Gorakhpur
The city of Gorakhpur is located in the northern part of the great state of Uttar Pradesh. It is extremely close to the Nepal border, which is just a 100km away. Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh is also only 237 km away from the city. Gorakhpur is an important city as the headquarters of the North Eastern Railway Zone, along with housing a base for the Indian Air Force. The city has a lot of historical significance as the famous Chauri Chaura incident took place in Gorakhpur. The world’s longest railway platform is also situated in Gorakhpur.
Tourist attractions in Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur holds a lot of historical and cultural significance. The Gorakhnath temple is a very popular site which experiences visits from a large number of devotees every year. The city has been named after the temple. The Gita Vatika, Ambedkar Park, Veer Bahadur Singh planetarium and the Railway museum are some other tourist sites in Gorakhpur.
Things to do in Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur is known for its amazing terracotta handicraft and visitors should definitely check out and indulge in the fine handiwork of Gorakhpur terracotta artisans. Visiting Kushinagar and Kapilavastu can also be a good way to spend time in the city. They are very important religious sites for the people of Buddhist faith, and a great way for history geeks to spend their time in the city. There are several sites around Kushinagar and Kapilavastu which can be checked out. It is a beautiful and peaceful visit.
Airport in Gorakhpur
The Gorakhpur airport has a single runway and is shared with the Indian air force. It is located 8km away from the centre of the city, and travelling there is quite easy. IndiGo operates daily flights from Gorakhpur to other parts of India.
- Airport Address: Airport Area, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273001
- Airport IATA code: GOP