Best time to visit - October to March

2) Ayodhya

The city, Ayodhya is famous, as it is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama. So the place is also called as Ram Janmabhoomi, as the city is considered as a major sacred place for Hindus. Earlier there existed a dispute among hindu and muslim people for some land, where hindus believe that a temple earlier existed in that land. Recently, upon the Supreme Court verdict, the land was given to hindu for constructing a temple for Rama there. Muslims also got land near it, for them to construct a mosque. The land has its own cultural and religious significance. So the place can be considered as a perfect pilgrimage spot for devotees. Some of the sacred places for worship in Ayodhya were Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Hanuman Garhi, Moti Mahal and so on.

Best time to visit - October to March

3) Varanasi

Varanasi is located on the banks of Ganga river and is considered as the religious capital of India and is an abode to innumerable Hindu devotees. It is one among the oldest city of world with religious significance. Millions of tourists visit this city every year for exploration. Majority of them visit here for performing rituals at Ganga to get rid of their sins. Peoples can take the blessings from the sages found there. The enigmatic attraction of Varanasi lies in its holy environment filled with thousands of people performing their rituals in the Ganga River. Some of the places a tourist must visit in Varanasi includes Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Chunar Fort, Ramnagar Fort and others.

Best time to visit - October to March

4) Allahabad

Allahabad is a popular city in Uttar Pradesh, which is famous for various tourist destinations. The city is also called as Sangam City, since the place is located at the union of three big rivers mainly, Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. The city is also famous for temples and is one of the hindu pilgrimage center of the country. Allahabad is also well-known for its Kumbh Mela celebration, which is held in every 12 years. Millions of people from different part of the country flock to the city for seeing this grand fair and also to take a bath at the holy rivers of Sangam (Triveni Sangam). Other tourist attractions of Allahabad includes Allahabad Fort, Khusro Bagh, Allahabad Museum and so on.

Best time to visit - October to April

5) Lucknow

Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh, which is undoubtedly an attractive tourist destination in the country. Also Lucknow is famous for biryani and kebabs. The city of Nawabs is most visited place by the tourists in Uttar Pradesh. Other popular tourist destinations in Uttar Pradesh include Bara Imambara Monument, Museum, Rumi Darwaza, Zoo, Chattar Manzil, Dilkusha, Bhul Bhulaiya and so on. So Relax and enjoy the city’s new age facilities, and visit again.

Best time to visit - November to February