Uttar Pradesh
A visit to the state of Uttar Pradesh gives a new perspective on India and especially on Hinduism. It is beautiful and lies mostly at the foot of the Ganges River.
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The most populous state in India, accounting for 60% of the population
Name: Uttar Pradesh
Region: Uttar Pradesh is a state in northern India and is the most populous in India with about 216 million inhabitants, constituting about a sixth of India's population and fourth in its area. Uttar Pradesh is the most populous sub-state entity in the world. The state has an external border with Nepal and borders Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar and the Delhi Territory.
Capital CIty: Lucknow
Population: 215,609,813 (2015)
Language: Hindi and Urdu
Religion: Mostly Hinduism. Relatively low percentages of Islam, Sikhism, Christianity and Jainism.
Season: October – November / March – April
Monsoons: May-August. In addition to heavy heat
How to reach and from whereUttar Pradesh has several airports, one of which is Varanasi – a local airport. Railways from a wide range of destinations in India.
Types of tourism: Uttar Pradesh attracts many tourists of all kinds and genders!
Uttar Pradesh
- fee – Borders Delhi territory, four hours by train. Agra is home to the famous Taj Mahal. Entrance to the Taj Mahal is free.
- Allahabad – The city is located at an important meeting point for Indians, a connection between two sacred rivers - the Ganges and the Yamuna, and later joined by the Saraswati River.
- Varanasi – Varanasi is considered one of the holiest cities, and it is sacred to die there. That is why people gather there who want to be near it, and even those who feel close to their death and choose to die in this city so that they can properly receive the cremation ceremony and the scattering of the ashes in the holy Ganges River. In Varanasi you can find many sides, spirituality, music and especially the sitar instrument that makes it unique.
- Sarnath – A town that serves as one of the Buddhist centers. This town attracts many believers and those interested in Buddhism.
- Sonali – A town within the state of Uttar Pradesh, located on both sides of the border - India and Nepal. The border crossing is open 24 hours a day.
Uttar Pradesh Summary
A visit to the state of Uttar Pradesh gives a new perspective on India and especially on Hinduism. It is beautiful and lies mostly at the foot of the holy Ganges River. Here you will find people who are happy to end their lives in the holy city of Varanasi and alongside these sights you will find a love of life, and an endless love of music.
