Uttar Pradesh

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UTTAR PRADESH
 FAST FACTS ABOUT UTTAR PRADESH
Area : 243,286kmsq
Population : 199,581,477 (AS PER 2011)
Capital : Lucknow
Language : Hindi and Urdu
Currency : Indian Rupee
Climate :
Spring March-may(20-30degree)
Summer May-july (40-50degree
Monsoon July-sept(30-40degree)
Autumn (BEST TIME TO VISIT) Sept-nov(25-35degree)
Winter Nov-jan(5-25degree)
 History
Uttar Pradesh, abbreviated U.P., is a state located
in northern India. It was created on 1 April 1937
as the United Provinces with the passing of the
States Reorganization Act and renamed Uttar
Pradesh in 1950.
Uttar Pradesh in one of the most ancient cradles
of Indian culture
The various towns of Uttar Pradesh tell the story
of gods who lived in Ayodhya and Mathura and
about the reminders that the kings and queens of
yesteryears left before them in Agra.
Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh
Kanpur is the economic and industrial capital of
Uttar Pradesh
the fifth largest Indian state by area.
 HERITAGE SPIRITUAL
Agra(Taj mahal) Allahabad(Sangam)
Agra (Fatehpur Varanasi(ghats)
Sikri) Mathura-
Agra(Agra fort) Vrindavan(Birthplace
Lucknow(Moti of Lord Krishana)
Mahal) Ayodhya(Ram
Lucknow(Bada Janmabhoomi)
Imambara)
CITIES
Varanasi(Kashi FAMOUS FOR
vishwanath temple)
Varanasi(Dhamek
stupa)
Varanasi(Gautam
buddh statue)
WELLNESS
ADVENTURE Lucknow (Wow
Dudhwa National Wellness yoga)
Park(terai) Varanasi(Sparsa
ROMANCE Pindari Glacier Ayurvedic Centre)
Agra(Taj mahal) Kumaon-Garhwal Lucknow(Lavanya
High Altitude yoga)
 Agra
Agra has found its mention in the
famous Hindu epic Mahabharat as the
forest of Agraban close to Mathura.
Mughlai cuisine and the skilled
craftsmen can still be seen in the
narrow lanes of the city as a
reminiscent of the lost times. Taj mahal wall
Taj Mahal close-up
When one speaks of Agra, the first
thing that comes to mind is the Taj
Mahal. The Taj Mahal is of course, the
most beautiful piece of construction
in the city, and in the whole world.
The Taj Mahal provides solace to the Taj painted geometry
heart and soul of the beholder.
 Agra fort
Agra Fort was originally a brick fort,
held by the Hindu Sikarwar Rajputs. It
was mentioned for the first time in 1080
AD when a Ghaznavide force captured it.
In this fort are some of the most
beautiful buildings India has ever seen
like Divan-e-Aam, Divan-e-Khas and
Shish Mahal.
 Fatehpur Sikri
It is at Fatehpur Sikri that the legends of
Akbar and his famed courtiers, the nine
jewels or Navaratnas, were born . Fatehpur
Sikri is one of the best preserved collection
of Mughal architecture in India
Fatehpur Sikri where there are some
beautiful monuments like Buland Darwaza,
Panch Mahal and Salim Chisti Tomb.
The resting place of Akbar, Sikandra is
attractive because of its fusion architecture.
 How to reach Agra
AIR : Kheria Airport
RAIL: Agra is linked to Delhi
by excellent train services
Shatabdi (2 hrs),Taj Express
(3 hrs) and the Intercity Express
(3 hrs).
ROAD: Agra is well-connected
to the following cities by road :
Mathura, Delhi, Chandigarh,
Kanpur, Lucknow, Varanasi,
Jhansi, Chitrakoot, etc.
 Allahabad
Allahabad is a city and also a major
pilgrimage center.
Hindu mythology states that Lord
Brahma, the creator had conducted the
PrakrishtaYajna on land found at the
confluence of the three holy rivers Ganga,
Yamuna and Saraswati.
Sangam
The Sangam is the sacred place of the
confluence of the three holy rivers of
India; Ganga,Yamuna and Saraswati.You
can see the waters of the three rivers
distinctively merging into one in the
Sangam.
 How to reach Allahabad
AIR: There is no air link to
Allahabad. Nearest Airports
are Varanasi,Lucknow
Babatpur Airport, Varanasi
Chaudhary Charan Singh
Airport, Lucknow
RAIL : Allahabad has Four
Railway Stations - Prayag
Station, City Station,
Daraganj Station and
Allahabad Junction.
ROAD: a journey from
delhi to allahabad is 633
km around 18 hours run.
 Varanasi
Varanasi(also called Kashi and Benares) is
widely considered to be the second oldest city
in the world after Jerusalem.
It is famous for its ghats (steps along the
river) which are populated year round with
people who want to take a dip in the holy
Ganges River.
Kashi Vishwanath
Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi is home
to the Vishwanath Jyotirling temple, which is
one of the most sacred of Hindu Temples.
Varanasi is also renowned for its rich tapestry
of music, arts, crafts and education.
 Dhamek Stupa
Dhamek Stupa (also
spelled Dhamekh and Dhamekha) is a
massive stupa located at Sarnath, 13 km
away from Varanasi.
The Dhamek Stupa is said to mark the spot
of a deer park (Rishipattana) where the
Buddha gave the first sermon to his five
disciples after attaining
enlightenment, "revealing his Eightfold Path
leading to nirvana.
In its current shape, the stupa is a solid
cylinder of bricks and stone reaching a
height of 43.6 meters and having a
diameter of 28 meters. It is the most
massive structure in Sarnath
 Gautam Budh's Statue at
Mulagandha Kuti
Mulagandha Kuti Vihar is the
modern temple erected by the
Mahabodhi Society. The temple was
made by Kosetsu Nosu, Japans
foremost painter and a rich
repository of Buddhist literature. The
ancient Mulagandha Kuti Temple is
among the brick ruins of Sarnath.
 How to reach varanasi
Air:
the daily flights on Delhi-Agra-Khajuraho-
Varanasi route is convenient and fast.
Rail:
There are two railway stations in Varanasi, the
Kashi Junction and the Varanasi Junction (also
known as Varanasi Cantonment). Rajdhani
Express from Delhi or from Calcutta passes
through Varanasi too. One can also catch trains
from Mughalsarai, just 10 km south of
Varanasi.
Road:
situated in the flat Ganga plains, Varanasi has
a good network of roads. frequent public and
private buses and road transport to all the
major towns of Uttar Pradesh and nearby
areas.
 Mathura-
Vrindavan

