Lucknow
Built in 1860, Christchurch was created as a memorial to the British who died in the First War of Independence (Indian Uprising). It is beautifully…
Must-see attractions in Uttar Pradesh
Vrindavan
Set atop a hill and marked by three sandstone towers of varying size and shape, this is the oldest temple in Vrindavan, built in 1580. The main entrance…
Varanasi
The walls of this modern, marble, sikhara-style temple are engraved with verses and scenes from the Ram Charit Manas, the Hindi version of the Ramayana.
Varanasi
Dominating Panchganga Ghat, this small mosque was built by Aurangzeb on the site of a large Vishnu temple.
Varanasi
A small Shiva temple and a 19th-century mansion built by Nepali royalty sit back from Shivala Ghat, built by the local maharaja of Benares.
Lucknow
This impressive huge stone mosque was completed in 1845. Non-Muslims can't enter, but it's worth seeing the impressive three-domed facade.
Prayagraj (Allahabad)
The house where former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was born was spruced up for the 2017 centenary of her birth and is worth a quick look.
Varanasi
Scindhia Ghat was originally built in 1830, but was so huge and magnificent that it collapsed into the river and had to be rebuilt.
Vrindavan
Dedicated to Radha, Krishna's consort and true love, this unique temple combines elements of Hindu and Muslim architecture.
Sarnath
Somewhat simple on the outside, this temple features a reclining Buddha carved from sandalwood inside the main shrine.
Varanasi
Popular with Rama devotees (Hanuman was Rama's stalwart ally in his quest to rescue Sita from the demon Ravana).
Sarnath
The Burmese Temple features a triple-pagoda roof and several statues of the Buddha, set in lush gardens.
Lucknow
A beautiful, and deceptively shallow, white mosque, built in 1680 and most impressive from a distance.
Varanasi
Dattatreya takes its name from a Brahmin saint, whose footprint is preserved in a small temple nearby.
Prayagraj (Allahabad)
This impressive 1870 gothic church is a popular landmark but only opens on Sundays for a 9am service.
Varanasi
At Trilochan, two turrets emerge from the river, and the water between them is especially holy.
Varanasi
Famed for its impressive, 76m-high marble tower. On the campus of Banares Hindu University.
Varanasi
Just beyond Ram Ghat, this ghat marks where five holy rivers are supposed to meet.
Sarnath
One of the simpler temples in Sarnath. The entrance is between two red pillars.
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!)…
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…
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
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.
Uttar Pradesh
A large bell erected in honour of the Dalai Lama on the grounds of ancient Kushinagar, near Maharparinirvana Stupa.
Uttar Pradesh
This small ghat on the Hiranyavati River was built in remembrance of Buddha's cremation near the river banks.
