Gorakhpur – ‘The Religious Centre’
Lying on the north-eastern part of Uttar Pradesh is Gorakhpur city with a population of 6.73 lakh and an area of 5484 sq. km. It is located along the banks of River Rapti in the Purvanchal region, near the Nepal border. The city is named after Gorakshnath, who was the profound saint of ‘Nath Sampradaya’. It has been the workplace of the famous writer Munshi Premchand. Gita Press is the publishing house for many Hindu religious texts. The city offers numerous religious temples and shrines for all religious communities, there is no dearth of temples. The architecture city offers glimpses of Kushanas, Mauryas, Guptas, Shungas and Harsha dynasties. ‘Khichadi Mela’ is a famous fair that is conducted at Gorakhnath Temple.
Things to do in Gorakhpur
The vibrant heritage sites of the city exhibiting the rich culture could make your travel to the Railway Museum which showcases interesting facts and stages of development of the biggest travel network in India. Few malls selling branded items and street shopping centres entice you to let your pockets run loose. A whole day can be spent at Neernikunj Water Park is the famous water park in the city that must be visited.
Tourist attractions in Gorakhpur
The great places to visit in Gorakhpur are Gorakhnath Temple, Railway Museum, Gita Vatika, Vidyavasini Park, Kushmi Forest, Neernikunj Park, Ambedkar Park and Nehru Park.
Places to shop in Gorakhpur
There are a few interesting places in the city that are well known for shopping. Bakshipur Market, City Mall, Bhalotiya Market, Baldev Plaza, Urdu Bazaar, Gita Press Market and many more places in Gorakhpur are good to explore.
Best time to visit Gorakhpur
The best time to visit Gorakhpur is when the temperature is moderate and pleasant. October to December and the month of February are the best months to visit the city.
Modes of transport
Car rentals are the newest thing trending in Gorakhpur for travel within the city. Local transportation also includes buses, autos and cycle-rickshaws.
Weather in Gorakhpur
The hottest month of Gorakhpur is May where the temperature rises to 39.5°C and equalises to 25.2°C in the night. The coldest month is January where the temperature gets to 9.5°C.
Airport in Gorakhpur
Located 8 km away from the main city is Gorakhpur’s Airport with an IATA Code, GOP.