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Uttar Pradesh Tourism: Top 30 Tourist Places To Visit in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is one of the biggest states of India that is located in the Northern part which attracts both the International tourists as well as those from India. The popularity is due to the presence of world heritage tourist places in Uttar Pradesh.

This place also has a huge religious significance that drags the attention of tourists to visit Uttar Pradesh at least once. The milky white Taj Mahal is one of the most prominent places that every tourist to Uttar Pradesh will visit without fail. The presence of the Himalayan foothills on to the Northern side along with the Gangetic plain in the center makes the state of Uttar Pradesh varied from others.

There are many historical places in Uttar Pradesh such as Varanasi, Ayodhya, Mathura, Vrindavan, and many others. It is familiarised as ‘The Heartland of India’ and presents various types of cuisines to its tourists. So, let’s have a look at the places to visit in UP (Official Website) and know about them in detail.

1. Agra

Taj mahal

Agra is one of the most populous cities of India is located on the banks of Yamuna river. This city has become one of the Uttar Pradesh points of interest as there are huge numbers of Mughal-era buildings with a home to one of the seven wonders of the world.

The world famous tourist spot, symbol of love Tajmahal is located in Agra, while the other places to visit by tourist include Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Itimad-Ud-Daulah, Sikandra, Jama Masjid, Chini Ka Rauza, Ram Bagh, Mariam’s tomb, Mehtab Bagh, Keetham lake, Mughal Heritage walk are some of the important places to visit in Agra.

The important things to do in Agra, without forgetting are to taste the Agra popular sweets Petha also purchasing the popular leather goods and carpets for which it is popular.

How to Reach:

Reaching Agra is quite easier Airlines or trains or even through intercity buses that will provide transport facility to the nearby cities such as Delhi, Noida, Moradabad, Lucknow, and other cities.

Uttar Pradesh tourism provides bus services within the town through Agra Municipal Corporation. The other feasible means of transportation from one destination to the other in the Agra city are E-rickshaw, cabs along with the Agra Metro Rail Transport.

Major Tourist Attractions of Agra:

  • Taj Mahal
  • Agra Fort
  • Tomb of I’timād-ud-Daulah
  • Akbar’s tomb
  • Mehtab Bagh
  • Jama Mosque
  • Moti Masjid
  • Chini Ka Rauza

2. Allahabad

Allahabad

Allahabad is one of the holy city located in the state of Uttar Pradesh and is one of the famous places that will be in the list of Uttar Pradesh destinations. Allahabad city attracts the tourists with the holy rivers meeting point that is popularly known as Triveni Sangam that is where Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers meet.

Tourists need to visit these places when they visit Allahabad that are Allahabad Fort, Patalpuri temple, Allahabad museum, Khusro Bagh, Anand Bhavan, Jawahar Planetarium, Chitrakoot and many others. Upon visiting the things to do in Allahabad are visiting popular such as glass, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, and agricultural fields.

How to reach:

Traveling to Allahabad from any other Indian state is quite easy with the help of airways. Even international tourists can find it easy by approaching the airports located in Varanasi and Lucknow.

Allahabad junction being the head in North Central Railway Zone, it is connected to all the major Indian cities. Buses are also operated from nearby cities to reach tourist places in Uttar Pradesh.

Major Tourist Attractions of Allahabad:

  • Allahabad Fort
  • Anand Bhavan
  • Khusro Bagh
  • Triveni Sangam
  • Allahabad Museum
  • Triveni Sangam
  • Swaraj Bhavan
  • Jawahar Planetarium

3. Ayodhya

Ayodhya

Ayodhya is one of the important pilgrimage centers for Hindus and is located in the Ayodhya district of Uttar Pradesh state. This is considered as one of the historical places in Uttar Pradesh. As the history speaks that it is the birthplace of Lord Sri Rama and their Kingdom existed.