Birthplace of Lord Krishana.

Both Mathura & Vrindavan have beautiful
temples devoted to Krishna.
The place comes alive at the time of Holi, when
a special brand of Holi called the Lath mar
Holi is played here.
Vrindavan
During Janmaashtami, the birth of Lord Krishna,
there are huge festivities in the region.
For are creation Mathura is the Athens of India.
The great school of sculpture known as Mathura
school of Art flourished here for 1200 Years.
 Famous Temples
Kalya Ghata: It is said that Lord
Krishna killed Kalya, the monster of a
snake that lived in this river. And so the
temple is a holy shrine.

Radha-Madan Mohan temple : The

Radha-Madan Mohan temple was built at
a time when the place was full of forest.
The original idol was taken to Rajasthan to
keep it from harms way during the reign of
Aurangzeb when the fanatic and intolerant
Mughal soldiers used to destroy
everything that had any remote connection
with Hinduism.
 Govinda dev temple: The temple is a testimony of the
architectural splendour of medieval India. Originally seven
stories high, it's upper four stories were destroyed during the
reign of Aurangzeb. The Krishna idol was then removed to
Jaipur .
 Krishna Balaram Temple: arguably the most popular temple of
Vrindavan. Devotees from all over the world come here and pray.
Maintained by International Society of Krishna Consciousness.
 How to reach Mathura
Air:
The nearest airport from Mathura is at Kheria
in Agra. It is just 60 kilometers from the city
center of Mathura. Nearly all the major
private and public carriers offer their service
to the city
Rail:
Mathura lies on the main lines of both
Central as well as Western Railways. Various
Expresses as well as Super fast trains run to
and from the city of Mathura
Road:
Delhi (Delhi) to Mathura (Uttar
Pradesh) is 150 km.Time by road is 2 hrs, 10
mins.
 Ayodhya

