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From
the foothills of the Himalayas to the pilgrimage centres of Varanasi and
Haridwar the state of Uttar Pradesh is a vast territory of rivers, monuments,
temples and a lot more. The wealth of its monuments, mountains and lakes,
and the religious fervour that it evokes, have made Uttar Pradesh one of
the most interesting states of the Indian Union.
Situated in the northern
part of India, it 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. The dialect here is Hindi. The confluence of
the Ganga and Yamuna, the two most sacred rivers of India at Allahabad,
has been a popular place of pilgrimage through the millenia. Hand - knitted
woollen carpets of Bhadoi and Mirzapur, 'chikan' work of Lucknow, terracotta
of Gorakhpur, wood carving of Saharanpur, brass ware of Moradabad, glassware
work of Firozabad and handprinting of Farrukhabad, is a proof of the ace
craftsmanship of a large number of artisans in the state.
Uttar Pradesh offers an endless
array of attractions to the tourist, by way of monuments, health resorts,
mountain peaks, a wealth of ancient temples and viharas, rich flora and
fauna, fascinating rivers and captivating valleys.
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Climate: |
Summer(March to June) - Warm
Monsoon(July to Semtember) - Warm
Winter(October to February) - Cold
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Clothing: |
Summer - Cottons
Winter - Woollens
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Capital: |
Lucknow
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