Ayodhya is one of the Uttar Pradesh famous places along with many places to visit for tourists. Some of the popular places are Hanuman Garhi fort, Ramkot, Nageshwarnath temple, Chakravarti Maharaj Dashrath Mahal, Darbari Durga Kali temple, Ram ki Paidi, Datuvan Kund, Janki Mahal, Valmiki Ramayan Bhavan, and Kanak Bhavan.

People might be thinking what the things to do in Ayodhya are; they can visit Sarayu River for a holy dip as well as shopping for the handmade goods.

How to reach:

Tourist can reach Ayodhya through airways at Faizabad airport, while it is possible in trains through Faizabad Railway station. It is possible through buses where it is connected to all the major cities and towns that make it easier for tourists to travel all the Uttar Pradesh destinations.

Major Tourist Attractions of Ayodhya:

  • Hanumangarhi
  • Ram Janmabhoomi
  • Naya Ghat
  • Ram Ki Paidi
  • Hari Darshan bhajan Mandal
  • Janki Mahal
  • Kanak Bhawan
  • Dashrath Mahal Ayodhya

4. Bareilly

Bareilly

Bareilly is visited by a large number of tourists and is home to the huge number of Uttar Pradesh points of interest. It is located on the Ramganga River and is the 50th largest city in India. Bareilly is also popularly known as Nath Nagiri due to the presence of seven Lord Shiva temples in this place.

This is the hometown of popular celebrities such as Priyanka Chopra, Kavitha Seth, Percy Pratt, Anuj Tiwari are some to name among them. There are many things to do in Bareilly for a tourist such as tasting the popular Seekh Kebabs, Nahari, Alloo ki Tikki and at the same time visiting Trivati Nath temple, Khan Jhaye Niyaziya Dargah Shrine, Jagannath temple, Alakhnath temple and many more.

How to reach:

Bareilly is well connected to all the major cities of India through three modes of transport. In order to reach Bareilly through airways, people need to take off at Pantnagar airport, while through train they can reach Bareilly junction which is the major one.

Major Tourist Attractions of Bareilly:

  • Fun City
  • Mahant Shree Kalugiri Ji Alakhnath Temple
  • Trivatinath Mandir
  • Dhopeshwar Nath Temple
  • Agrasen Park
  • Panchal Museum
  • Mayur Van Chetna Kendra

5. Barsana

Barsana

Barsana is one of the popular towns in the state of Uttar Pradesh and is familiarised as the land of love, peace along with serenity. It is considered as one of the holy places because it is the birthplace of Sri Radha Rani lover of Lord Sri Krishna. This place is surrounded by beautiful greenery and Lila of Radha which are the places to visit in the Uttar Pradesh.

The two days that are celebrated with pomp in Barsana are Radhastami to mark the significance of the birth of Radha and Lathmaar Holi of Barsana to signify the love relationship of Radha Krishna. Some of the essential things to do in Barsana by every tourist is visiting Ladliji ka temple, Pila Pokhara and Prem Sarvor.

How to reach:

Reaching Barsana is quite easy as it is well connected through the 3 modes of transportation. So tourists can reach through airways at Agra airport, while Mathura railway station helps the tourists to reach Barsana from any major city of India. In order to reach Barsana trough bus, it is possible from Delhi or Mathura and visits historical places in Uttar Pradesh.

6. Etawah

Sumer Singh Fort

Etawah is another popular city of Uttar Pradesh that is located on the banks of the Yamuna River, and the other river that flows is Chambal. This is one of the most visited places by the tourists in the list of Uttar Pradesh tourism.

It is hometown to some of the famous celebrities of India such as Zakir Hussain, Akhilesh Yadav, George Adamson, Piaa Bajpai, Gulabrai and others. In the tourists’ list of things to do in Etawah will be visiting Hajari Mahadev temple, Maa Kalka Devi Mandi, Pachnada, Taxi temple, Agra-Etwah cycle highway are some of the popular ones.

