Things to do & places to visit in Uttar Pradesh, India

Uttar Pradesh #5 destination in India 2023. The average rating score is 4.58 based on 103.5k traveler reviews, of 604 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Kolkata, current date and time: Friday, May 03, 2024, 3:21.

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General weather summary in May

110°F - 81°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Really hot with a gentle breeze

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Chance of rain

1.0 millimeters

Amount

11.2 mph

Wind speed

21%

Humidity

13.5

Daylight length

5:21 AM

Sunrise

6:50 PM

Sunset

89%

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5.0 Taj Mahal (32.0k reviews) from $11.00
- Seeing is believing - Taj Mahal is magnificent and majestic
Friday: Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

Who hasn't heard of the Taj Mahal -the symbol of love. Situated in Agra, this fantastic structure of white marbel is a mausoleum of Shahjahan and his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. I recently visited this place and the govt has really made a beautiful walkway called the Taj walkway outside of the main entrance. There are electric buggies that can carry tourists from the main road through this walkway to and fro. The entrance requires tickets that you can purchase online as well. Shoes are not allowed in on and in the mausoleum area, so a shoe cover is provided inside in 10rs only per pair. Please don't buy from outside as they sell in 20rs or so. As always, in the walkway and the area outside near the Taj, you will find plenty of guides annoying you to take their services and also the local shop keepers forcing you to buy stuff. Other than these disturbances, it's an absolutely amazing experience to witness this marbel beauty. Try and go early morning around 6.30 or 7 to experience minimum crowd inside. See more..
5.0 Wildlife SOS (1.117 reviews)
- Amazing work
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

Wildlife SOS Agra Bear Rescue Facility is home to nearly 200 sloth bears that were rescued from the brutal practice of bear dancing. The kalandar gypsies that depended on exploiting these bears were established in alternative livelihoods by Wildlife SOS to ensure the safety of the bears and a legal way of life for the community. This center is run entirely from Donations raised by Wildlife SOS. The Forest Department charges an Admission of Rs 500 for Foreign Nationals and Rs 50 for Indians. These fees do not go to support the bear rescue center. Wildlife SOS offers conservation educational visit combined with interaction with bear experts. A donation is requested from visitors to help care for the animals. Receipt is issued for donations. Wildlife SOS also runs India's only Elephant Hospital at the Elephant Conservation & Care Center, home to over 20 rescued elephants ; a 15 min drive from the bear sanctuary. Contact Wildlife SOS for more details. See more..
5.0 Ada Chikan (433 reviews)
- Ada Chikan Lucknow
Friday: 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops

Ada conceptualized the art of chikankari on a different, albeit traditional platform. Ada brought together the finest artisans who were otherwise getting drawn to other professions, to craft breathtaking chikankari designs on finest fabrics, which became a delightful appreciation for the cognoscente. Vision: Ada took their customer’s chikankari experience to newer heights by transforming its retail outlet to a sprawling showroom decorated in a real-time Lucknawi ambiance, complementing their large collection of chikankari designer wear. Ada opened its windows to the world through an online store not only to diversify into myriad cultures but also to educate people about this art 'Chikankari' which is only manufactured in Lucknow and not replicated worldwide. Mission: Ada’s aim as a company is to deliver this handicraft globally at Lucknawi prices at everyone’s doorstep while ensuring they get an opportunity to enjoy the complete experience of Lucknawi Chikankari. See more..
4.5 Agra Fort (12.0k reviews) from $11.00
- Thanks a lot for giving wonderful moments
Friday: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Castles

An important medieval complex with beautiful mosques and palaces. See more..
4.5 Ganges River (5.012 reviews)
- Silence could only be the words to explain the experience
Bodies of Water

This is really a gift to be here with family and intake the real beauty and observe the greatness of Ganges. During the morning time (around 8-10), of you happen to get a chance, do go for a boat ride.. You could see numberous birds flying here and there and circling out boats.. Neatly maintained and really much effort is taken by the government to keep the ghats clean and good. For boat ride ( motor boat) the cost will be around 1500-2000 for about 1 hour.. It varies depending upon the season and rush.. During Dev Diwali timings, the cost would go to peak (around 7000-10000).. Divine experience and in explainable feeeling.. No words to express.. If you happen to visit here and see the great Ganges, then do understand just one thing "YOUR LIFE IS BLESSED" See more..
4.5 Sarnath (2.979 reviews)
- Paradise for history lovers!
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

The Dhamekha stupa and other imposing structures adorn this holy site where Buddha first preached his message. See more..
4.5 Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah (2.374 reviews)
- Lovely visit of Baby Taj
Friday: 5:30 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

