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The north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has a large number of Hindu pilgrimage sites and is rightly regarded as the mystique of the Orient. Its culture, heritage, history and legacy give it a completely unique position that is still unrivalled. It has some of the finest tourist destinations that are visited by numerous tourists all the year from the domestic as well as international sector. The ever growing tourism in Uttar Pradesh has catapulted it to a leading position among the most visited states of India.
The history of Uttar Pradesh goes back to the Vedic and post Vedic period of Indian history. It is believed to have been the home of a number of great sages of mythology like Bharadwaja, Gautam, Yagyavalkya, Vasishta, Vishwamitra and Valmiki. The important religions such as Jainism and Buddhism also flourished in this state. After the arrival of Islam and the initial conflicts that followed, the state witnessed a harmonious synthesis of Hinduism and Islam. It also remained an important center of learning and the cities like Ayodhya, Prayag, Varanasi and Mathura became well-known centers of learning. Uttar Pradesh is home to a number of important and famous historic monuments that include the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri palace, Allahabad Fort, Buland Darwaza and Bara Imambara. The important religious in this state are Sarnath, Varanasi and Mathura. There are many other tourist attractions in Uttar Pradesh that include Kanpur, Lucknow, Agra, Jhansi, Aligarh, Allahabad and Meerut.
The fairs and festivals are the part and parcel of the culture of the people of Uttar Pradesh and there are many festivals that are celebrated here. Janmashtami and Holi are the two most important festivals that are linked with Lord Krishna and marked by great fervor and excitement all over the state. Several other notable ones include Jhansi Festival, Lucknow Festival, Magh Mela and Kumbh Mela. At the same time, Uttar Pradesh is also an ideal place for nature lovers, and adventure sports enthusiasts. Some of the wildlife sanctuaries located here are Chandra Prabha Sanctuary, Dudhwa National Park, National Chambal Sanctuary, Hastinapur Sanctuary and Nawab Ganj Bird Sanctuary.
Uttar Pradesh is dotted with a number of hotels and resorts that are located in the important towns of the state. You can stay at any category of hotel in the major cities like Agra, Allahabad, Lucknow, Mathura and Varanasi.
Transportation to Uttar Pradesh is quite easy and you can reach here from the distant towns of India with ease by air, rail and road. The important airports are located in Agra, Kanpur, Lucknow, and Varanasi. Besides, these cities are also well-connected by the railway which offers quick access to the state from any part of India. The state and National Highways make for quick and convenient access as they are efficiently maintained by the authorities.
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