Facts And Figures of   Uttar Pradesh:

Capital : Lucknow
Area : 2, 94, 411 sq. km.
Population : 15.75 crore.
Language : Hindi.
Season : October to March.
Airports : Agra, Varanasi, Lucknow Kanpur

Tourist Attractions In Uttar Pradesh :

Uttar Pradesh is a prime destination in India. Many of us know Uttar Pradesh as the land fabled Taj Mahal. But except for that, there are many more tourist attractions in Uttar Pradesh, which have earned worldwide renown and draw huge number of tourists from India and abroad.

Taj Mahal - India's glory and pride and one of the Seven Wonders of the World lies in the state of Uttar Pradesh. There can be little debate on which is the foremost of all the Tourist Attractions in Uttar Pradesh. Taj Mahal is and will always be. A large number of visitors not only from different parts of the country but also from different quarters of the world flock to Agra in Uttar Pradesh to get a glimpse of this magnificent structure in white.

Though the best known of all the Tourist Attractions in Uttar Pradesh, it is not the only one. There are several other interesting places, some historically important, others religiously and all of them are well worth a visit when on a tour to Uttar Pradesh. Undertake sight seeing tours of the different cities in Uttar Pradesh to visit the various Tourist Attractions of that particular city.

The sprawling Fatehpur Sikhri, the imposing Agra Fort, both in Agra, the Durga temple, Vishwanath temple, Sankat Mochan temple, Tulsi Manas temple, the Bharat Mata temple and the Ganga Ghats, all in Varanasi, constitute some of the most important Tourist Attractions in Uttar Pradesh. UP abounds in temples, but there are many important places in UP which have a long drawn association with Buddhism as well like Kushinagar, Lumbini and Kapilavastu. These attract not just Buddhist pilgrims but tourists as well, particularly those who love visiting places steeped in history.

If you are interested in detailed online information on the different Tourist Attractions in Uttar Pradesh, browse through the following links, each of which provides comprehensive online information on the Tourist Attractions in that particular city of Uttar Pradesh. 

Tourist Attractions:

Agra:
Agra is known the world over for the architectural marvel Taj Mahal which was built by the Mughal king Shahjahan. A holiday in Uttar Pradesh is entirely blasphemous without a visit to this chimerical monument. Besides the Taj Mahal, there are other places of tourist interest in Agra such as the Fatehpur Sikri Fort, the mausoleum of Akbar at Sikandara and several other historical buildings.

Lucknow:
Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is famous among other things for its mouth watering cuisine, historical monuments and courteous people. It is believed to have been founded by Laxman, the younger brother of lord Rama. Lucknow is full of historical monuments that include the Roomi Darwaza, Imambara, Asafi Mosque, Daulatkhana, Moti Mahal, Mubarak Manzil, Bari Jama Masjid, Chhatar Manzil and the National Botanical Gardens.

Allahabad:
One of the largest cities in Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad is a holy city, situated at the confluence of two of India's holiest rivers, the Ganga and the Yamuna. The city is a venue for many religious fairs and festivals including the famous Kumbh Mela which is attended by millions of devotees from all over the country. The main tourist attractions in the city include the Allahabad Fort, Patalpuri Temple, Ashoka Pillar, Akshaya Vat and many others.

Varanasi:
Varanasi or Banaras is one of the most ancient cities in the world. A holy city for the Hindus, Varanasi's main attractions are its many ghats (riverfront), which are thronged by devotees throughout the year. Some of the main ghats of Varanasi are Asi Ghat, Chauki Ghat, Dashashwmedha Ghat, Man Mandir Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat and Scindia Ghat.

Dudhwa National Park:
The Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, spread in an area of 614 sq km, is situated in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur-Kheri district. The park houses a wide variety of flora and fauna including some of the rarest plant and tree species. It is home to a number of endangered animals that include tiger, leopard, swamp deer, hispid hare and Bengal florican among others.