"....Uttar Pradesh is a world
in itself...."
Ruskin Bond
Uttar Pradesh is the multihued land where the diverse Indian Culture has
flourished since times immemorial. One of the most populated states of
India, Uttar Pradesh is home to people from diverse culture and custom.
Gifted with a diverse geographical land and many cultural diversities, Uttar
Pradesh, has been the area of activity of historical heroes like - Rama,
Krishna, Buddha, Mahavira, Ashoka, Harsha, Akbar and Mahatma Gandhi.
Treasured with tranquil expanses of meadows, ageless rivers, thick forests
and fertile soil, Uttar Pradesh have added numerous episodes to the annals
of Indian History.
Since ages Uttar Pradesh is known for its rich ancient traditions. Studded
with several holy shrines and pilgrim places, full of ecstatic festivals,
Uttar Pradesh plays an important role in the politics, education, culture,
industry, agriculture and tourism of India. Sanctified by the most sacred
rivers of the Hindus - the Ganga and Yamuna, the state of Uttar Pradesh is
one of the most revered land in India. Uttar Pradesh is surrounded by Bihar
in the East, Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh in the South, Rajasthan and
Delhi, in the west and Uttaranchal in the north. The state also shares an
international border with Nepal in the northern.
Besides, there are a large number of places which have great importance
from historical and tourist point of view. The state is specially known for
its cultural centers.
Agra
Agra, well known for its breathtaking Taj Mahal is one of the most
developed cities of Uttar Pradesh. Apart from the Taj Mahal, there are
numerous other places of interest which will keep you busy in Agra.
Kanpur
Standing on the banks of the holy Ganga, Kanpur stands as one of North
India’s major industrial centres with its own historical, religious and
commercial importance.
Lucknow
The city of Lucknow, one of the most powerful cities in the medieval world
is a part of Uttar Pradesh situated in the northern region of India. It is a
part of the great northern plains and is situated on the west bank of river
the Yamuna.
Noida
Noida, an acronym for the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority, is
located on the left bank of the river and is equidistant from Ghaziabad and
Delhi. It was developed near Delhi, across river Yamuna, in the 1970's as a
modern industrial city.
Varanasi
Varanasi, or Banaras, (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living
cities in the world. Varanasi`s Prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually
unmatched.
