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Top 10 Things to Do in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur is a city located in the north-eastern part of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city is known for its spicy food and is home to the Go - Tripclap
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Top 10 Things to Do in Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur is a city located in the north-eastern part of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city is known for its spicy food and is home to the Gorakhnath Math, a Hindu temple complex. Today, the city serves as a major educational and economic centre in eastern Uttar Pradesh. The city is also home to several universities, including the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, and the Gorakhpur University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.

The city is believed to have been founded by the king of the Saketa region, Gorakhpur, and named after Gorakhnath, a prominent 13th-century yogi and saint who is said to have founded the Nath tradition. The city was later seized by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the 16th century. In 1765, the city was captured by the British East India Company, and it became a part of the North-Western Provinces of British India. The district of Gorakhpur was carved out of the district of Basti in 1858. The district was initially divided into two tehsils, namely Gorakhpur and Maharajganj. In 1877, the tehsil of Gorakhpur was divided into two parganas, namely Gorakhpur and Khadda. In 1879, the pargana of Gorakhpur was divided into six tahsilas, namely Gorakhpur, Chillupar, Maharajganj, Pipraich, Rudrapur, and Belthara. In 1881, the tahsilas of Chillupar, Maharajganj, Pipraich, and Rudrapur were merged to form the new tahsil of Gorakhpur. In 1896, the tahsil of Belthara was merged with the tahsil of Gorakhpur.

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Take a walk in the Gorakhpur Fort

Gorakhpur Fort is a fort located in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, built by the Nawab of Awadh, Asaf-ud-Daula, in 1772. Gorakhpur fort is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Gorakhpur and is located on the banks of the Rapti River. It was built by the Gorkha rulers in the 18th century.

The fort has a total area of 9 acres (36,000 m2) and is surrounded by a wall that is 3.5 metres (11 ft) high. The fort has a total of six gates, namely the Delhi Gate, the Lucknow Gate, the Faizabad Gate, the Azamgarh Gate, the Basti Gate, and the Gorakhpur Gate.

The fort is now in ruins, but it is still a beautiful sight to behold. The Gorakhpur fort is significant as it is one of the oldest forts in the state of Uttar Pradesh, and it is believed to have been built by the Chandela dynasty in the 10th century.
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Go to the Gorakhnath Temple

The Gorakhnath Temple is a Hindu temple in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, dedicated to the god Shiva. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest of Shiva temples. The temple is said to have been founded by the first Nath Yogi, Matsyendranath, and is one of the four most important pilgrimage places for the Nath sect. The other three are Kedarnath, Badrinath, and Rishikesh.

The Gorakhnath Temple was built in the 12th century by the King of Gorakhpur and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is a large, square building with a pyramidal roof. It is surrounded by a large garden with an inner sanctum that is decorated with images of Shiva and other deities. The temple is a major tourist attraction and is visited by hundreds of thousands of pilgrims every year.
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Sample the local cuisine

There is no specific cuisine that is specific to Gorakhpur. However, the city is known for its rich variety of Indian cuisine. There are several restaurants in the city that serve delicious Indian dishes. Some of the popular dishes that are served in these restaurants include samosas, pakoras, chicken tikka masala, biryani, and naan bread. There are plenty of street foods to choose from in Gorakhpur.

Other popular dishes from Gorakhpur include litti chokha, bhutta, and chana batura. Litti chokha is a dish made of roasted wheat flour balls and mashed potatoes. Bhutta is a dish made of roasted corn on the cob. Chana batura is a dish made of deep-fried bread dough filled with spiced chickpeas.
 
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Shop at the Gorakhpur

It is always ideal to mark a day for some retail therapy on any trip. When it comes to shopping in Gorakhpur, some of the best places to go include local markets, malls, and shopping complexes. The local markets in Gorakhpur offer a variety of products, including textiles, jewellery, handicrafts, and food items. The malls and shopping complexes in Gorakhpur offer a wide range of branded products, including clothes, cosmetics, electronic items, and household items.
 
