Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur is a city resting along the banks of the Rapti river in the northeastern part of Uttar Pradesh, India. It has a total land area of 5,484 sq km that makes it a big city and has a population of about 8 lakh. Gorakhpur is known for having one of the most popular and incredible temples in India. Travellers get awestruck at how breathtaking the architectural designs of the historical buildings are. Each temple has its uniqueness and deep-rooted stories about it. The city has many historic Buddhist sites and the largest railway station in India. Gorakhpur proudly owns Gita Press, the one and only authorized publisher of Hindu religious books like ‘Bhagawat Gita’.
Things to do in Gorakhpur
There are many things you can do during your visit to Gorakhpur. Some of them are:
- Visit Kushmi Forest
- Worship at Gorakhnath Temple
- Visit Gita Press
- Visit Railway Museum
- Explore Geeta Vatika
- Visit Imam Bara
- Offer prayers at Arogya Mandir
Tourist attractions in Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur is known for having beautiful temples. It also has other places of tourist interest. Some of these are:
- Gorakhnath Temple
- Gita Press
- Kushmi Forest
- Railway Museum
- Neernikunj Water park
- Ambedkar Park
- Geeta Vatika
- Imambara Dargah
- Arogya Mandir
- Ramgarh Taal
- Vishnu Temple
Places to Shop in Gorakhpur
Shopping in Gorakhpur is fun. The following are the markets and malls where you can shop till you drop:
- Bakshipur Market
- City Mall
- Bharatiya Market
- Baldev Plaza
- Urdu Bazar
- Gita Press Market
- Moharipur Bazaar
Best time to visit Gorakhpur
The best time to visit Gorakhpur is from October to December and also February. The weather during this time is pleasant. Since winters are not cold in Gorakhpur, it is considered the best time to explore the city.
Modes of transport in Gorakhpur
You can board buses that cover the city well. Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws are easily available for covering shorter distances. You can also rent a car.
Weather in Gorakhpur
The winter season in the city starts in December and stays till February with the average temperature of around 28°C. Summers start from March and end in June with an average temperature of 32°C. Gorakhpur records heavy rainfall in the monsoon which starts from the month of June and stays till September.
Airport in Gorakhpur
Mahayogi Gorakhnath Airport (IATA: GOP) serves various IndiGo flights. To know more about Gorakhpur-bound flights, visit the IndiGo website.