Strategically located in the northern part of India (as the very name suggests), Uttar Pradesh has consistently dominated the politics of India to a large extent. Since Independence in 1947 till date the state has produced seven Prime Ministers out of ten in the country.
The state also plays a key role in the country's agro-production. Before you travel to Uttar Pradesh, Travel.mapsofindia brings you some useful facts about the state:
| Location | Northern part of India Bihar in the East, Madhya Pradesh in the South, Rajasthan, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana in the west Uttaranchal in the north |
| Latitude | Between 24° and 31° North |
| Longitude | Between 77° and 84° East |
| Area | 2,36,286 sq kms |
| Climate | Summer - hot Winter - cold |
| Max Temperature | 43°C |
| Min Temperature | 4°C |
| Average Annual Rainfall | 120cms |
| Capital | Lucknow |
| Population | 16,60,52,859 |
| Languages | Hindi, Urdu |
| Religion | Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism |
| Best Time to Visit | October to March |
| Clothing | Summer - Cottons Winter - Woolens |
Since times immemorial, several culture and tradition has blossomed in the soil of Uttar Pradesh. Myth, religion and history have engaged into a curious interplay in the land to give birth to a number of interesting destinations.
The foremost of all is definitely fabled Taj Mahal, which is as much as the emblem of Indian tourism. No word would be sufficient to describe the beauty of the monument, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Travel to Uttar Pradesh to see how the genius of men has created sheer poetry out solid marbles.
A travel to Uttar Pradesh would take you to Varanasi the oldest living city of the world. Thousands of years old temples and the Indian monks would take you to a quaint journey to the past.
Time stands still in its crumbling ruins of age old Buddhist Stupas in Sarnath. Nawabi palaces, exquisite handicrafts and delicate cuisine would unfailingly remind you of the splendors of a bygone era as you walk along the lanes and bazaars in Lucknow.
Last but not the least, if you have a penchant for wild lives, don't miss out Dudhwa as youtravel to Uttra Pradesh.
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