144 Uttar Pradesh, which is referred to as the ‘Heartland of India’, boasts of a rich cultural heritage. The land offers a feast to minds that love to explore – be it nature or history. It is not only gifted by nature but it is also home to some of the best man-made monuments. You need not command much of geographical knowledge to recall that the majestic rivers the Ganges and Yamuna flow through this state. Neither is the need to strain your history brain to remember Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri when Uttar Pradesh is mentioned. Top place in Uttar Pradesh 1.Agra Agra is a city on the banks of the Yamuna river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It might sound odd that Agra overtakes Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. It is no wonder because Agra is home to the world-famous Taj Mahal. This ancient city has wonderful monuments making you awestruck by the sheer brilliance behind the construction. Top Place in Agra Taj Mahal Agra Fort Itmad-Ud-Daula Fatehpur Sikri Wildlife SOS Sikandara Aram Bagh Khas Mahal Panch Mahal Musamman Burj Jama Masjid Agra Art Gallery Mehtab Bagh 2. Lucknow Lucknow, a large city in northern India, is the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh. Toward its center is Rumi Darwaza, a Mughal gateway. Nearby, the 18th-century Bara Imambara shrine has a huge arched hall. Upstairs, Bhool Bhulaiya is a maze of narrow tunnels with city views from its upper balconies. Close by, the grand Victorian Husainabad Clock Tower was built as a victory column in 1881. The city enjoyed the generosity of the Nawabs and hence flourished in music, literature, arts, and crafts. Top place in Lucknow Bara Imambara British Residency Chhota Imambara Lucknow Zoo Dr. Ambedkar Park Hazratganj Constantia House Lucknow Museum Rumi Darwaza Chattar Manzil Begum Hazrat Mahal Park 3.Varanasi Varanasi is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh dating to the 11th century B.C. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites Top place in Varanasi River Ganges Kashi Vishwanath Temple Sarnath Manikarnika Ghat Archaeological Museum Man Mandir Ghat Chaumsathi Ghat Ramnagar Fort Chunar Fort Banaras Ghats 4: Mathura Mathura is considered the birthplace of Lord Krishna and hence it is one amongst the seven sacred cities for followers of Hinduism. This ancient town has many temples belonging to various ages. It was earlier a Buddhist center and was home to 20 monasteries before Hinduism rose to prominence. Krishna Janma Bhoomi Mandir Jama Masjid Dwarkadhish Temple Kusum Sarovar Radha Kund Kans Qila Mathura Museum Raja Bharatpuras Palace Govardhan Hill
