Culture Convergence
Uttar Pradesh is a place where there is a unique convergence of many cultures. The land of Uttar Pradesh is synonymous throughout the world as it is the home to the celebrated Taj Mahal. This historical building was constructed by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the son of Jahangir and the grandson of Akbar.
The Taj Mahal was built to symbolize the love of Shah Jahan for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Apart from the Taj Mahal, there are other places to visit in Uttar Pradesh. The state always welcomes tourists with a shower of warm welcome and courtesy.
Attractions
Uttar Pradesh has many famous attractions and attract huge crowd. Some of the significant attractions are Agra the land of historical significance. Many architecture forms such as Taj Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Nagina Masjid, Jahangir Palace, Khas Mahal, Chini-Ka- Rauza, Diwan-e-khas, Moti Masjid, and many more. The religion is deep rooted and even today the traces exist.
Varanasi is a place that has Hindus and Buddhists. The Ganges River flows and popular Hindu temples offer prayer to Ganges. The Sarnath in Varanasi is the first sermon of Lord Buddha. Tourists can view the palaces of Nawabs and traditional crafts.
Allahabad is also a largest and a holy city. The rivers Ganga and Yamuna confluence is situated here. The Kumbh Mela is a popular fair and attracts devotees form all the parts of the country. The Patalpuri Temple, Allahabad fort, Akshaya Vat and Ashoka pillar are tourist attractions.
The Varanasi Ghats that are popular are Dashashwmedha Ghat, ASI Ghat, Man Mandir Ghat, Chauki Ghat, Scindia Ghat and Manikarnika Ghat. Dudhwa National Park is a tiger reserve and is rich in flora and fauna. It houses endangered animals and some popular tourist attractions are Jhansi, Chitrakoot, Vrindavan, Kanpur and Mathura. |