Uttar Pradesh: The Heartland of India

Travels and trips make the mind and soul happy and energetic. It helps us to explore places as well as our inner selves. Traveling not only make our mind fresh but also provide us an everlasting knowledge because as we all know the visual memory is better than the pictures in the books.But traveling should always be  planned because if it is unplanned then some of the things get missed due to lack of planning .If you are wishing  to see Tiger hill (Darjeeling,India)then you must go early in the morning because the beauty in morning is mesmerizing.If you are planning to go Rajasthan(India )you must not visit in summer as it is  hot there.While planning to visit someplace we should have a prior information of the place,timing of opening and closing of temple or  monument, temperature  and availability of the hotel in season of tour and travel. And the most important thing is to choose the Right place to visit at the right time.

So if you are planning to visit Uttar Pradesh, India .This may help you to choose the destination. So let’s know something about Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh is a state in northern India .With highest population in India about 200 million people living there. Its capital is Lucknow . Uttar Pradesh has collection of places to come and visit .If you are coming to Uttar Pradesh then you must first come to –

1. Varanasi-The spiritual capital of India, the city that draws Hindu pilgrims to holy river Ganga. Here you can find the winding streets with 2000 temples .After coming to the hotel take rest at night and start your day with taking bath in holy Ganga in the early morning after that you can visit to Dasaswamedh  ghat the lively atmosphere of the place make it the best to visit in Varanasi.This tourist attraction is a swirling hodgepodge of flower sellers routing bright blossom, boat operators hawking rides along the the river Ganga and sadhus(holy men)with painted face. You can spend hours watching the beauty,after that you can visit to Assi ghat, Manikarnika  ghat and then you to Shri kashi Vishwanath Temple it is near to Manikarnika ghat ,It has very impressive structure ,dedicated to Hindu deity Shiva which has earned nickname “The Golden temple” for its striking spire –Plated in some 800 kilogram of pure gold .The distinctive design of the temple has inspired the structure of all other temple in India.You  can then visit to Sankat Mochan mandir and have wish there that comes to a reality according to the Hindu belief ,Then you can go and have a masala tea down the streets and enjoy some of  kachori sabzi along with it.If you love trying something new then you should definitely try the Vanarasi special paan(betel leaf), then in the afternoon you can go to the Sarnath,Ashok stamb and stupa in Varanasi and also explore the local market,In the evening come back to Dasaswamedh ghat and witness the glory of Ganga aarti, I am sure that will make your evening a memorable one .You can stay there for days to explore more.
2. Prayagraj-Allahabad officially known as Prayagraj .The “Abode of God” or The “Sangam city”.Prayagraj is famous worldwide for Kumbh mela, a holy religious gathering of the Hindus .In Prayagraj you can see the Triveni Sangam the place where the rivers Ganga,Yamuna and Mythical Sarawati meet the place look so beautiful that cannot be expressed in words,You can have a visit to the Khusro bagh, Anand bhawan , Allahabad museum, Allahabad fort, Allahabad pillar and also to the various temples like Hanuman mandir ,Alopi devi mandir .There you can have  taste to their local food and drink and enjoy your stay in the city of Sangam.
3. Agra-The city of Taj welcomes each and every tourist with an open heart. Here you should first move to see Taj Mahal ,a UNESCO declared world heritage site and a wonder among seven in the world  and witness the Symbol of true love ,After that you can see the Agra fort and see the beauty of Architecture of ancient India, Travel about a distance of 40 Km and you can visit to Fatehpur sikri  and you can visit to see the world’s biggest Darwaza  that is the Buland darwaza, and also have a look to the Queen Jodha bai palace and the Fatehpur shikri fort,If you are lover of flowers and nature then you must once see the Mehtab bagh and Angoori bagh you should move to The leather factory of Agra and Don’t forget to eat the famous Petha of Agra .Take your time and enjoy the place because  beautiful memories are everlasting.
4. Mathura and Vrindavan-They are the must for anyone interested  in spirituality and Hindu culture.Havens of peace and calm,the place where Shri Krishna was born.In Mathura and Vrindavan you can worship Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha you can visit to the various places where Lord was born and spent his childhood ,The temples like Bake Bihari, Radha Krishna,Prem mandir and the Goverdhan parvat will take you back in the time when Lord was born and also will make you realize the presence of Lord everywhere. I am sure after visiting this place you will definitely not wish to come back.
5. Lucknow-The capital city of Uttar Pradesh ,The City of nawab the place from where Uttar Pradesh is governed and the hub of the famous Biryani that is Lucknow biryani and chikan garments.Here you can also visit to Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, Husainabad clock tower and also explore the Aminabad market and other local market.

But this is not over yet these places are among the treasures of Uttar  Pradesh but there are more places in the list left which you will definitely love to visit for the next time of your Trip. Because once in a trip you can’t travel the whole Uttar Pradesh. And  Uttar Pradesh is waiting for you to welcome again.

By Vaishnvi Shahi