How to reach:

Reaching Etawah by Indians through airways is possible at Kanpur airport, while international tourists at Chaudhary Charan Singh international airport. Etwah Junction railway station is the one that allows tourists to visit tourist places in UP. All the other places in the state are well connected through roadways.

Major Tourist Attractions of Etawah:

  • Etawah Safari Park
  • Sumer Singh Fort
  • National Chambal Sanctuary
  • Hajari Mahadev Temple
  • Kali Vahan Mandir
  • Neel Kanth Mahadev Mandir
  • Shahi Jama Masjid

7. Fatehpur Sikhri

Buland Darwaza

Fatehpur Sikhri is one of the towns that is located in the Western part of the Uttar Pradesh state. This world heritage site will be on the list of every tourist’s list of places to visit in UP. It is quite convenient to reach this colorful bazaar that is located in the village of Fathepur along with another village named as Sikhri.

Some of the most important things to do in Fathepur Sikhri are visiting the famous places such as Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chishti, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I- Khas, Anup Talao, Naubat Khana, Panch Mahal, Hiran Minar and many more. Fathepur is famous for the biscuits that are named as ‘Khataie’ at the same this place even also offers the best restaurants with a rich palate.

How to reach:

In order to reach Fatehpur Sikhri through airways, it is necessary to reach Agra airport, but in trains, it will be possible by reaching Fatehpur Sikhri Railway station. UPSRTC offers buses to this place and visits all the Uttar Pradesh famous places.

Major Tourist Attractions of Fatehpur Sikri:

  • Buland Darwaza
  • Jama Mosque
  • Tomb of Salim Chishti
  • Jodha Bai’s Palace
  • Panch Mahal
  • Fatehpur Sikri Fort

8. Gokul

Raman Reti Gokul

Gokul is one of the historical places of Uttar Pradesh that is located near to the Agra city. This beautiful city is linked with the Lord Sri Krishna childhood where Sri Krishna was grown and enjoyed his childhood by creating many memories.

Though tourists have many things to do in Gokul, the most important is to visit some of the popular religious places in Gokul. One can view the attractive Chaurasi Khamba, visit Utah where Sri Krishna was tied to grinding motor by Yashoda another such great place is Brahmand Ghat, where Lord Krishna’s mother Yashoda saw entire world in his mouth. To view all these places October to March will be a perfect time.

How to reach:

Gokul town can be reached by airways by taking flight off at Agra airport, while Mathura Junction Railway station helps the tourists of Gokul to travel by trains and reach there. Though there are private cabs available for Uttar Pradesh points of interest, the best way is to reach through buses.

Major Tourist Attractions of Gokul:

  • Raman Reti Gokul
  • Vishram Ghat
  • Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi
  • Government Museum
  • Banke Bihari Temple
  • Prem Mandir
  • Dwarkadheesh temple

9. Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur is yet another historical place to visit in Uttar Pradesh, which attracts a huge number of tourists and is influenced by the Aryan culture and civilization. Gorakhpur is one such place where we can see Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism all contribute to make it a best religious place, with a huge number of monuments as well as holy places. Upon visiting the things to do in Gorakhpur by the tourists is to shop for the various idols of Gods, reach Arogya Mandir, Gorakhnath temple, Commerce museum, Archaeological museum, Gita press and many more.

How to reach

Gorakhpur being one of the important tourist places in UP, that has got medieval mysticism with holy temples and monuments, reaching here is quite easy. One can reach through airways at Gorakhpur airport, through trains at Gorakhpur railways station from all the major cities of India. Buses are available for traveling to and from Gorakhpur to all the nearby cities of Uttar Pradesh and other states too.

10. Govardhan

Kusum Sarovar

Govardhan is one of the popular pilgrimage and one Uttar Pradesh points of interest. As per the history, it is said that this is the hill which Lord Sri Krishna has lifted with his little finger to save the people from torrential rainfall. There is one belief pertaining to this place that those who wish to make their wishes fulfilled need to perform Govardhana Parikrama.

