It is the bedrock of traditional culture and its history which goes back 4000 years . The world famous Taj Mahal , the Indo - Gangetic plains , the birthplace of many arts and crafts are all here . A trip through this state offers an endless view of architectural heritage sites .

 Agra- the city of the Taj , Allahabad - Confluence of three sacred rivers , Fatehpur Sikri- the first planned city built in Indo - Islamic Architecture , Braj - Bhoomi ( Mathura , Vrindavan etc. ) - The land of Lord Krishna , Jhansi - The Gateway of Bundelkhand , Kapilvastu - birthplace of Lord Buddha , Lucknow the city of ' Nawabs ' , Varanasi erstwhile Banaras or Kashi - One of the oldest living spiritual cities , Sarnath , Shravasti , Sankisa , Kaushambi , Kapilvastu - Dotted with the glorious legacy of " Lord Buddha "

Taj Mahotsav ( Feb ) - Jhansi Festival ( Feb - Mar ) - Brij ki Holi ( March ) - Buddha Mahotsav ( Apr - May ) - Vrindavan Sharadotsav ( Oct ) - Ganga Festival ( Nov ) - Lucknow Festival ( Nov - Dec ) - Dusshera - Diwali - Muharram - Eid - Kumbh Mela Shopping Festival , Noida ( Oct - Nov )

 Dudhwa National Park ( Palia , Lakhimpur - Kheri Dist . ) - Kishanpur Sanctuary ( Dist . Kheri ) . Katarniaghat Sanctuary ( Dist . Bahraich ) Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary ( Dist . Unnao ) - Hastinapur Sanctuary ( Bijnor , Dist . Meerut )

 Varanasi - Mathura - Vrindavan - Allahabad Ayodhya - Sarnath - Kapilavastu - Kushinagar Kaushambi - Sravasti - Dargah of Salim Chisti ( Fatehpur Sikri ) - Chunar - Chitrakoot Naimisharanya - Hastinapur - Garhmukteshwar

 Taj Mahal ( Agra ) - Fatehpur Sikri ( Agra ) - Agra Fort ( Agra ) - Bada Imambara ( Lucknow ) - Dhamekh Stupa ( Sarnath ) - Akbar's Mausoleum ( Agra ) - Itmad - ud - Daulah ( Agra ) Mehtab Bagh ( Agra ) - Shravasti Sarnath Kaushambi - Mathura , Vrindavan Kapilvastu Gokul – Barsana

 Zari - Chikan Work - Surma ( Kohl ) - Jhumka Glass Accessories- Oriental Perfumes Leather Craft - Pottery - Chikan work - Carpets - Brass Artifacts - Wood items Banarasi and Silk Saris - Marble Inlay work .

 Indian classical music and dance have made Uttar Pradesh their veritable base over the years . Varanasi , Lucknow , Agra and Rampur have been seats of great tradition in the world of India's classical music . Both vocal and instrumental music feature prominently in the music whereas Kathak and Charkula are two old and established forms of dances

 Kebab , Kofta , Korma , Keema , Pulao , Biryani , Paranthas ( Plain or Stuffed ) , Halwa , Firni and other Sweetmeats and Namkeen

By Air : The state has five domestic airports : Agra , Allahabad , Kanpur , Lucknow , and Varanasi . By Rail : An extensive network and many important trains like Shatabdi , Taj Express , Rajdhani Express and the Intercity Express make travel by rail easy . By Road : An extensive road network covers the state thoroughly . National Highways 2 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 29 , and 45 and a number of State Highways run through the state .

 STD Code : Agra 0562 , Allahabad 0532 , Lucknow 0522 , Varanasi 0542

 Summer : March to June

Monsoon : July to September

 Autumn : October to mid - November

Winter : November to February

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