Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow

Capital of UP and of Nawabi Awadh: Bara Imambara and Bhool Bhulaiya, Rumi Darwaza, the Residency, kebabs and chikan embroidery.

Prayagraj

City at the Triveni Sangam of the Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati, host of the Kumbh and annual Magh Mela.

Agra

City of the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Itimad-ud-Daulah, with Fatehpur Sikri 36-40 km away.

Varanasi

Ancient Ganga city of ghats, the Kashi Vishwanath temple, evening aarti and boat rides; base for Sarnath.

Ayodhya

Sarayu river town revered as Rama's birthplace: the Ram Janmabhoomi temple, Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan and ghats.

Fatehpur Sikri

Akbar's red-sandstone capital 36-40 km from Agra: Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, Salim Chishti's tomb and the palace complex.

Mathura

Krishna's birthplace Mathura and the temple town of Vrindavan 10-12 km away, heart of the Braj region; famous for Holi and Janmashtami.

Sarnath

Where the Buddha gave his first sermon: Dhamek Stupa, excavated monastery ruins and the museum with Ashoka's Lion Capital, 13 km from Varanasi.

ISKCON Temple, Vrindavan

Krishna Balaram Mandir of ISKCON, popular with foreign devotees; free meals and guesthouse.

Prem Mandir

White-marble temple known for its evening light shows.

Sarnath Museum

ASI museum holding the Lion Capital of Ashoka, India's national emblem; closed Fridays.

Fatehpur Sikri

Akbar's abandoned red-sandstone capital with Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid and palaces; 36-40 km from Agra.

Dhamek Stupa

Massive stupa marking where the Buddha first taught the Four Noble Truths.

Residency, Lucknow

Ruins and museum of the British Residency, besieged in 1857.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Varanasi's principal Shiva temple, one of the twelve jyotirlingas; opens 2:30 am for Mangala aarti.

Taj Mahal

Shah Jahan's white-marble mausoleum on the Yamuna, India's best-known monument; closed Fridays.

Khusro Bagh

Walled Mughal garden with the tomb of Prince Khusrau; known for guavas.

Mehtab Bagh

Riverside Mughal garden facing the Taj Mahal across the Yamuna; popular at sunset.

Janeshwar Mishra Park

Huge city park with gondola rides; free entry.

Sai Baba Park

Transformer Park

Park With Side Walks

Mayur Park

Madhuban Garden

Buddh International Circuit

Indian motor racing circuit.

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar International Sports Stadium

cricket stadium in India

Dori Lal Agarawal Sports Stadium

building in India

Ekana Cricket Stadium

cricket stadium

Sadar Bazar Stadium

building in India

Eklavya Sports Stadium

cricket stadium in India

K. D. Singh Babu Stadium, Barabanki

building in India

Dhyan Chand Astroturf Stadium

building in India

Deviram Sweets

One of Agra's oldest sweet shops, famous for the bedai-jalebi breakfast.

Panchhi Petha

Agra's best-known petha maker, in flavours from classic and angoori to paan and chocolate.

Mama Franky House

Late-night Sadar Bazaar roll shop known for chicken and mutton frankies and seekh kebabs.

Chaat Gali, Sadar Bazaar

Street-food lane in Sadar Bazaar for dahi bhalla, pav bhaji, gol gappe and cheela.

Ram Babu Paranthe Wale

One of Agra's oldest paratha joints: thick ghee parathas with chutneys and curries.

Dasaprakash Agra

South Indian restaurant (est. 1921 brand) for uttapam, rasam and sambar.

Pinch of Spice

North Indian restaurant noted for mutton seekh kebab and rogan josh.

Bhagat Halwai

Old Agra halwai for peda, barfi, samosa, kachori and namkeen.

DLF Mall Of India

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Budhh Bazar

Shaunak Wholesale Bazaar

Naveen Market

Evergreen Sweets

Samachar Market

Thursday Market

Buddh Bazar