It's so magnificent white marble structure of Mughal era before Taj Mahal at the left bank of holy river Yamuna in Agra.. It was built by Empress Noor Jahan beloved wife of emperor Jahangir ,who was the forth Mughal king of India. It just took six years from 1622-1628 See more..
4.5 Dasaswamedh Ghat (1.973 reviews)
- Ganga aarti means worship of Ganga
Points of Interest & Landmarks

India Trip Offer Dashashwamedh Ghat is the main ghat in Varanasi on the Ganga River. It is located close to Vishwanath Temple and is probably the most spectacular ghat. Two Hindu legends are associated with it: According to one, Lord Brahma created it to welcome Lord Shiva See more..
4.5 Banaras Ghats (1.850 reviews)
- Kashi the oldest city
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

One of the oldest cities of India, Banaras acts as an important religious center. The numerous bathing ghats (steps) along the bank of the Ganges attract huge crowds of pilgrims. See more..
4.5 Bara Imambara (1.523 reviews)
- Bara Imambara Dec 2022
Architectural Buildings • Monuments & Statues

Our Savaari cab took us next to Bara Imambara complex. We had about an hour of sunlight left and the sound decision that we took was to complete Bara Imambara and not do the others and try to come back to it. Bara Imambara was quite something with its large halls without any pillars. Our private guide was knowledgeable and gave us the right context. The Bhulbhulaiya or The Labarynth is one of the most intricate man-made creations I have seen. We walked through pitch dark corridors and reached junction points made up of four roads of which only one was right. There were different groups in the maze and we were able to come out only because we had the services of a guide. The bawli or step well was awe inspiring and hats off to the engenuity of the builders of that era. See more..
4.5 Assi Ghat (1.259 reviews)
- This ghat is main ghat due to its versatility.
Points of Interest & Landmarks

This ghat is main ghat due to its versatility. You may come early morning 5AM to witness the ganga arti and then choose to have ganga snan across the river (boats can take you there for 50 rupees per person for a large group). There is one room built for women to change across the river where you take the bath, however, no proper changing room. A changing room at the ghat side is occupied by some vendor and there is no administration. Ramps are under construction and may get available soon for better accessibility. We also took a boat ride for evening ganga arti at dashashwamedh ghat where the boat will take you until manikarnaka ghat and return. They took 200 rupees per person. View is spectacular of the ghats and arti (in case of less crowd). See more..
4.5 Manikarnika Ghat (1.173 reviews)
- Holiest cremation ground
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Visited this ghat and had a good view during the boat ride in the Ganges early morning. Manikarnika Ghat is believed as one of the holiest cremation places by Hindus, it is situated on the banks of sacred river Ganga in the city of Varanasi in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. In Hinduism, death is considered as a gateway to another life journey depending on the results of one's karma. It is believed that a person who is creamated here gets liberation from the cycles of life & death and attains moksha. Therefore the elderly people from various parts of India come to Varanasi to spend their last days hoping to get Moksha. It is open 24 hours and creation goes on one after another. See more..
4.5 Prem Mandir - Shyama Shyam Dham (966 reviews)
- Visit the temple after 5 pm
Religious Sites

Another Krishna temple with it's own spiritual vibes. Temple surroundings are the main attraction. Visit it in the EVENING only. Lighting and fountain show of different time period of Shri Krishna are must view thing. Prem Mandir and ISKON temple are hardly a km apart, so better walk then get trapped by auto rickshaw. There are atleast 3 car parkings on the opposite side of the road. Better reach here by 6 pm as around after that they barricade road for four wheelers to enter the city. See more..
4.5 Panch Mahal - Fatehpur Sikri (960 reviews)
- Good monument
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

Fatehpur Sikri is a very good place to visit but make sure you have an excellent guide with you to know the intricate details in the structure. Our guide was Rahul Sharma and he did a fantastic job in explaining the details of the structure. He is very knowledgeable and humble. His father is also a guide at the monument and we had the opportunity of meeting him during our tour with a different set of tourists. The father-son's interest in history is evident from how much information they possess. Was a great experience! Try to see if you can get the Sharmas as your guide. See more..
4.5 Banke Bihari Temple (936 reviews)
- Visit to Banke Bihari Temple
Religious Sites

The most revered temple in Vrindavan Do take the VIP ticket of Rs 100 and locate a pandit inside who for Rs 200 will get you a very nicely packed 56BHOG pradasam. This is the most sacred prasadam. If possible avoid weekends, since rush is much less on weekdays and you can get a few more seconds before Lord Krishna. Take off your spectacles or be sure a monkey will take them away in no time. After visiting Banke Bihari temple do not miss to visit the Balram Dau temple which is some distance for which an e-rickshaw is available. See more..
4.5 DLF Mall Of India (841 reviews)
- Give smile on your little one's face by visiting hamleys
Friday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Shopping Malls

