Gorakhpur - A culture-rich capital
Gorakhpur is a famous religious centre, home to Buddhist, Hindu, Jain and Sikh saints and a lot of religious mixes, is named after the saint Gorakshanath. The famous Gita Press, a publisher of Hindu religious texts, was born in this city.
Things to do in Gorakhpur:
- Parks: Gorakhpur has a lot of parks that is a major attraction for the people visiting the city. Vidyavasini Park, Neernikunj Water Park, Nehru Park are some of the famous parks over there.
- Temples: Gorakhpur temple is the most popular sightseeing destination in the city which is famous for the meditating Shiva idol inside the temple.
Tourist attractions in Gorakhpur:
- The Railway Museum is a famous attraction for tourists, and especially the kids who would definitely love it.
- Lambara is a dargah of Roshan Ali Shah who was a great Sufi saint and is famous for its peaceful ambience.
- Arogya Mandir is a therapeutic temple in the city, which is believed to have a healing effect on the mind and body.
Places to shop in Gorakhpur:
Some of the famous market places in Gorakhpur are — Bakshipur (Golghar, Gorakhpur Market), Bhalotiya market (Golghar, Gorakhpur), City Mall and never forget the Baldev Plaza famous for its apparel, footwear, bags, kitchen appliances and a lot more.
Best time to visit Gorakhpur:
Post monsoon is the best time to visit the city. October to December can be considered as the best duration when one can visit the city. One may also consider visiting Gorakhpur in the month of February.
Modes of transport in Gorakhpur:
Gorakhpur is a well-connected city with buses, taxis, rickshaws, and railways. Government-owned buses can be considered as the cheapest mode of transport in the city. Auto rickshaws might be more expensive as compared to the government bus service.
Weather in Gorakhpur:
The average temperature at Gorakhpur is about 25 degree Celsius. The temperature is warm and temperate, whereas in winter rainfall is less as compared to summers. January is the coldest month in the year with an average temperature of about 23.2 degree Celsius. Whereas, the warmest month is May, with an average temperature of about 38 degree Celsius.
Airports in Gorakhpur:
Mahayogi Gorakhnath Airport is the only airport which is operated by the airport authority of India and is 8 km away from the city.
IATA: GOP