AGRA
Agra was once the capitel of the Mughal emperors.Their Passion for building has endowed it with some of the loveliest buidimngs in the world.
Places of  Interest
Tat Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Sikandera, Itmad -ud- Daula's Tomb.
Access
Well- linked by rair and road. Daily Flights connect it to Delhi, Khajiuraho and varanasi.
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LUCKNOW
Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh. From ancient times, the city is known for its silks, perfumes, jewellery, mouth-watering cuisines, and nawabi etiquettes. In fact, Lucknow could be termed the cultural centre of northern India where people are so polite that anyone would feel at home. The classic example of 'pehle aap' (after you) shows how etiquette or tehjib runs in the blood of the people of Lucknow. But the city is very much able in accommodating the modernity, keeping the tradition and culture alive altogether.

ALLAHABAD
Allahabad is one of the holy cities of the Hindus. Located at the sangam or the confluence of the sacred rivers, Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Sarswati, it is the site of the famous kumbh mela that is held every twelve years.
Places of  Interest
Sangam, the Fort, Anand Bhavan, Khushru Bagh, Allahabad Museum.
Access
Connected by rail and road to all the Major citirs in the vicinity- Varanasi (122 kms), Patna (368 kms) and Lucknow (237 kms). Allahabad is connected by air to Delhi and patna.

VARANASI
An ancient city, Varanasi is the holiest of pilgrimage places located on the river Ganga. The temples and ghats on the river and the unique character of the city make it a fascinating place to visit.
Places of  Interest
The Ghats, Tulsi Manas, Durga and Bharatmata Temples, Vishwanath Temple, Ram Nagar Fort, Gyanapi Mosque, Benares Hindu University.
Access
Linked by rail and road to all the major towns in the area- Agra (565 kms), Allahabad (122 kms), Delhi (765kms). Connected by air to Delhi, Agra, Khajuraho, Calcutta and Kathmandu.

KUSHINAGAR
Kushinagar is where the Buddha breathed his last and achieved Mahaparinirvana. There are tuins here of many stupas as well as the chaityas and viharas that were built in later times.
Places of  Interest
nirvana Temple, Ramdhai Stupa, Matha kaur Shrine.
Access
Kushinagar is connected by road to Gorakhpur (55 kms). Gorakhpur in turn is linked by rail and air to Delhi, Calcutta, Lacknow and Varanasi.

AYODHYA
Ayudhya is a birth place of Rama
Places of  Interest
Kanak bhawan,The Hanuman Garhi,Nageshwarnath Temple, Ramkot, Treta-Ke-Thakur,Maniparwat,Jain Shrines, Tulsi chaura,Tulsi Smarak Bhawan,Swarg Dwar and many Ghats & Hill-tops.

SARNATH
The tranquil Deer Park, where Buddha preached his first sermon,is just 10 kms from Varanasi. In later times, the emperor Ashok erected Magnificent stpas and buildings at Sarnath, Making it an important placeof pilgrimage.
Places of  Interest
:Dhamukh Stupa, Ashoka Pillar. Chowkhandi Stupa, Mulagandha kuti Vihar.
Access
Linked by road to Varanasi. There are regular bus services and tourist buses going to Sarnath. ITDC cars and taxis can be hired at Varanasi.

MATHURA
Mathura the birth place of Lord Krishna is an important place of pilgrimage and thousands of devotees throng the city throughout the year.It lies at the heart of the Brijbhoomi,a land that is imbued with sanctity,for it was here that the young Krishna was nurtured.The little towns and hamlets in this area are still alive with the tales of his mischievous pranks,his extraordinary exploits and still seem to echo with the sound of his flute.
Places of  Interest
Shri Krishna Janma Bhoomi ,Dwarkadish Temple ,Gita Mandir,Ghats ,Sati Burj ,The Government Museum ,Kusuma Sarovara ,Jama Masjid
Acess
mathura is only 60 k.m. from city of Taj,and on the way from delhi to agra.

VRINDAVAN
Vrindavan, just 15 km from Mathura, is another major place of pilgrimage. This is where krishna indulged in adolescent pranks like flirting with gopis in the forests and stealing their clothes while they bathed in the river. Vrindavan today, is noted for its numerous temples. The bulky red sandstone Govind Dev Temple is the most impressive building in Virndavan. The name means Divine Cowherd-in other words Krishna. Architecturall it's one of the most advanced Hindu temple in northern India and was built in 1590 by Raja Man Singh of Amber. There are many other temples in Vrindavan, including the popular Bankey Bihari, Radha Ballabh in , Madan Mohan, the 10 storey Pagal Baba, and the Nidhi Van.

GOKUL
Gokul 16 km. The town where infant Krishna was brought up in secrecy and home of his foster mother. Yashoda Maiya. The most important temple is Gokul Nathji. Gokul is particularly known for the festivals of Janmashtami. Annakut and Trinvat Mela, which are celebrated here in a distinct style.

BARSANA
47 km. Birth place of Radha. consort of Lord Krishna, it was previously known as Brahmsarin. The four prominent hills are adorned by temples in honour of Radha. called Ladliji. A small lake, Prem Sarovar. is believed to be the first meeting place of Lord Krishna and Radha. Barsana is famous for its holi celebrations, called Lath-maar holi, enacted between the residents of Nandgaon and Barsana

GOVARDHAN
Govardhan is situated 26 km west of Mathura on the state highway to Deeg. A famous place of Hindu pilgrimage, Govardhan is located on a narrow sandstone hill known as Giriraj which is about 8 km in length. The young Lord Krishna is said to have held Giriraj up on the tip of a finger for 7 days and nights to shield the people of Braj from the deluge of rain sent down by Lord Indra.

NANDGOAN
Nadgaon lies 8.5 km north of Barsana on the metalled road to Mathura (56 km). According to tradition, it was the home of Shri Krishna's foster father, Nand. On the top of the hill is the spacious temple of Nand Rai, built by the Jat ruler Roop Singh. The other temples here are dedicated to Narsingha, Gophinath, Nritya Gopal, Girdhari, Nand Nandan and Yashoda Nandan which is located half way up the hill.

MAHAVAN
18 km. On the left bank of the Yamuna river, it is associated with early childhood of Lord Krishna Amongst its places of interest are temples of Mathura Nathji and Assi Khamba. or eighty Pillars.