Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is located in the north India. It is the most populous state in India with a population of over 190 million people. Uttar Pradesh shares boundaries with eight states, including Uttarakhand , Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh , Jharkhand, Rajasthan , Haryana ,
Himachal Pradesh and Bihar, and an international boundary with Nepal.

Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh, which includes several beautiful historical monuments, comprising Imam Bara, Chota Imam Bara and British Resident of the Oudh period.

Destinations to visit
There are many places to visit in Uttar Pradesh. The major attractions of the state are Agra, Allahabad, Ayodhya, Bithoor, Braj-Bhoomi, Chitrakoot, Deogarh, Dudhwa National Park, Fatehpur Sikri, Gorakhpur, Jaunpur, Jhansi, Kalinjar, Kanpur, Kapilvastu, Kushinagar, Lucknow, Mahoba, Sarnath, Sravasti, Varanasi and Vrindavan. Uttar Pradesh is the cultural capital of India.

Fair and Festivals
People celebrate Holi, Janmashtami, Ramlila, Ramnavmi Mela, Kumbh Mela, Kampil Fair, Deva Mela, Bateshwar Fair, Kartik Poornima, Magh Mels, Rambarat, Kailash Fair.

Economy
Uttar Pradesh contributes 8.17% to India’s total GDP. The major activity of the state is agriculture. About 46% of the state income comes from agriculture. The state retains preeminent position in the country as a food-surplus state. There are large small scale industrial units in the country. Kanpur is the largest economic hub, followed by Lucknow, Noida, Meerut, Moradabad, Mirzapur, Bhadohi and Mathura.

Uttar Pradesh attracts both national and international tourists each year. There are three world heritage sites: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.

Climate
Uttar Pradesh experiences subtropical climate with varying temperature and rainfall.

There are several national parks in Uttar Pradesh. Dudhwa National Park, Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, Sandi Bird Sanctuary and Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary are the major attractions.

Communities
Uttar Pradesh is home to a number of tribal groups, including Agaria, Baiga, Bhar, Bhoksa, Bind, Chero, Gond, Kol and Korwa.

Transportation
There is a multimodal transport system in the state. Uttar Pradesh is well connected by rail, road, air and water. There are four major airport and 23 airstrips in the state. These airports are located in Lucknow, AgraGorakhpur, KanpurAllahbad and Varanasi. Lucknow and Varanasi operate international flights. The Ganges makes a long stretch from Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh to Haldia in West Bengal for the waterway. Indian Railways links almost all major and small cities. The state has the largest road network in India. Uttar Pradesh Road Transport Corporation operates both interstate and intrastate bus transport