Uttar Pradesh is the fifth largest state of India and its capital is Lucknow. When compared to countries in the world, you find that UP is half the area of France and a little bigger than England.
UP has the largest urban population and area in India while Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World is found in the state. UP shares a border with Nepal and is bounded by the states of Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi and Rajasthan. The rivers Ganga and Yamuna flow through the state.
UP is a tourist hot spot that attracts tourists from all over the world as it is considered to be the essence of India. UP has been the home of thinkers, philosophers, artistes, leaders, dancers, poets, intellectuals and politicians. History is found in the soils of Uttar Pradesh where emperors used marble to write love songs and even the gods used to frolic and flirt here.
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. There are also stories to be told of conquests by heroes and of armies that have fought in Kanpur and Kannauj. And to top it all, there are also tales of sages and sinners alike, searching for salvation in Haridwar, Benares and Prayag.
So it can be seen that Uttar Pradesh basically offers a huge range of destinations and activities to the potential tourist. No matter what one’s inclination may be, there are sure to be something or the other for them to see and do while in UP. There are historical cities, wildlife sanctuaries, pilgrim centers and adventure destinations for the tourist to choose from. Uttar Pradesh is basically a place that has to be visited to realize its beauty and potential.
|
|