Spread over 2 million sq. ft. (GLA), DLF Mall of India is the largest mall in the country. DLF Mall of India has introduced many firsts to the industry; the mall has introduced the unique concept of ‘Zoning’ for the first time in India. As an intelligently zoned mall, DLF Mall of India offers a perfect mix of retail offerings spread across five zones and 6 floors. The zones are defined as Market Place on lower ground floor, International Boulevard on ground and first floor, The High Street on the second floor, Family World on third floor and Leisure Land on the top two levels i.e. fourth and fifth floor. Strategically located in the heart of Noida in sector 18, DLF Mall of India houses 350 brands under its roof, which will include 18 Anchors, more than 100 fashion brands, 14 kids fashion brands and 73 food & beverages options. With its sheer size and scale, innovative zoning strategy and ease of location with excellent connectivity, DLF Mall of India redefines the way retail is perceived in India. See more..
4.5 Hazratganj (824 reviews)
- Old City Bustle for Shopping
Historic Walking Areas

This is a great shopping area for special cotton kurtas (long shirts) which this city is famous for. We went to Janpath Market to do all all clothes shopping in one-stop. Otherwise, the Hazrat Ganj area is very crowded and dirty as in any old city in India. See more..
4.5 Travelogy India (815 reviews)
- Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore & Jaipur
Multi-day Tours • Private Tours

We had an amazing time, the sights and sounds of Delhi are unforgettable. Agra was fabulous, the Agra Fort was awesome & the Taj Mahal was everything we had heard about and more . The hotel in Ranthambore was beautiful and we even spotted a tiger on safari!! On the way to Jaipur we visited a Step Well that was a highlight of the trip. Our driver, Mr. Surjit Singh is the very best!! My wife is specially grateful to Mr. Singh. She has a chronic stomach condition and he made sure she was comfortable, took care of all her needs and made sure we still got everywhere safe and on time. We feel like we have a new friend in India, would highly recommend Surjit Singh to anyone and when we return to India we want to use his services again. Our guides were good, specially Nadeem in Agra. Travelogy India was great to work with, Rajiv Gupta organized a great itinerary for us. Thanks Travelogy, Surjit Singh & Rajiv Gupta for making it a special experience we won’t forget See more..
4.5 ISKCON Vrindavan (734 reviews)
- Full of energy!!
Friday: 4:00 AM - 8:15 PM Spent More than 3 hours Religious Sites

The Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir, situated in the Raman Reti area of Vrindavan, holds a special significance for devotees of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. This grand temple represents the fulfilled dream of Srila Prabhupada, founder acharya of ISKCON, who wished to construct a temple of unparalleled beauty for the worship of the transcendental brothers Krishna and Balaram in the same village where they played more than five thousand years ago. Prabhupada directly oversaw all aspects of design and construction and personally called the Lord to come and accept the worship of His devotees from around the world. He said "Lord Balaram is the source of spiritual strength, and I have built this temple just to give strength to the devotees". Today, the Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir is a booming spiritual center. Every day of the week pilgrims flood in great numbers from nearby Delhi and all over the world. In fact, the large green government signs posted over the highway turn off to Vrindavan only give directions to two temples: Banke Bihari and ISKCON. Visitors to the temple first pass under the brilliant white marble archway of Srila Prabhupadas samadhi, an architectural wonder of winding peacock stairways and intricately carved walls and domes. They then enter through the gigantic wooden temple doors and find themselves transported to the spiritual world upon seeing the palace of Krishna Balaram with its sunken black and white checkered marble courtyard, beautified by a living tamal tree. The music of the kartals, mrdanga and sweet harmonium of the 24 hour kirtaneers enters the heart, and everyone, including young and old, spontaneously raise their arms and dance in ecstasy. Ascending the courtyard steps, visitors approach the effulgent gorgeous forms of the source of all beauty, the presiding Lords Sri Sri Gaura Nitai, Krishna Balaram and Radha Shyamasundar. Standing transfixed with open eyes and folded hands, pilgrims drink in the dazzling... See more..
4.5 Triveni Sangam Allahabad (693 reviews)
- Triveni Sangam - Ganga, Yamuna and unseen Saraswati.
Points of Interest & Landmarks

