Must-see attractions in Uttar Pradesh

  • Bachraj Ghat

    Varanasi

    This small ghat is marked by three Jain temples.

  • Ram Janam Bhumi

    Uttar Pradesh

    This is the highly contentious spot said to be the site of Lord Rama's birth. Security here is staggering (think crossing from West Bank into Israel!)…

  • Zoo

    Lucknow

    The large, shady zoo is depressing, with animals pacing up and down in their small enclosures, but you must enter it if you want to visit Lucknow’s fine…

  • Satkhanda

    Lucknow

    This decaying and empty watchtower looks like a medieval painting of the Tower of Babel. Known as Satkhanda, it has only four storeys because construction…

  • Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir

    Vrindavan

    When complete, this Hindu temple should be the tallest religious monument in the world, at around 700ft tall. Construction is underway but will take years.

  • Gate 2

    Varanasi

    Foreigners should enter gate 2 (the Hindu exit) for access to Vishwanath Temple.

  • Dalai Lama Bell

    Uttar Pradesh

    A large bell erected in honour of the Dalai Lama on the grounds of ancient Kushinagar, near Maharparinirvana Stupa.

  • Buddha Ghat

    Uttar Pradesh

    This small ghat on the Hiranyavati River was built in remembrance of Buddha's cremation near the river banks.

  • Gai Ghat

    Varanasi

    A painted stone Nandi statue and lingam mark this ghat north of the mosque.

  • Dandi Ghat

    Varanasi

    The Dandi Ghat is used by austere ascetics known as Dandi Panths.

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