This is one of the most things to do in Govardhan if the tourists want their wishes to be fulfilled. Some of the tourist attractions of this place are Har Devaji temple, Radha Kund, Kusum Sarovar, and Manasi Ganga Tank. November to March are the months where tourists can experience a pleasant climate in this place.

How to reach:

Reaching Govardhan through airways is possible by taking off at Varanasi airport and taking public transport. By trains, one can reach to Mathura railway station and from their public transport is necessary. Buses are available to reach Govardhan from all the tourist places in Uttar Pradesh.

Major Tourist Attractions of Govardhan:

  • Govardhan Hill
  • Kusum Sarovar
  • Manasi Ganga
  • Haridev Mandir

11. Jhansi

Jhansi

Jhansi is one of the historical cities located in the state of Uttar Pradesh and is one of the important places that will be in the list of Uttar Pradesh destinations. Jhansi city attracts the tourists with the historical monuments.

Tourists need to visit these places when they visit Jhansi that are Jhansi Fort, Rani Mahal, Jhansi museum, Centoph of Raja Gangadhar Rao, St.Jude’s Shrine, Barua Sagar, Parichha dam and many others. Upon visiting in the months of February or March, things to do in Jhansi is not to miss Jhansi Mahotsav.

How to reach:

Traveling to Jhansi from any other Indian state is quite easy with the help of airways by take off at Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia Airport. Jhansi junction is connected to all the major Indian cities. Buses are also operated from and to Jhansi to reach tourist places in Uttar Pradesh.

Major Tourist Attractions of Jhansi:

  • Jhansi Fort
  • Rani Mahal
  • Ram Raja Temple
  • Jahangir Mahal, Orchha
  • Orchha Fort complex
  • Raja Mahal

12. Kannauj

Kannauj

Kannauj is one of the most populous cities of ancient India is located on the banks of Ganges river. This city has become one of the Uttar Pradesh points of interest due to its ancient past history and well known as ‘Attar city.’

The well-known places to visit by a tourist in Kannauj include Gauri temple, Baba Vishvanathan, Maa Kali Devi Mandir, Maurari Devi Mandir, Shing Vahini, Raja Jaichandra Fort, Archaeological museum and Lakh Bahosi sanctuary. The important things to do in Kannauj, without forgetting is to purchase Attar or perfume for which it is popular.

How to reach:

Reaching Kannauj is quite easier through Airlines or trains or even through buses. Kanpur is the nearest airport take a flight from or to Kannauj and Kannauj railway station through trains. Uttar Pradesh tourism provides bus services to all the nearest places.

13. Kanpur

Kanpur

Kanpur is one of the important industrial towns of Uttar Pradesh state. This is located on the banks of River Ganges. Kanpur is one of the Uttar Pradesh famous places along with many places to visit for tourists.

Some of the popular places are Bithoor, Boodha Bargad, Kanpur gardens, Shri Radha Krishna temple, Jain glass temple, Allen forest zoo, and Jajmau. People might be thinking what the things to do in Kanpur are they can leather goods and products.

How to reach:

Tourists can reach Kanpur through airways at Kanpur airport, while it is possible in trains through Kanpur Barrack Railway station. It is possible through buses where it is connected to all the major cities and towns that make it easier for tourists to travel all the Uttar Pradesh destinations.

Major Tourist Attractions of Kanpur:

  • Blue World Theme Park
  • Kanpur Zoo
  • Moti Jheel
  • JK Temple
  • Nana Rao Park
  • Massacre Ghat
  • Phool Bagh

14. Kushinagar

Kushinagar

Kushinagar is visited by a large number of tourists and is one of the Uttar Pradesh points of interest because it is a popular Buddhist pilgrimage center. Kushinagar is also well known because this is the place where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana.

