Uttar Pradesh (UP)

UP Map

Introduction                  

With a tremendous population, U.P is India's most populous state and is considered to be the birthplace of Hinduism and has many important sites of Hindu pilgrimage. The Ganges, Hinduism's most sacred river, rises in Uttarakhand and flows through the state and it also houses the bathing ghats of Varanasi and Allahabad. which are India's most auspicious Kumbh Mela site.

The state is also important to Buddhism since its early days and has some monuments untouched by time.

The Taj - clicked by Sandeep kumar

India's most famous Icon, the Taj Mahal  and other Mughal monuments in Agra draws tourists, mesmerising them with their beauty. 

The Taj mahal  stands on the banks of Hinduism's second holiest river, Yamuna.

History  

During the British rule, some areas in Uttar pradesh were governed by English common law. In 1773 East India Company acquired the districts of Banaras and Ghazipur from the Mughal Emperor and many other areas of modern-day Uttar Pradesh. The territories occupied from the Nawabs, the scindias of Gwalior and Gurkhas were included in Bengal Presidency. 

In 1833, they were separated and the north-western provinces originally called Agra presidency, were created 

Geography  

UP can be divided into four parts : the central plains of the Ganga and its tributaries, the southern uplands, the Himalayan region, and the submontane region between the Himalayas and plain.

Major Rivers 

Ganga, Yamuna, Gomti, Ramganga, Rohini, Hindon, Ghagra, chambai, Betwa, Ken and Sarayu.

Festivals of UP

The Taj mahotsav

Taj Mahotsav   

Taj mahotsav is a modern day Indian culture festival celebrated in the vicinity of Taj mahal, one of the eight wonders of the world. This event, organised by the Uttar pradesh State Tourism Department is celebrated in the month of March every year. 

But last year it was celebrated in April of this year(2012) .

Jhansi  Festival

The Jhansi Festival

A land steeped in valour and chivalry, with every nook  and corner

resounding with poigant memories of the past,jhansi, plays host to the festive spirit, in the months of Feb- March. 

Colorsof Holi

Rang Gulal Festival (Holi)   

The Rang Gulal Mahotsav is celebrated in March at Mathura. 

During festival Lord Krishna's mystical homeland, Brajbhoomi 

becomes riotous with gaiety and colour. 

The Buddha Festival

Buddha Festival                 

UP is the birthplace of the Buddha, and the unique Buddhist festival, the Buddha mahotsav, held in April-May, takes one on a fascinating journey through the Buddhist world.

the Krishna

                 


                               Vrindavan Sharadotsav

The Vrindavan sharadotsav held at Brajbhoomi, in October, encapsulates the magical nature of the land of Lord Krishna. The haunting melody of KRISHNA'S flute still echo from every nook and cranny.

                                 Ganga Festival    

The city of Varanasi or Benaras, located on the banks of the Ganga, celebrates the timeless glory of the river, every year in the months of October-November and people offer their tribute to Holy Ganga.

Tourism cities

Lucknow 

Agra

Allahbad

Varanasi

Mathura