There are a few shopping destinations in Gorakhpur that offer a great range of products and services. Some of these include the Mahaveer Mall, the City Mall, and the Gorakhpur Central Mall. These malls offer a variety of products, including clothes, accessories, home decor, electronics, and more. They also have a range of food options and entertainment options like movie theatres.
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Visit the Kushinagar Museum

The Kushinagar Museum in Gorakhpur is an archaeological museum that is dedicated to the history of the Kushinagar region and was established in 1970. The museum is dedicated to the memory of Lord Buddha and has a collection of Buddhist relics and art. The museum also has a collection of sculptures, coins, paintings, and inscriptions. The museum is located in the ruins of the ancient city of Kushinagar, which was the capital of the Kushana Empire. The museum is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Explore the ruins of the Mahaparinirvana Temple

Mahaparinirvana Temple is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple is said to have been built by the king of the solar dynasty, Bhagirath, and is associated with the sage Kapil, who is said to have meditated here. The temple is also mentioned in the Hindu epic, Mahabharata, and is said to be the place where Lord Shiva attained Mahaparinirvana, or ultimate liberation. The temple is also said to be the place where the ashes of Lord Shiva were buried.

The temple was built by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. The temple is also known as Mahaparinirvana Stupa. The main stupa is surrounded by a railing and an enclosure. The architecture of the temple is based on the stupa style. The temple has a hemispherical dome and a circumambulatory path. The temple is built of red sandstone. The entrance of the temple is decorated with sculptures of the Buddha.
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Pay a visit to Deoria Tal Lake

Deoria Tal Lake is a natural freshwater lake located in the Gorakhpur district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated at an altitude of 2,438 metres (7,999 feet) above sea level. The lake is spread over an area of 2.5 square kilometres (1.0 square miles). The maximum depth of the lake is about 36 metres (118 feet). The lake is a popular tourist destination and is frequented by hikers and nature lovers. for its natural beauty and picturesque surroundings
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Visit the Railway Museum

The Railway Museum in Gorakhpur is a museum located in the city of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. The museum is dedicated to the history of railways in India. The museum contains a collection of railway artefacts and memorabilia. These include locomotives, coaches, wagons, tools, and other equipment used on the railways. The museum also has a library, which contains books and other documents related to the history of railways in India.

The museum was established in 1992. It is open from Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from Saturday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Pay your respect at Gita Vatika

The Gita Vatika, also known as the Gita Mandir, is a Hindu temple in Gorakhpur, dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, and is said to be the place where he delivered the Bhagavad Gita to the Pandava prince Arjuna.

The Gita Vatika was built in the late 18th century by the Raja of Banaras, and it is said that the Raja had a dream in which Krishna appeared to him and directed him to build a temple in Gorakhpur. The temple is built in the Nagara style of architecture and is decorated with statues of Krishna and Arjuna. The temple was built in the late eighteenth century by the Maratha ruler of Gorakhpur, Raghunath Singh. The temple is a large, rectangular structure with a pyramidal roof and is surrounded by a high wall. The main shrine of the temple is dedicated to Vishnu and is flanked by two smaller shrines dedicated to Shiva and Parvati. The walls of the shrine are ornamented with carvings of the Hindu god Krishna and his consort Radha.
 
The temple is a popular destination for Hindu pilgrims and is visited by thousands of people every year. The temple is a popular tourist attraction and is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year.
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Spend a day at the Vir Bahadur Singh Planetarium

The Vir Bahadur Singh Planetarium is a public planetarium located in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is the only planetarium in Uttar Pradesh and is named after Vir Bahadur Singh, the former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.

The Vir Bahadur Singh Planetarium in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, is the first planetarium in the state. It is named after Vir Bahadur Singh, who was the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 1977 to 1979. The planetarium was inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on November 5, 1979. The planetarium has a seating capacity of 100 people. It is equipped with a digital projector, star projector, and sound system. The Vir Bahadur Singh Planetarium offers a range of programmes on astronomy and space science for school students, college students, and the general public. It also organises workshops and seminars on astronomy and space science.
 
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