What is Gorakhpur best known for?
Gorakhpur was part of the famous Kosala Empire, one of the sixteen mahajanapadas of the 6th Century B.C. The city is a centre of tourism, especially for Buddhists, because it was in Gorakhpur where Lord Buddha left the materialistic pleasures to embark on his journey to find the purpose of life. Gorakhpur has its own cultural and historical significance. It is the birthplace of Firaq Gorakhpuri, the workplace of author Sri Munshi Premchand and the famed poet Kabir Das.
Gorakhpur serves as a gateway to other Buddhist pilgrimages such as Kushinagar, Kapilvastu and Lumbini. The Gorakhnath Temple is an iconic landmark of Gorakhpur. It is named after Guru Gorakhnath. People from all over the world come to celebrate Khichdi Mela at this temple, every year. Visitors can find many ancient monasteries and shrines in Gorakhpur.
Best places to visit in Gorakhpur
- Geeta Vatika: It is arranged on Gorakhpur-Pipraich Road close to the Asuran Chowk in Gorakhpur. Devotees participate in continuous prayers for Radha, who was the heavenly love of Lord Krishna. The main fascination of this spot is the temple of Radha and Krishna.
- Gorakhnath Sanctuary: It is 4 km from Gorakhpur Railway Station on Nepal Road dedicated to the great yogi Gorakhnath. It is a magnificent temple of this zone. A month-long 'Makar Sankranti Mela' is held each year beginning on the 14th of January.
- Gita Press: It is 4 km from the railway station on Reti Chowk. All the 18 parts of the Shree Bhagwat Gita are composed on marble walls. Wall hangings and paintings reveal the events of the life of Lord Rama and Krishna.
- Imambara: It was built by Hajrat Saint Roshan Ali Shah in 1717 AD. It is well-known for gold and silver Tajia. A DHUNI (smoke fire) is kept continuously after Sufi Saint death.
- Ramgarh Tal: It is a beautiful natural lake spread over 1700 acres of land. Ramgarh Lake is one of the city's main vacation spots nowadays.
- Archeological Museum: It is also known as Baudh Sangrahalay and is situated close to Rail Vihar Phase 3. It has a well-collection of Indian history, ancient sculptures and paintings.
- Neer Nikunj: It is arranged close to Champa Devi Park on the way to the circuit house. Tourists can enjoy a day full of adventure and fun. There is a wide assortment of water and dry rides. The food court is accessible in the water park.
- Veer Bahadur Singh Planetarium: It is arranged close to GDA, Gorakhpur and is also called Taramandal. A show of 45 minutes is shown which tells about the sky and the history of our Solar System.
- Arogya Mandir: Established by Late Bitthal Das Modi in 1940, it is visited for Naturopathy. The patients are given natural treatment.
Gorakhpur Airport Information
Gorakhpur airport operates as the civil enclave of the Indian Air force. It is under expansion and currently has several IndiGo international flights operating to and from it.
- Airport address - Airport Location, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, 273001
- Airport IATA code - GOP