Gorakhpur – ‘The Cradle of Buddhism’
One of the religious cities of Uttar Pradesh is Gorakhpur that takes its name from Gorakshnath, who was an eminent saint of ‘Nath Sampradaya’. The famous writer Munshi Premchand worked here. The Gita Press in Gorakhpur is behind the publication of many Hindu religious texts. Situated in the Purvanchal region and on the banks of River Rapti, the city’s population is 6.73 lakh and it has an area of 5484 sq. km, the city has its roots in its heritage and culture. It is the epitome of many religions namely Jain, Buddhism, Hindus and many more.
Things to do in Gorakhpur
The Railway Museum defines the interesting facts about the biggest travel network in India. There are various malls and street shopping areas located in the heart of the city. With numerous slides, pools and showers, a whole day can be spent in Neernikunj Water Park.
Tourist attractions in Gorakhpur
Gorakhnath Temple, Railway Museum, Gita Vatika, Vidyavasini Park, Kushmi Forest, Neernikunj Park, Ambedkar Park and Nehru Park are the famous tourist attractions in Gorakhpur.
Places to shop in Gorakhpur
For exploring handmade crafts, books and retail products, Gorakhpur does not fall short of any of them. Bakshipur Market, City Mall, Bhalotiya Market, Baldev Plaza, Urdu Bazaar, Gita Press Market and many more places in Gorakhpur are good to explore for shopping.
Best time to visit Gorakhpur
With a tropical climate, the mild winters starting from October to December and the month of February are the only times when it is favourable to visit the city.
Modes of transport
Buses, autos and cycle-rickshaws are the all-time available modes of transport in Gorakhpur.
Weather in Gorakhpur
May faces a temperature that rises to 39.5°C and drops to 25.2° during the night. January has a minimum temperature of 9.5°C.
Airport in Gorakhpur
GOP is the IATA Code of Gorakhpur Airport. It is located 8 km away from the main city.