The places of interest in Kushinagar are Nirvana stupa, Mahaparinirvana temple, Mathakaur Shrine, Rambhar stupa, Wat Thai temple, Chinese temple, Japanese temple, and Buddha Museum. There are many things to do in Kushinagar for a tourist is shopping for the Buddhist literature along with the pilgrimage goods.

How to reach:

Kushinagar is well connected to all the major cities of India through three modes of transport. In order to reach Kushinagar through airways, people need to take off at Kasia airport, while through train they can reach Dario or Gorakhpur railway stations. Tourist places in UP can be reached through buses from Kushinagar to all the neighboring cities.

Major Tourist Attractions of Kushinagar:

  • Parinirvana Stupa
  • Ramabhar Stupa
  • Matha Kuar Shrine
  • Japanese Temple
  • Buddha Temple
  • Buddhist Museum

15. Lucknow

Lucknow

Lucknow is one of the popular towns and is the capital of Uttar Pradesh; it is well known as ‘The city of Nawabs.’ It is well known for its architecture and history as well as literature, so one of the important places to visit in UP.

Some of the important places to visit in Lucknow are Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, Indira Gandhi Planetarium, Kukrali reserve forest, and Dilkusha. The things to do in Lucknow by all the tourists are purchasing Chicken embroidery, Zardosi clothes and tasting the delicious Kebabs along with yummy biryani.

How to reach

Reaching Lucknow is quite easy as it is well connected through the 3 modes of transportation. So tourists can reach through airways at Lucknow airport, while Charbagh railway station helps the tourists to reach Lucknow from any major city of India. In order to reach or move from Lucknow trough bus, one need to consider luxury or deluxe buses of UPSRTC and visit historical places in Uttar Pradesh.

Major Tourist Attractions of Lucknow:

  • Bara Imambara
  • Chota Imambara
  • Rumi Darwaza
  • Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Prani Udyan
  • Ambedkar Memorial Park
  • The Residency

16. Mathura

Mathura

Mathura is another popular city of Uttar Pradesh that is located on the banks of the Yamuna River and is the birthplace of Lord Sri Krishna. This is one of the most visited pilgrimages by the tourists and will be in the top of the list of Uttar Pradesh tourism.

In the tourists’ list of things to do in Mathura will be shopping for milk based sweets and handicrafts related to stories of Lord Krishna. The places of interest in Mathura are Vrindavan, Govind Dev temple, Rangaji temple, Dwarikadish temple, Bankey Bihari along with ISKON temple some of the popular ones.

How to reach:

Indians tourists can make it possible to visit Mathura by approaching Kheria airport. Mathura Junction and Mathura Cantt are the railway stations that allows tourists to visit tourist places in UP and reach Mathura. All the other places in the state are well connected through roadways.

Major Tourist Attractions of Mathura:

  • Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi
  • Dwarkadhish Temple
  • Banke Bihari Temple
  • Prem Mandir
  • Vishram Ghat
  • Krishna Balaram Mandir
  • Kans Quila

17. Mirzapur

Mirzapur

Mirzapur is one of the noted cities in the Uttar Pradesh tourism that is located in the Mirzapur district. This place will be on the list of every tourist’s list of places to visit in UP due to the natural atmosphere.

This is one of the most important places that offer serene views while the most popular places to visit are a Vindyachal dam, Sita Kund, Lal Bhairav temple, Moti Talab, Windham waterfall, Chunar fort and many more. Mirzapur is famous for carpets, mud, clay pots and brassware, so packing some of them is one of the essential things to do in Mirzapur shopping.

How to reach:

In order to reach Mirzapur through airways, it is necessary to reach Lal Bahadur Shastri International airport in Varanasi, but in trains, it will be possible by reaching Vindyachal Railway station. UPSRTC offers buses to this place and helps to visit all Uttar Pradesh famous places.

18. Mughalsarai

Infant Jesus Shrine

Mughalsarai is one of the religious, spiritual hubs that is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. This city is popular in the history of railways and is one of the busiest stations with approximately 125 passenger rails traveling.

