Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur is a beautiful city located along the banks of Rapti River. Resting in the foothills of the Shivalik Range in Uttar Pradesh, the city has a land area of 5,484 sq km. Gorakhpur is famous among Buddhists for its many ancient temples. It features Gita Press which is the publisher of Hindu religious books in India. The city is situated in close proximity to Varanasi, Patna and Lucknow, as well as the Nepal border. Gorakhpur has been ruled by monarchs of various dynasties like Kushanas, Mauryas, Guptas, Shungas, and Harsha. Khichadi Mela is a famous fair that continues over a month and is attended by many tourists at Gorakhnath Temple.
Things to do in Gorakhpur
There are many things to do in Gorakhpur. And, these include:
- Worship at Gorakhnath Temple
- Visit Gita Press
- Explore Kushmi Forest
- Visit Railway Museum
- Educate yourself at Veer Bahadur Singh Planetarium
- Buy branded products in City Mall
Tourist attractions in Gorakhpur
Below mentioned are the popular tourist attractions in Gorakhpur:
- 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 Gorakhnath
Gorakhpur has a lot of places that sell good and quality things. Some of them are:
- City Mall
- Bharatiya Market
- Baldev Plaza
- Urdu Bazaar
- Gita Press Market
- Shahu Market
- Suba Bazaar
- Saturday Market
Best time to visit Gorakhpur
The best time to visit Gorakhpur is from January to March and from September to December. The weather during this time of the year is warm.
Modes of transport in Gorakhpur
The popular modes of transport are buses, taxis, auto-rickshaws and try-cycles. Car rental services are also available in Gorakhpur.
Weather in Gorakhpur
Summers in Gorakhpur last for around 3 months, from March till June, while winters last for 2 months, from December to February.
Airport in Gorakhpur
IndiGo offers domestic flights to and from Gorakhpur Airport (IATA: GOP). It operates under the surveillance of Indian Air Force. The airport is located 8 km from the city of Gorakhpur. To know more about Gorakhpur-bound flights, visit IndiGo’s website.