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Uttar Pradesh
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Fast Facts |
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Area : 294,411 sq km
Population : 166 million
Capital : Lucknow
Climate
Summer (March to June) - Warm
Monsoon (July to Semtember) - Warm
Winter (October to February) - Cold
Clothing
Summer - Cottons
Winter - Woollens
Languages spoken
Hindi
Best Time to Visit
October to March |
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Situated in the northern part of India, Uttar Pradesh is the most
populated state of India. In terms of area, it is the fourth largest
among all the states. It is bound by Nepal on the north, and is surrounded
by the states of Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh
and Bihar. Often referred to as the "cow belt" or "Hindi
belt", Uttar Pradesh has been the most dominant state in Indian
politics and culture since Independence, producing over half of India's
prime ministers. |
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The Ganges River forms the backbone of Uttar Pradesh, and most of
the state consists of the vast Ganges plain. The Ganges is the sacred
river of Hinduism, and four of the religion's seven holy towns are
in the state, including Varanasi, the holiest of them all. Uttar Pradesh
is also a place of major importance to Buddhists, for it was at Sarnath,
just outside Varanasi, that the Buddha first preached his message
of the middle way. |
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There's more to Uttar Pradesh than just religion, though. The scenic
north-western corner has hill stations sprinkled along the foothills
of the Himalayas, boasts excellent trekking and rises to form some
of the highest mountains in India |
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