10 Most Beautiful Cities In Uttar Pradesh

Here are some most beautiful cities in Uttar Pradesh to visit:

Uttar Pradesh is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. People from home and abroad come here to visit. Below is a brief description of some famous places in Uttar Pradesh.

1. Agra:

   

   Located on the banks of the river Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh, Agra is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world and also one of the seventh wonders of the world. What Agra is so famous for is the Taj Mahal. Also, have to visit the most populated Agra Fort and the Fatehpur Sikri. The tradition and the heritage of these places inspire those people who living in or visiting India. It’s one of the most beautiful cities in Uttar Pradesh.

2. Varanasi:

   

   Varanasi, the oldest living city in the world is also known as Kashi and Benaras. There are many temples in Varanasi. Some of them are most famous like- “Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple“, “Shree Annapurna Mandir“, “Shri Durga Temple“, “Kal Bhairav Temple” etc. It’s also called the city of Lord Shiva. You should visit this holy place at least once in your life. It’s another one of the most beautiful cities in Uttar Pradesh.

3. Mathura:

   

   We all know that Mathura is well known as the birthplace of Lord Sri Krishna. It’s one of the most famous cities in Uttar Pradesh to visit. The biggest crows here are during Janmasthami(birthday of Sri Krishna) in August/ September and Holi in February/March. Mathura and Vrindavan are often considered twin cities. The distance between these 2 cities is just only 10km.

4. Vrindavan:

   

   Folklore has it that Sri Krishna spent his childhood in Vrindavan. The name Vrindavan is a combination of two words-1. “Vrinda” means ‘Basil’ and 2. “Van” means ‘Grove’ which refers to the two small groves at Nidhivan and Seva Kunj. Lots of Radha-Krishna Temple have situated here also the most famous “Bakebihari Temple” and the world-famous “Isckon Temple”.

5. Lucknow:

   

   Lucknow is the biggest city in Uttar Pradesh and also its capital. The city is situated on the banks of Gomti river. Hazratganj, a major shopping area located in the center of Lucknow, is famous for its ‘chaat’ and ‘kulfi’, posh Mughlai restaurants, and various shopping complexes. The most famous parks are Ambedkar Park and the Gomti Riverfront Park, both ideal places for visiting, and also you can stroll around with friends and family in the evening.

6. Ayodhya:

   

   Ayodhya, also known as ‘The Birth Pace of Shree Rama Candra’ is situated on the banks of the river Surya. Ayodhya plays a critical role in the Hindu epic of Ramayana because it is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama. In 2005, Ayodhya witnessed a terrorist attack at the site of Shri Ram Temple.  Ayodhya has so much colour and spirituality to see for its tourists and has emerged as a significant spiritual place.

7. Jhansi:

   

   Jhansi is a city in Uttar Pradesh and is also called The City of Rani Laxmi Bai. It was built on the banks of the Betwa and Pahunch rivers. The nearest biggest city to Jhansi is Gwalior. Jhansi is named after the Jhansi fort built by Raja Bir Singh Deo. This historical city was also the seat of the Chandela Dynasties’ power.

8. Barsana:

   

   We’ll know this historical place Barsana as the birthplace of Goddess Radha Rani. This place is located in the district of Mathura in Uttar Pradesh, India. Barsana is most popular for the grand celebration performed during the Holi festival, known as the Lathmar Holi. Barsana is also called Vrishabhanupura. Barsana is surrounded by many places where Goddess Radha spent her time with her Sakhis and Lord Krishna.

9. Kanpur:

   

   Kanpur is one of the most famous cities in Uttar Pradesh. It’s also called ‘The Leather City of the World’ and ‘Manchester of India’. It’s situated on the banks of the river Ganges. Kanpur is the industrial capital of Uttar Pradesh and is known for its chemical, textile, and leather industries. Kanpur is a city where one finds a perfect blend of history, architecture, commerce, and culture with authentic cuisines, traditional theatrical art, and an amalgamation of two eras running parallelly.

10. Noida:

    

    Noida, the City of Transformations is a part of the National Capital Region.  The full name of Noida is New Okhla Industrial Development Authority. Talking about the weather, it either has really hot summers or really cold winters but between August till November, the weather is mild. Noida is one of the best places in Uttar Pradesh to visit.

Best time to visit cities in Uttar Pradesh:

You can visit Uttar Pradesh all year around. But the best suggestion for tourists is to go for it between October to March as the weather gets pleasant with the approaching winters and the chill in the air is a welcome change for travelers.

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