What are the Top Travel destinations In Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh?

The picturesque city of Uttar Pradesh, Gorakhpur, is quaint, beautiful, and your ideal next spot. Located alongside River Rapti, it is a land of mysticism and ancient glory; thus, it is a must-visit if you wish to acknowledge yourself with cultural understanding. It is the abode of the well-known hermit, Gorakhnath, and has temples located in the city's heart. For the sublime and enchanting connection of your soul with the divine, it is the best place to calm your nerves.

The best time to visit this city is when the winter season comes, and summers are bidding goodbye. You can enjoy the cool breeze during this time and explore the popular places to visit with your family.

The outstanding tourist attractions of Gorakhpur are –

Gorkahnath temple

  The hermit Gorkahnath was the follower of Nath Sampradaya, and there is a temple built in the city in his honor. The hermit used to perform daily rituals and prayers at the place where the temple was built, and  it is now famous as a place where devotees come to offer their prayers

• Timings – 6 am to 5 pm
• Best time to Visit - MakarSakranti

Railway Museum

It is one of the most famous places to visit in Gorakhpur, especially if you are with kids, then it will be a fun day out for them. You can take your kids to the railway museum, and they can see the vintage engines and click pictures with the old train coaches. It is a nice place to easily spend a couple of hours and enjoy the cultural heritage.

• Timings – 12 pm – 8 pm
• Best time to visit -  August – April

Gita Vatika

The most renowned religious site of Gorakhpur is Gita Vatika. This is dedicated to Lord Krishna and is the best place in the district of Gorakhpur to meditate and enjoy your time with nature. There are scenes from Bhagwat Gita displayed in the Vatika, and those who have read the book will understand the relevance and impact of the scenes. There are a lot of devotees who come to the Vatika in the morning and evening, and they chant shlokas and prayers for inner peace and joy.

• Timings – 7 am – 8.30 pm
• Best time to Visit – All year Long

Imambara

If you like history, culture, and heritage, this is one of the most places to visit. It was built in 171 AD by Hajrat Saint Roshan Ali Shah, and it is one of the prominent monuments in Gorakhpur. It is an architectural wonder that is a religious place; thus, it is advised that you wear proper clothes before you visit this site.

• Timings – 7 am – 8.30 pm.
• Best time to Visit – All year Long

Vir Bahadur Singh Planetarium

The Moon, stars, and the sun in this planetarium will excite you, revive you and enthuse you with wonder and frolic. It is a stupendous centre that organizes its shows daily for all the visitors, and these shows will enlighten you with everything you should know about the solar system. The Shows are held at 1 pm, 3 pm, and 5 pm,  and you can use the local transport to reach the planetarium to enjoy the show.

• Timings – 1 pm - 5: 45 Pm
• Best time to Visit – All year Long

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