Hindus believe the birthplace of Rama to be in Ayodhya at the

place called Ram Janmabhoomi, the site of the
demolished Babri Mosque.
Ayodhya is also the birthplace of five Tirthankars, including the
first Tirthankar of Jainism, Shri Rishabh Dev. He is known as
the father of Jain religion.
Ayodhya reached its glorious peak as known to history during
the reign of the Guptas over India.
Tulsidas is said to have begun the writing of his famous
Ramayana poem Shri Ramacharitamanas in Ayodhya in 1574
CE.
The Atharva Veda called Ayodhya "a city built by gods and
being as prosperous as paradise itself".
 Janmabhoomi - Rama Janma
Bhoomi is where Lord Rama was said
to have taken birth. There is a small
Lord Rama temple here.
Guptar Ghat - At Guptar Ghat there
are some nice temples, and nearby
there is a nice park. Gupta means
disappearance. It is said that Rama left
His body at this place.
 Ramkot - The chief place of worship in Ayodhya is the site of the
ancient citadel of Ramkot, which stands on an elevated ground in
the western part of the city.
 Famous Temples
Nageshwarnath Temple: The
temple of Nageshwarnath is said to
have been established by Kush,
the son of Rama. It was by means
of this temple that Vikramaditya
was able to locate Ayodhya and the
sites of different shrines here. The
festival of Shivratri is celebrated
here with great pomp & show.
Treta-Ke-Thakur: This temple
stands at the place, where Rama is
said to have performed the
Ashvamedha Yagya.
 How to reach Ayodhya
AIR:The nearest airport from the town of
Ayodhya is in Lucknow. Lucknow airport is 140
odd Kilometers from the city.
ROAD:Ayodhya is well connected to other
important towns in Uttar Pradesh through a
good network of National as well as State
Highways. Uttar Pradesh State Road
Transport Corporation as well as other private
players plies buses to and from Ayodhya.
RAIL:Ayodhya is situated on the broad gauge
Northen Railway line on Mughal Sarai-
Lucknow main route and is connected with all
major cities.
Lucknow
Lucknow has one of the most beautiful
monuments in India.
There are buildings built in the Hindu
Buddhist styles and Royal memorials
and monuments of Indo-Islamic
architecture Buildings constructed in
Avadh and Sharqi styles of
architecture are also remarkable.
Moti Mahal
The Nawab of Lucknow, Saadat Ali
Khan, constructed it. The Lucknow
Moti Mahal is also known as Palace of
Pearls. The Moti Mahal is located on
the borders of Gomti and provides a
spectacular view of the city of
Nawabs.
 Bada Imambara
The Bada Imambara has historical and
cultural heritage and was commissioned
by the Nawab of Awadh in 1784. The
large Asfi mosque and the Bhul-
Bhulayah (the labyrinth) are found in the
structure.The most famous among the
lot is Bada Imambada.The chandeliers
and other glassware that decorates the
inner sanctum of this place are
magnificent

