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Places of Interest in Uttar Pradesh
Agra Tourism
Agra
is the one of the prominent destinations of the World Tourism map with three
heritage monuments - The Taj Mahal, Red Fort & Fatehpur Sikri. It is more
just a dacadent city of graveyards and stones, but it is a vibrant centre of
Culture, Art and Religious philosphies that have enriched mankind and shaped
humen thought over centuries.
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Allahabad Tourism
The
city of Allahabad is among the largest cities of uttar Pradesh and situated
at the confluence of three rivers- Gana, Yamuna and the invisible Saraswati.
The meeting point is known as Triveni and is especially sacred to Hindus. The
earlier setlemets of the Aryans were established in this city, then known as
Prayag” Prayagasya Praveshshu Papam Nashwati Tatkshanam. All sins arre
cleaned with entry in Prayag ( the ancient name of modern time Allahabad) PRAYAG
is one of the historic & mythological cities of India with glorious past
and present. It continues to enjoy the distinction of being a place of haunting
and lasting meories. It is a city of mixed culture of Hindu,Muslims, Jains and
Christans.
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Ayodhya Tourism
The
ancient city of Ayodhya, according to the Ramayana, was founded by Manu, the
law-giver of the Hindus. For centuries it was the capital of the decendants
of the Surya Vansh of which Lord Rama was the most celebrated king. Ayodhya
during ancient times was known as Kosaldesha. The Atharvaveda describes it as
"a city built by gods and being as prosperous as paradise itself".
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Jhansi Tourism
Jhansi
was a stronghold of the Chandela kings. Balwant Nagar was the name of this place.
But in 11th. century Jhansi lost its importance. In 17th. century under Raja
Bir Singh Deo of Orchha Jhansi again rose to prominence. Raja Bir Singh Deo
had good relations with the mughal emperor Jehangir. In 1613 Raja Bir Singh
Deo constructed the Jhansi fort. He died in 1627. After his death his son Juhar
Singh succeeded him.
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Kanpur Tourism
Historically,
Jajmau on the eastern outskirts of present day Kanpur is regarded as one of
the most archaic townships of Kanpur district. Upto the 1st half of the 18th
century Kanpur continued to survive as an insignificant village. Its fate, however,
took a new turn soon after. In May, 1765, Shuja-ud-daula the Nawab Wazir of
Awadh, was defeated by the British near Jajmau. It was probably at his time
that strategic importance of the site of Kanpur was realized by the British.
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Mathura Tourism
Mathura
widely known as birth place of lord Krishna is located on the western bank of
river Yamuna at latitude 27degree 41 Minute N and 77Degree and 41 Minuet E.
It is 145 Km south-east of Delhi and 58 Km north west of Agra in the State of
Uttar Pradesh. For about 3000 Year it was the hub of culture and civilization.
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Varanasi Tourism
Welcome
at "THE HOLY 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 unrivalled. Mark Twain, the English author and
literateur, who was enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Banaras, once wrote
: "Banaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than
legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together". According to
the ‘Vamana Purana’, the Varuna and Assi rivers originated from the
body of the primordial Person at the beginning of time itself. The tract of
land lying between them is believed to be ‘Varanasi’, the holiest
of all pilgrimages.
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Vrindavan Tourism
Vrindavan
15 Km. north of Mathura on the same bank of Yamuna, lies the celebrated town
of Vrindavan, almost as closely associated with Krishna as Mathura itself. Indeed
one hardly speak of Vrindavan alone to; the devout Hindu. Mathura-Vrindavan
can not a unified image of untold beauty and religious sanctify.
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