Uttar Pradesh (UP) is a state in the Plains region of India. With around 240 million inhabitants in 2021, it is not just more populous than other states of India, but all other sub-national regions in the world. If UP were a country, it’d be the fifth most populous country, just behind Indonesia and ahead of Pakistan.
Overview
Situated in the northern part of India, bordering with the capital of India New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh is one of the most popular and an established tourist destination for both Indians and non-Indians alike in India. The most populous state of India, Uttar Pradesh contains many historical monuments and places of religious significance. Geographically, Uttar Pradesh is very diverse, with Himalayan foothills in the extreme north and the Gangetic Plain in the centre. It is also home of India’s most visited sites, Hinduism’s holiest city, Varanasi. Kumbh city, Prayagraj. Kathak, one of the eight forms of Indian classical dances, originated from Uttar Pradesh
Special Attraction
- Taj Mahal
- Agra Fort
- Ganges River
- Sarnath
- Dasaswamedh Ghat
- Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah
- Assi Ghat
- Wildlife SOS
- Banaras Ghats
- Bara Imambara