Holiday Rentals in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is a state in North India. The state is also known as the ‘Heartland of India’. The state boasts of a rich cultural heritage. The rich cultural heritage, ancient temples, beautiful ancient palaces, and monuments here attract a large number of travelers from all over the world every year.

The main tourist attractions here are:

Agra is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna. The place is home to the World famous Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is the best example of Mughal architectural style. The mausoleum is also popular as "the jewel of Muslim art in India". The main tourist attractions here are Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad-Ud-Daula, Fatehpur Sikri, Sikandara, Aram Bagh, Khas Mahal, Panch Mahal, Musamman Burj, Jama Masjid, Agra Art Gallery, and Mehtab Bagh.

Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh. The city is popularly known as ‘The city of Nawabs’. The historical buildings of the city retain its ancient charm now also. It was the capital of Nawabs of Awadh. Some of the must visit places here are Bara Imambara, British Residency, Chhota Imambara, Lucknow Zoo, Dr. Ambedkar Park, Hazratganj, Constantia House, Lucknow Museum, Rumi Darwaza, Chattar Manzil, and Begum Hazrat Mahal Park.

Varanasi is considered as the ‘The Religious Capital of India’. The city is considered as one of the seven holy spots of India.  Every year the place is frequented by a number of travelers.  It lies on the banks of the river Ganges. The main places to visit here are River Ganges, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sarnath, Manikarnika Ghat, Archaeological Museum, Man Mandir Ghat, Chaumsathi Ghat, Ramnagar Fort, Chunar Fort, and Banaras Ghats.

Allahabad is an ancient city of the state. The city is also known as Prayag. The place is located at the confluence of three rivers namely Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswathi. The city witnesses one of the largest gatherings of religious nature during Kumbh Mela once every 12 years. The main tourist attractions here are Triveni Sangam, Khusro Bagh, Allahabad Museum, Allahabad Fort, Patalpuri Temple and Akshaya Vat, Jawahar Planetarium, etc.

Kanpur is the biggest city of the state. This place was earlier called Manchester of the country. The city is now referred to as the commercial capital of Uttar Pradesh. The main tourist attractions here are Bithoor, Jajmau, Boodha Bargad, Kanpur Gardens, Shri Radhakrishna Temple, Jain Glass Temple, Mecca Masjid, Allen Forest Zoo, etc.

Fatehpur Sikri is a city in Agra district.  The city is famous for its breathtaking architectural style. Fatehpur Sikri was built by the famous Mughal emperor Akbar. The top tourist spots to visit here are Panch Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas, Buland Darwaza, Jodha Bai Palace, Lotus Throne, and Khwabgah.

Ayodhya is a sacred city of Uttar Pradesh believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama. The main places to visit here are Moti Mahal, Kanak Bhawan, Hanuman Garhi, Ramkot, Treta Ke Thakur, Mausoleum of Bahu Begum, Gulab Bari, Guptar Ghat and Faizabad Museum.

Vrindavan is an important Hindu pilgrim centre associated with Lord Krishna. There are many ancient temples here. The place is located near to Mathura. These are popular as the twin holy cities of the state. The main tourist attractions here are Yamuna River, Govind Dev Temple, Iskcon Temple, Kesi Ghat, Bankey Bihari Temple, Shahji Temple, and Rangaji Temple.

Mathura city is located about 11 kms from Vrindavan. The place is considered as the birthplace of Lord Krishna. This was earlier a Buddhist center. There are many ancient temples here. The main tourist attractions here are Krishna Janma Bhoomi Mandir, Jama Masjid, Dwarkadhish Temple, Kusum Sarovar, Radha Kund, Kans Qila, Mathura Museum, Raja Bharatpuras Palace, and Govardhan Hill.

Jhansi Well-known cities and the lesser-known cities of Uttar Pradesh have a blend of religion, history, natural beauties and architectural excellence and hence you may not be surprised to note that Jhansi has its share in the common trait of the land. This historic city is situated on Pahujor Pushpavati riverbanks. Some of the main tourist attractions here are Jhansi Fort, Rani Mahal, Government Museum, Chirgaon, Maharaja Gangadhar Rao Ki Chatri and Parichha.

Kushinagar is a popular Buddhist pilgrim center. It is here Lord Buddha have attained Parinirvana after his death. This was where Lord Buddha made his last lecture. Many valuable archaeological findings have been unearthed from here. The top attractions of the ancient city are Sun Temple, Mahaparinirvana Temple, Kushinagar Museum, Ramabhar Stupa, Chinese Temple, Wat Thai Temple and Pawanagar.

Sarnath is a main pilgrim center for Buddhism in the state. This was the place where Buddha gave his first lecture. The place is also considered sacred for Jains. Some of the main tourist attractions here are Chaukhandi Stupa, Sarnath Museum, Deer Park, Thai Temple, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Dhammek Stupa and the Tibetan Temple.

Meerut is an ancient city of the state. The historical buildings here date back to the period of the Indus Valley Civilization. You can find here many beautiful ancient monuments and memorials here.

Aligarh is famous for its ‘Locks’.  This is a historical city in Uttar Pradesh. The main place to visit here is the famous Aligarh fort. You can also find here various tombs of the Muslim saints here. There are also many busy market places in Aligarh.

The best time to visit Uttar Pradesh is from October to March. There are many holiday rental accommodations available in Uttar Pradesh such as resort, homestays, cottages, serviced apartments and guest houses offering comfortable stay for its travelers. We have listed some of the best budget holiday homes in Uttar Pradesh in our website. Our advanced search option helps you easily find the right holiday accommodations that fit your budget and convenience; travelers can always make direct contact with the property owner from our website before finalizing their reservations. We have also introduced friendly dormitories for Group, budget & cheap holiday stays.