This state, many a time referred to as U.P. is situated in the northern part of India. Known to be the most populous state in India, Uttar Pradesh is considered to be the fifth largest state in India, the capital of which is Lucknow.
The two frequently spoken dialects in this state are Hindi and Urdu apart from other regularly spoken languages from other cities. Bhojpuri is the second frequently spoken language in this state.
Conceived to be an attractive tourist spot, people from all over the world visit this state more so to view the Taj Mahal in Agra which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
The other world heritage sites are the Agra Fort and The Fatehpur Sikri.
Two holy rivers, the Yamuna and the Ganga (Ganges) flow through this state on account of which many sacred cities located on their banks are frequented by many religious followers. |
| Agra Travel Guide |
Agra is an ancient city in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated on the banks of the river Yamuna. It is the third largest city in Uttar Pradesh with a population of over 1,200,000 residents. Agra is a ren... |
| Lucknow Travel Guide |
| Lucknow is located in the heart of the great Gangetic plain. Towards the east is the Barabanki district. Towards the west is the Unnao district. Towards the north are the Sitapur
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| Varanasi Travel Guide |
Varanasi, the city of Shiva, located at banks of Ganges, is one of the holiest places in India for Hindu and Buddhism religions. The pilgrims come here from all India to plunge in the water of Ganges, the holy... |
| Fatehpur Sikri Travel Guide |
| Fatehpur Sikri is a small town with 27,000 inhabitants, in Uttar Pradesh, located 37 km from Agra; it was built to be know as the city of Victory.
Fatehpur Sikri is known for its fort... |