The place where 3 Holy Rivers meet is called Triveni Sangam - Ganga, Yamuna and unseen Saraswati. Due to Magha Mela there was lot of rush and hence I visited in the evening though recommended in the morning where you can see Ganga and Yamuna with 2 distinct colours merging beautifully at the Sangam. Nowadays Ganga aarti is also performed though in a small way after sundown. The statue of Ganga Maa is also located close by. Near the Sangam is Allahabad Fort and many Temples especially the Bade Hanuman Mandir where Hanuman ji is in sleeping position., which is very rare. Due to Magha mela hundreds of tents and temporary bridges have been constructed, perhaps reused from the Kumbha Mela event held in 2019. See more..
4.5 New Vishwanath Temple (592 reviews)
- A must-visit temple in Kashi
Religious Sites

The New Vishwanath Temple rises high into the sky at the BHU campus. It is extremely well maintained and spacious. One can go inside the large hall where the Deity is installed. Temple construction stands testimony what determination and dedication of capable individuals can achieve. See more..
4.5 TaxiBazaar (569 reviews)
- A journey back to
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Taxis & Shuttles

I had the longest journey I think. Returning India is not an easy task conserding the pandemic we are facing. After landing in India and being quarantined for a week I was worried about my further journey back to home (Kashipur, Uttarakhand). My fight tickets were not confirmed and not even the date. I heard about taxi bazar and contacted them. They considered my suitation and booked a cab from Dehradun to Kashipur based on flexible dates. The driver, Mr Virendra Kumar was very professional and arrived early at the airport. He santized the car and all my luggage. The journey with taxi bazar was very smooth. I will recommend taxi bazar to all as it provides best service at this time of pandemic at best price. See more..
4.5 The Residency (544 reviews)
- Ruins of a Bloody Tale
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums

The imposing 3 storeyed building was meant for the British residents in the city leading to the name given to the compound.... during the Mutiny of 1857, families of a lot of British Officers had taken refuge in the underground rooms located in the southern part of the building.... you can easily spot the cannon-ball and bullet marks sprayed across the walls bearing evidence of the intense confrontation See more..
4.5 Sheesh Mahal (510 reviews)
- Great architecture, beautifully ornate and I suggest going with a guide
Architectural Buildings

While I know little about architecture I love the angles and arches of it, this place fit right into that! There are so many beautiful spots I could have spent way longer just walking around soaking it in and taking pictures. I suggest a guide as they know all the interesting angles to take great pictures of you! We also learned quite a bit from out guide, making the palace and it's history more interesting. If for no other reason I recommend stopping here for the sheer beauty it provides! See more..
4.5 KidZania Delhi NCR (467 reviews)
- Good place
Friday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks

KidZania Delhi NCR is built like a city i.e. the size of 7 Olympic-sized swimming pools where children can independently explore and choose to role-play from 90 exciting careers. Unique to KidZania Delhi NCR, children can also experience local establishments like the Archaelogical Site Exploration, Court Session, Natural Disaster Training, Indoor Stadium & an Underground Utility Maintenance. See more..
4.5 Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple (457 reviews)
- Integral part of Mathura visit
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

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4.5 Sankat Mochan Temple (374 reviews)
- Sankat haran hanuman Mandir
Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites

A very old pious and most famous Hanuman temple of UP. IT was founded by sri Tulsidas ji who wrote Ram charit Manas at Assi ghat (near temple) The manuscript of Ramayan and KHADYUN Of Tulsidas ji are preserved in the temple. The photography inside is not allowed.Daily Bhajan kirtan Hanuman Chalisa are received in morning and evening The temple also arrange dance /musical concerts fro. Time to time.They are graced by the performances of top artist's of our culture. See more..
4.5 Dhamek Stupa (337 reviews)
- You people are must visit in the night
Monuments & Statues

It was an enthralling moment for the viewers as the lights hit the Mauryan era Dhamekha stupa screening Lord Buddha’s life since childhood. As narration of Buddha’s tale started in the voice of Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, a loud applause by audience broke the serenity of Sarnath where Buddha had preached his first sermons. The half an hour show not only showed the Buddha’s tale but also a glimpse of culture and art of the city. You people are must visit in the night See more..
4.5 Archaeological Museum (327 reviews)
- Educational and Mind boggling museum
Art Museums

The Sarnath Museum is located close to the stupa, where cameras and phones are not allowed inside. To view the entire Museum, it may take atleast an hour but since I was in a hurry to visit the BHU campus before sundown, I completed the visit in 30 mins. It is one of the oldest museums that houses the findings and excavations from the archaeological site of Sarnath. It has close to 7,000 sculptures and artefacts from the bygone era. The premises is kept spic and span especially the toilets. See more..
4.5 Jama Masjid (300 reviews)
- Peace and Spirituality
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

Beautiful mosque across the Taj, One can even see the spot where the Emperor Shahjehan offered prayers behind the main Imam. We visited early morning. The place was so calm, beautiful and serene. See more..