Gorakhpur , Uttar Pradesh
About Gorakhpur
The city of Gorakhpur is located 90 km from the India-Nepal Border, close to Kushinagar. The town is both religiously and historically rich. Historically, it is believed that the small town used to be a center for handlooms trade. The city has a rich religious culture; Gorakhpur is believed to be the principal seat for saint Gorakhnath. Lord Buddha had surrendered his princely costumes at the union of rivers Rapti and Rohini. The city of Gorakhpur is geographically in the shape of a bowl. The appropriate location of the city provides it with the advantage of a calm atmosphere and cool weather all around the year. The world-renowned Poet Kabir composed and propagated the most of his couplets here. Gorakhpur had risen to fame in the early 20th century, when Gandhi ended the illustrious Non-Cooperation Movement due violence at Chauri Chaura of Gorakhpur. The city is also well-known the famous Gita press, which publishes ancient religious works and mythological books. The city is rich in arts, crafts, dance and music. During different festivals different type of music is performed like on Diwali Karwaha is sung, on holi phagun is sung and in the months of monsoon and winters people enjoy alha and kajari music. For shoppers, the city has a range of handicrafts to explore. The major products made in the city are Handloom, terracotta and Textiles. The city Gorakhpur is the center of the northeastern railways and railways very well connect the city. The other important tourist centers around the city are Kushinagar, Chari Chaura, Lucknow, Lumbini and Kapilavastu.
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Rail Museum, Uttar Pradesh
2.2 km from Gorakhpur - See map
The Rail Museum is about 1 km from the Gorakhpur railway station. The park lies next to the Gorakhpur Golf course. The museum had been inaugurated...
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Gorakhnath Temple, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
2.7 km from Gorakhpur - See map
The Gorakhnath temple is named after Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath, who is believed to have meditated at this place in the Treta Yug. The temple is 4...
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Arogya Mandir, Uttar Pradesh
5.1 km from Gorakhpur - See map
Arogya Mandir is a therapeutic temple in Gorakhpur known for its mind and body treatments. Dr. Vithal Das Modi has constructed the temple in 1940....
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Baudh(Buddha) Museum, Uttar Pradesh
6.2 km from Gorakhpur - See map
The Buddha museum is an archeological attraction for the tourist and local people. The Buddha Museum is on the banks of the Ramgarh Lake in 1987....
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Ramgarh Tal, Uttar Pradesh
6.5 km from Gorakhpur - See map
Ramgarh Tal is a beautiful lake in Gorakhpur. The lake is spread over an area of 723 hectares and the banks of the lake spread up to 18 km. Tal is...
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Veer Bahadur Singh Planetarium, Uttar Pradesh
7.1 km from Gorakhpur - See map
The doors of the Veer Bahadur Singh Planetarium were opened on 21 Dec 2009 for the public. The Planetarium is based upon the world's most advanced...
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Kushmi Forest, Uttar Pradesh
11 km from Gorakhpur - See map
Kushmi forest is a dense forest-covered with Sal trees. The forest is situated at a distance of nine Kms from Gorakhpur Railway station and is...
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Mahaparinirvana Temple, Uttar Pradesh
53.2 km from Gorakhpur - See map
Mahaparinirvana Temple or Nirvana Temple symbolizes Buddhist architecture style. Buddhist pilgrims all over the year visit the shrine. The...
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Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh
53.2 km from Gorakhpur - See map
Kushinagar is one the five important places in the life Of Lord Buddha, at Kushinagar Gautam Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana. The city is of high...
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Matha Kuar, Uttar Pradesh
53.5 km from Gorakhpur - See map
The Matha Kuar or Mathakuar shrine is located close to the very famous Nirvana temple. The temple lies on the banks of the Gandak River. This...
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Nirvana Stupa, Uttar Pradesh
53.8 km from Gorakhpur - See map
Nirvana Stupa is also called the Nirvana Chaitya and is located just behind the Main Parinirvana Temple. In 1876, Carlleyle.During Unearthing this...
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Ramabhar Stupa, Uttar Pradesh
55.1 km from Gorakhpur - See map
Ramabhar Stupa is world-renowned and has a high religious significance as Lord Buddha was cremated here after he attained Mahaparnirvana. Tourists...
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