The Uttar Pradesh tourism offers some important places to view in Mughalsarai, are European colony, Baklay Gymkhana, majestic Christ the King Church and at the same time feel natural atmosphere with a cup of tea at the bustling tea shops down the lane.

To view all these places October to March will be a perfect time. The important things to do in Mughalsarai are having the popular Nawabs delicious food along with purchasing some of the handmade goods and much more.

How to reach:

Mughalsarai town can be reached by airways by taking flight off at Lal Bahadur Shastri airport, while Mughal Sarai Junction Railway station helps the tourists of Mughalsarai to travel by trains and reach there. Though there are private cabs available for Uttar Pradesh points of interest, the best way is to reach through buses.

19. Noida

Noida

Noida is one of the prominent and fastest growing cities of India which a huge number of places to visit in Uttar Pradesh. This industrial city attracts a huge number of tourists and offers a view of the booming modern city, with IT hub as well as educational institutions. Hence, Noida the name as ‘The city of transformations.’

Upon visiting the things to do in Noida by the tourists is to shop for the various sports equipment, have amazing street food also there are huge accessories available in street side shopping. Some of the popular places to reach are Buddha International circuit, Botanical garden, Worlds of the wonderful water park, Quantum, Stupa 18 art gallery, Atta market and many more.

How to reach

Noida is one of the important tourist places in UP, one can reach through airways at Indira Gandhi International airport, through trains at Nizamuddin railway station from all the major cities of India. Buses are available for traveling to and from Noida to all the nearby cities of Uttar Pradesh and other states too.

Major Tourist Attractions of Noida:

  • Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Surajkund
  • Worlds of Wonder
  • Atlantic Water World
  • Ski India
  • Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal and Green Garden
  • KNMA Noida

20. Pilibhit

Pilibhit

Pilibhit is one of the popular scenic towns and is Uttar Pradesh points of interest, because of its richest forest area. Pilibhit presents various historical monuments as well as wildlife reserves and is one of the beautiful pilgrimage destinations in UP.

One of the most important things to do in Pilibhit is visiting the tourist attractions of this place that are Philibit Tiger reserve, Gomat Taal, Devha-Ghagra Sangam, Raja Venu Ka Tila, Chuka beach, Gauri Shankar temple, Chhathavi Padshahi Gurudwara, Dargah Hazrat Shah Md. Sher Mian Ko, Jama Masjid and many more. November to March is the months where tourists can experience a pleasant climate in this place.

How to reach:

Reaching Pilibhit through is possible by only two modes of transportation that this railways and roadways. By trains, one can reach to Bareilly railway station and from their buses or trains to Pilibhit is necessary. Buses are available to reach Pilibhit from all the tourist places in Uttar Pradesh.

21. Saharanpur

Saharanpur

Saharanpur is one of the prominent town located in the state of Uttar Pradesh and is one of the important tourist destinations that will be in the list of Uttar Pradesh destinations. Saharanpur city attracts the tourists with its cottage industries, wood carvings, and basmati rice.

Tourists need to visit these places when they visit Saharanpur that are Shakumbhari Devi temple, Bala Sundari temple, Naugaja peer, Botanical gardens, Ambedkar park, and many others. Upon visiting the things to do in Saharanpur while shopping is purchasing famous mangoes if visiting in summer, wood carving art crafts, and basmati rice.

How to reach:

Traveling to Saharanpur from any other Indian state is quite easy with the help of airways by take off at Dehradun Airport. Saharanpur junction is connected to all the major Indian cities. Buses are also operated from and to Saharanpur to reach tourist places in Uttar Pradesh.

22. Sarnath

Sarnath

Sarnath is one of the most populous cities of ancient India and is located in the Uttar Pradesh state which is one of the Uttar Pradesh famous places. This city has become one of the Uttar Pradesh points of interest because it is a Buddhist pilgrimage center and is the place where Maha Dharm Chakra Parivar was done by Lord Buddha.

