Uttar Pradesh tourism(by.u.p.tourism)

The Heritage Arc

A unique opportunity to explore Uttar Pradesh

 Embedded in the heart of India is Uttar Pradesh, a land where cultures have evolved and religions emerge. The greatness of Uttar Pradesh lies not only in this confluence, but also in the emergence of cultural and religious traditions along some of the greatest rivers in the Indian sub-continent – the Ganga and the Yamuna. Throughout history, great cities have emerged and established along great rivers. Within India, the Ganga and the Yamuna have nurtured a culture because of which religious faith, rituals, culture and intellectual enlightenment have evolved in places along the two rivers. 

Exploring Uttar Pradesh along the mighty rivers takes the visitors on a magical trip. The Heritage Arc in Uttar Pradesh provides an opportunity to explore the state in all its glory. The Heritage Arc signifies heritage in terms of cultural, historical and natural aspects. Moving on this arc from one end of the state to the other, takes travellers through Agra region, Lucknow region and Varanasi region, with several exciting destinations along the way.

These regions define the quintessential Uttar Pradesh. The Arc takes travellers through a kaleidoscopic journey of monuments, architectural wonders, pilgrimage centres, spiritual experiences and wildlife. The Heritage Arc is a veritable treasure trove of sights to see and experiences and provides a close look at the celebration of life in this vast state.

Agra region

Agra-Fatehpur Sikri

"Agra is the city of the Taj Mahal and capital of the erstwhile Mughal Empire.
Agra is also the gateway to the legendary Braj region, the land of Lord Krishna."

Fatehpur Sikri is a small city in northern India, just west of Agra, founded by a 16th-century Mughal emperor. Red sandstone buildings cluster at its center. Buland Darwaza gate is the entrance to Jama Masjid mosque. Nearby is the marble Tomb of Salim Chishti. Diwan-E-Khas hall has a carved central pillar. Jodha Bais Palace is a mix of Hindu and Mughal styles, next to the 5-story Panch Mahal that overlooks the site.

                                      Barsana 

"It is located 21 km to the north of Goverdhan and is known as the birth place of Radha."

Bateshwar

70km away from Agra, Bateshwar is essentially a temple town, situated on the bank of the holy river Yamuna. The name Bateshwar appears to have been derived from Vateshwarnathji, one of the many names of Lord Shiva who is the presiding deity of this pilgrim town. Flanked by the holy Yamuna, Bateshwar has a plethora of temples, once totaling to 101. Out of these, 42 temples still stand here. The beauty of this pilgrim town is its long line of Ghats dotted with a series of temples. Some of the temples’ ceilings still retain their beautiful original frescos painted with traditional vegetable paints. The pilgrim town finds references in old scriptures like Ramayan, Mahabharat, Matsya Puran etc. From 8th century to 17th century, it remained an important town under the Gurjar, Chandela and Bhadawar kings. The illustrious King Badan Singh of Bhadawar dynasty shifted his capital from Mai to Bateshwar about 400 years ago. The present temples are said to be constructed by him.

Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary

"Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary is one among those sanctuaries which provides shelter to many Gangetic Dolphins"

This sanctuary along the Chambal river is home to Gangetic dolphins.
It offers a unique opportunity to experience the natural and historical heritage of the Chambal valley.

                              Etawah

• A little ahead in the serene green paradise of nature, north India’s only Lion Safari is located at Etawah.
• Along the Chambal river the National Chambal Sanctuary is home to Gangetic dolphins.
• At Sur Sarovar in Keetham, a huge and chirpy gathering of migratory birds will make you forget your fatigue.

Outher please near by Agra

Gokul

Mqthura

Vrandaban

               Lucknow region

Lucknow. "Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, lies in the middle of the Heritage Arc. This bustling city, famed for its Nawabi era finesse and amazing food, is a unique mix of the ancient and the modern. It is home to extraordinary monuments depicting a fascinating blend of ancient, colonial and oriental architecture."

• Dewa Sharif

• Ayodhya

• Naimisharanya

• Bithoor

• Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary

• Dudhwa

• Katarnia Ghat 

                   Varanasi region

"Varanasi is among the oldest living cities in the world and its antiquity finds place in ancient scriptures.
Located along the Ganga it is a sacred place for all Hindus, Jains and Buddhists."

• Varanasi is believed to be the greatest tirth (pilgrimage) between earth and heaven. For a Hindu, to visit Varanasi and bathe in the water of Ganga, is to be cleansed of the sins of thousands of past rebirths.            

               

     Sonbhadra

Sonbhadra is the second largest district in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Located in the south-eastern range of the Vindhya Mountains, it is served by the Sone River which flows from east to west. Sonbhadra tourism has immense historic and cultural significance and is home to several ancient monuments, forts and buildings.

     Sarnath

Sarnath is a city located 13 kilometres north-east of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. Singhpur, a village approximately one kilometre away from the site, was the birthplace of Shreyansanath, the Eleventh Tirthankara of Jainism, and a temple dedicated to him, is an important pilgrimage site.

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