Hussainabad Clock Tower

The Hussainabad Clock Tower is truly
the finest structure of British architecture
in India.
Rumi Darwaza
The Rumi Darwaza that guards the entrance of old
Hussainabad in Lucknow is another monument of
magnificence.
 Chhota Imambada
Equally good are Chhota Imambada
and Shah Najaf Imambara. These
buildings were constructed under
food for work programs initiated by
the then Nawab of Oudh who
wanted to help his subjects who
were suffering from famine.
 How to reach lucknow
AIR:
The airport at Lucknow is located at a distance of around 14
kilometers from the city center at a place called Amausi.
ROAD:
Lucknow can be easily reached from Delhi, Kanpur, Agra,
Allahbad and Dehradun. Highways from all these places
connect them with Lucknow. The major highways passing
through Lucknow are N.H. - 25, N.H. - 28 and N.H. - 56.
RAIL:
There are two main railway junctions at Lucknow. One is at
Lucknow city center itself and the other is at Charbagh,
which is located at a distance of around 3 kilometers from
the city center. Trains from all major places near and
around Lucknow ply daily to this place.
 Trekking in Uttar Pradesh
The best trekking route in
Uttar Pradesh is found on the
Pindari Glacier.This trekking
route is combined with
Corbett National park and
Garhwal-Kumaon.
It follows either the Pindhar
River from Karnaprayag or
you can return in the reverse
direction, from Bageshwar.
This trek starts at Kapkote
where you will need 8-9 days
to visit the neighboring Kanfi
valley.
National Park in Uttar
Pradesh
Dudhwa National Park :
The Dudhwa National Park is a national
park in the Terai of Uttar Pradesh,
It is located on the Indo-Nepal border in
the Lakhimpur Kheri District, and has buffer of
reserved forest areas on the northern and
southern sides.
It represents one of the few remaining
examples of a highly diverse and productive
Terai ecosystem, supporting a large number
of endangered species, obligate species of tall
wet grasslands and species of restricted
distribution.
 Cuisine
Cuisine of Uttar Pradesh is from
the Northern India,Awadhiand Mughlaiare the
two chief genre.
Awadhi cuisine is world famous for dishes such
as kebab, biryani, keema and nihari.The chaat in
Lucknow and Banarasi Paan is known across India
for its flavor and ingredients.
Famous sweet dish a mathura that makes
everyone's mouth water is the mathura pedas.
One must try them if one visits mathura.
 Kundan Kaliya Kaliya is a mutton preparation
with gravy along with the compulsory inclusion of
turmeric or saffron. It is a preparation commonly
served at lunch or dinner. a delicacy designed by
the bawarchis and rakabdars to please their
Nawabs.
Shami Kabab It would be no exaggeration to say
that it was the `National' kabab of Awadh. Made
from mince meat, the kababs are round patties
filled with spicy surprises and the tangy `kairi' or
raw green mango.
Lucknowi Biryani Though the formal menu of
Awadh did not have any place for the Biryani as
mentioned earlier, it was and still is popular for
the informal meals.
Roomali Roti The `Roomali Roti' is suggestive
of the scarf or handkerchief like appearance of this
bread.
 Mathura peede is a sweet from the
Indian subcontinent, usually prepared in
thick, semi-soft pieces. The main
ingredients are khoa, sugar and
traditional flavorings,
including cardamom seeds, pistachio nu
ts and saffron
Banarasi paan is world famous betel
leaves. Banarasi Paan (Betel leaves) to
whole world in fresh natural. banarasi
paan which is renowned all over. Paan
is also an alternative to mouth
refreshers.
Textile
Lucknow Chikan Work
Lucknow chikan works, which is famous
around the world, is a noted form of
embroidery created by skilled workers of
Lucknow. The stylish and delicate
embroidery designs are admired for their
uniqueness and intricacy of design.

Banarasi saris are saris made in Varanasi

These saris are historically considered to be
among the finest saris in India and are known for
their gold and silver brocade or zari, fine silk and
opulent embroidery, and being highly sought after.
These saris are made of finely woven silk and are
decorated with intricate design, and because of
these engravings, these saris are relatively heavy.
 Crafts
Lucknow authentic Jewelry
Whether you love ornaments or
not, the colorful jewelry sold in
the markets will definitely tempt
you to buy some as lovely gifts for
your loved ones. From nose pins
to earrings to waistbands and
necklaces, every piece exhibits
exquisite works of craftsmanship. Firozabadi bangles: These
bangles are called "Kadechhal Ki
Chudi". Since Firozabad is the home
of the glass industry, white and
coloured glass pieces being
manufactured for the purpose of
assembling jhad and fanus
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS

Taj Mahotsava (Agra)

19-28 feb

Kumbh Mela, MahaKumbh(Allahabad)

March 10

Ramnavmi Mela,( Ayodhya)

19 april
 Ganga Mahotsava(varanasi)
25-28 nov

Buddha Mahotsava(sarnath)
25 may

Lucknow Mahotsava(Lucknow)
25 nov-5 dec
 Do and dont
Do not photo people without permission, please show
respect to them .
Do not talk about the sensitive topics like political or
religious matters.
Monkey attacks are common so beware.
Do not litter used things around in the cities.
Do wear a smile while talking to common people in uttar
pradesh.
Keep Police emergency( 110) saved in your phone book
Keep Medical emergency(120) for any such need.
Do visit Uttar Pradesh