The well-known places to visit by a tourist in Sarnath include Dharmesh stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Dharmrajika stupa, Buddhist sangha, and Mulgandhkuti vihar. The important things to do in Sarnath, without forgetting is to purchase Buddhist preaching.

How to reach:

Reaching Sarnath is quite easier through Airlines or trains or even through buses. Lal Bahadur Shastri airport is the nearest airport take a flight from or to Sarnath and Varanasi railway station through trains. Uttar Pradesh tourism provides bus services to all the nearest places.

23. Varanasi

Varanasi

Varanasi is one of the important historical places in Uttar Pradesh state and is well known as Kashi. This is a spiritual city located on the banks of River Ganges. Varanasi is one of the Uttar Pradesh famous places along with many places to visit for tourists.

Some of the popular places are Shri Kashi Vishwanath temple, Assi Ghat, Bharat Mata temple, Durga temple, Jain shrines, Kal Bhairav temple, Kedar ghat, Lahartara Sarovar lake, Lalitha ghat, Man Mahal ghat, Nepal mandir and many more. People might be thinking what the things to do in Varanasi are no to miss Banarasi sarees, chaat, and famous Meetha paan

How to reach:

Tourists can reach Varanasi through airways at Lal Bahadur International airport, while it is possible in trains through Varanasi Railway station. It is possible through buses where it is connected to all the major cities and towns that make it easier for tourists to travel all the Uttar Pradesh destinations.

Major Tourist Attractions of Varanasi:

  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple
  • Dashashwamedh Ghat
  • Manikarnika Ghat
  • Dhamek Stupa
  • Ramnagar Fort
  • Tulsi Ghat
  • Gyanvapi Mosque

24. Vindhyachal

Vindhyachal

Vindhyachal is visited by a large number of tourists and is one of the prominent pilgrimages as Uttar Pradesh points of interest. According to the Hindus, this is one of the respected places, and Goddess Vindhyavasini showers bless on her devotees from this place.

The places of interest in Vindhyachal are Ashtabhuja temple, goddess Vindhyavasini temple, Kali Khoh temple, Lord Rameshwar Mahadev temple, Sita Kund and many other places to view. The other things to do in Vindhyachal for a tourist is shopping for the pilgrimage goods and visiting Vindyavasini temple without fail.

How to reach:

Vindhyachal is well connected to all the major cities of India through three modes of transport. In order to reach Vindhyachal through airways, people need to take off at Varanasi or Allahabad airport, while through train they can reach Mirzapur railway station. Tourist places in UP can be reached through buses from Vindhyachal to all the neighboring cities.

25. Vrindavan

Vrindavan

Vrindavan is one of the popular pilgrimage and one Uttar Pradesh points of interest. As per the history, it is said that Lord Sri Krishna has spent most of his childhood in this place only. There are many stories pertaining to this place, one is that the Tulsi plant has been completely grown at one point in time.

Some of the tourist attractions of this place are Bankey Bihari temple, Govind Dev temple, Rangaji temple, and ISKON temple. Visiting these places are the most important things to do in Vrindavan by the tourists.

How to reach:

Reaching Vrindavan through airways is possible by taking off at Agra airport and taking public transport. By trains, one can reach Mathura or Vrindavan railway station and from their public transport is necessary. Buses are available to reach Vrindavan from all the tourist places in Uttar Pradesh.

Major Tourist Attractions of Vrindavan:

  • Banke Bihari Temple
  • Prem Mandir
  • Krishna Balaram Mandir
  • Seva Kunj
  • Shri Radha Vallabh temple
  • Govind Dev Ji Temple
  • Radha Damodar Mandir

Conclusion: 

The above mentioned are the most important places to visit in UP, apart from there are many more places to explore by the tourists in this state. So, when traveling to the UP, just check online for more places to visit and view the beauty of nature.