Monsoon season is on and this time is considered best to visit. The natural beauty is at its peak during the monsoon days. These days it is raining a lot in the region of North India and everyone likes to go for a walk here. Uttar Pradesh is one of the most famous states of India which is also known for tourism. This state is famous for its historical buildings, religious places, and cultural heritage. Here you get to visit such scenes that please the mind and give you a lifetime's memory. We are going to tell you about some cities of Uttar Pradesh that you can visit in the monsoon. Let's know about them...
Agra
It is rare to enjoy monsoons in Uttar Pradesh and not mention Agra first. Everyone goes to visit the Taj Mahal in Agra, but there are very few people visit in the monsoon. Situated on the banks of river Yamuna, this city becomes even more pleasant during the drizzling rains. If you can plan to visit Agra in the monsoon then here you can visit Fatehpur Sikri, Mehtab Bagh, Chini Ka Rauza, Angoori Bagh, and Agra Fort.
Mathura
Mathura, known as the city of Lord Shri Krishna, is situated on the banks of the Yamuna River. It is a better place for Krishna devotees, many temples of Shri Krishna are located here. Apart from this, Shri Krishna Balram Temple, Radha Rani Temple, Dwarkadhish Temple, Prem Mandir, Banke Bihari Temple, Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, Govardhan Parvat, Vishram Ghat, Kusum Sarovar and Mathura Museum are one of the famous tourist places.
Bahraich
Katarina Wildlife Sanctuary of Bahraich is one of the special tourist places of UP, where you can see the spectacular views of nature from close quarters and capture them with your camera. Being connected to Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, you will also get to see Cheetah here. Along with tigers, elephants, rhinos, vultures and snakes of many rare species will be found here. The Gerua river flowing here is quite clean, where you can spend the night as well.
Kushinagar
Kushinagar, one of the oldest cities of Uttar Pradesh, is also one of the best places to visit during the monsoon season. People from abroad also reach to see the beautiful Buddhist temple present here. Especially Buddhist pilgrims reach here to visit. Let us tell you that Mahatma Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana (death) at this place. You can visit Mahaparinirvan Temple, Sun Temple, and Kushinagar Museum here during monsoon.
Meerut
Meerut, famous for the revolution of 1857, may not be on the official tourism map, but you probably won't find as many tourist destinations as here. Pandav Fort, Martyr's Memorial, Government Freedom Fighters Museum, Shahpir Tomb, Nangal Tirtha, Suraj Kund, Jama Masjid, Abu Tomb, Victoria Park, Church of Sardhana, etc. are famous places of tourism here.
Varanasi
Whatever the season, visiting Varanasi is a different kind of fun. One of the oldest cities in India, Varanasi is one of the best places to visit during the monsoon. Situated on the banks of the river Ganges, this city is a sight to behold during the monsoon season. There are many places to visit in this religious city that you can visit. You can also enjoy a boat ride in the river Ganga. Here you can visit places like Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Assi Ghat in Varanasi, and Ramnagar Fort.
Lucknow
Lucknow, known as the city of Nawabs, is the center of tourism in the whole of UP. Apart from Marine Drive, Janeshwar Mishra Park, Bara Imambara, Bhool Bhulaiya, Anandi Water Park, Rumi Darwaza, Kathuta Lake, Zoo, Hussainabad Clock Tower, Chandrika Devi's temple is located in the religious place, where you can spend your weekend. Lucknow is a very good place in terms of tourism. It is believed that Lord Laxman had established this city.
Sonbhadra
Sonbhadra of Uttar Pradesh is also the best place to visit in the monsoon. This city is also called the capital of energy. In such a situation, if you want to see the amazing view of drizzling rain amid nature, then you can go to visit Sonbhadra. Here you can visit places like Agori Fort, Vijaygarh Fort, Dhandhraul Dam, and Renukeshwar Mahadev Temple.
Ayodhya
Ayodhya is especially known as the birthplace of Lord Rama. A grand temple of Lord Shri Ram is also being built here for the devotees, which is very attractive. The most famous Ramlala temple here, Nageshwarnath temple, and Apart from this, places like Kanak Bhawan, Hanumangarhi, Tulsi Smarak Bhawan, Dashrath Bhawan, Sita Ki Rasoi, Guptar Ghat, Mani Prabhat are also worth visiting here.