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Uttar Pradesh Travel
The wealth of its monuments, mystical call of its mountains and lakes, and
the religious fervour that it evokes, have rendered Uttar Pradesh, one of
the most fascinating states of the Indian Union.
Whether one is on a spiritual quest, or in search of adventure, or just
on a curiosity trip, Uttar Pradesh has something to offer to everyone.
Situated in the northern part of India, it has the distinction of being
the most populous state of India.
In terms of area, it is the fourth largest, among all the states.
It is divisible into three distinct regions geographically; the Himalayan
region on the north, the vast Gangetic plain at the centre, and the Vindhya
Range and plateau on the south.
Uttar Pradesh is watered by the mighty rivers of northern India - Ganga,
Yamuna, Ramganga, Gomati and Ghaghara.
Almost all the important towns and trading centres of the state, are clustered
around these rivers.
The confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna, the two most sacred rivers of India,
at Allahabad, has been a vital pilgrimage site through the centuries.
Uttar Pradesh offers an endless array of attractions, to the tourist by
way of monuments, health resorts, mountain peaks, a wealth of ancient temples
and viharas, rich flora and fauna, fascinating rivers and captivating valleys.
Agra, Ayodhya, Sarnath, Varanasi, Lucknow, Mathura and Prayag combine religious
and architectural marvels; Nainital,
Mussorie, Ranikhet and Almora are hill resorts of rare charm; Corbett and
Dudhwa National Parks head a long list of wildlife reserves and sanctuaries;
Yamnotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Hemkund and the Pindari Glacier,
enfolded wthin the Himalayan ranges, offer a combination of adventure, pilgrim
centres and natural beauty.
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