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Uttar Pradesh Holiday Packages

One of the main cultural centers for both Hindus and Muslims, Uttar Pradesh is known for its Awadhi cuisine, Mughlai cuisine and world famous architectures. This cultural destination is an obvious choice for travelers looking for some historic insights, spiritual vibes and delectable food options.

With the Uttar Pradesh tour package offered by us, you would be able to plan your vacation well and enjoy the many sights of this remarkable destination.

5 Places to Visit in Uttar Pradesh

1. Taj Mahal

What’s Special: Architectural marvel

Nearby Attractions: Agra Fort, Fateh Pur Sikri, Mehtab Bagh, Itmad-ud-Daula, Taj Museum, Chini ka Rauza

Timings: 6 am to 6.30 pm

Distance From City: 0 km

Transportation Option: Bus, cab, taxi, auto-rickshaw, rickshaw

On the south bank of Yamuna, the Taj Mahal is located in the city of Agra. Built in the 16th century, this place was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan which is the tomb for his favorite wife Mumtaz, and himself. It is also one of the members of the seven wonders of the world. It is amongst the best places to visit with Uttar Pradesh tourism packages.

2. Agra Fort

What’s Special: Architectural marvel

Nearby Attractions: Taj Mahal, Fateh Pur Sikri, Mehtab Bagh, Itmad-ud-Daula, Taj Museum, Chini ka Rauza

Timings: 6 am to 6 pm

Distance From City: 0 km

Transportation Option: Bus, cab, taxi, auto-rickshaw, rickshaw

Popularly known as ‘Lal Qila’, the Agra Fort was the capital of the Mughal Sultanate. It is the symbol of power, strength, and resilience of Muslim rule era in India. It was the main residence of the Mughal emperors. This place is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

3. Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple

What’s Special: Religious site

Nearby Attractions: Ganges River, Sarnath, Dasaswamedh Ghat, Banaras Ghats, Assi Ghat, Ganga Aarti, Manikarnika Ghat

Timings: 4 am - 11 pm

Distance From City: 0 km

Transportation Option: Bus, cab, taxi, auto-rickshaw, rickshaw

Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the sacred Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. On the banks of the holy Ganga, this temple is situated in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. This place is the holiest among the 12 jyotirlingas.

4. Manikarnika Ghat

What’s Special: Religious site

Nearby Attractions: Ganges River, Sarnath, Dasaswamedh Ghat, Banaras Ghats, Assi Ghat, Ganga Aarti, Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Timings: Throughout the day

Distance From City: 0 km

Transportation Option: Bus, cab, taxi, auto-rickshaw, rickshaw

Among all the riverfronts, Manikarnika Ghat is the holiest alongside the river Ganga in the city of Varanasi. This is an important place for Shaktism as believed the 51 Shakti Peethas are linked to the 51 letters in Sanskrit and each temple has shrines for Shakti.

5. Buland Darwaza

What’s Special: Architectural marvel

Nearby Attractions: Taj Mahal, Fateh Pur Sikri, Mehtab Bagh, Itmad-ud-Daula, Taj Museum, Chini ka Rauza

Timings: 8 am - 7 pm

Distance From City: 0 km

Transportation Option: Bus, cab, taxi, auto-rickshaw, rickshaw

With a height of 54 meters, the highest gateway in the world, the Buland Darwaza was built in the 16th century by emperor Akbar as a symbol of victory over Gujarat. This Darwaza is the main entrance of Jama Masjid in Fatehpur Sikri.

Best Time To Visit Uttar Pradesh

Summers in Uttar Pradesh

From the month of April to May, UP experiences summer season. The days are usually sunny, the weather is hot and humid, the temperature reaches up to 47 degree celsius. This time of the year is not the best time to visit the place.

Monsoons in Uttar Pradesh

The monsoon in UP usually stays between the months of June to September. This state experiences great rainfall between these months. It is not advisable to plan your trip to UP in this time as the roads are wet & slippery and prone to flooding.

Winter in Uttar Pradesh

The winter season in UP is usually between the months of December to February. During the winters, the temperature of this place can fall to 4 degrees.

The best time to visit UP is between the months of October to March. This time of the year is the best time to visit as the weather is pleasant and the days are normal in temperature which is perfect for sightseeing.

How To Reach Uttar Pradesh?

As Uttar Pradesh is one of the important states in India, it is well connected with all the major parts of India by air, rail and road.vThe best ways to reach Uttar Pradesh are discussed below.

By Air

Uttar Pradesh has domestic airports in Lucknow, Varanasi and in Greater Noida (under construction). Daily flights are available to these airports from different cities. Popular airlines like Indigo, Air India, Vistara etc. fly in this route. A flight from New Delhi to Lucknow usually takes around 2 hr and is scheduled every 4 hour.

By Rail

The cheapest yet convenient way of travelling is to travel by train to Uttar Pradesh. Daily trains are available to Uttar Pradesh from different places of the country operated by Indian Railways.

By Road

One can easily reach Uttar Pradesh from anywhere in India as it is well connected to the rest of the parts with daily buses available. One can easily book a private car and take a road trip to the cities in Uttar Pradesh.