Lying 265 kms to the east of capital of Uttar Pradesh,
Lucknow, covering a geographical area of 3438.8 sq. km.,
bounded by the districts of Mahrajganj in north, Ambedkar
Nagar, Azamgarh and Mau in the south, Kushinagar and Deoria
in the east and Sant Kabirnagar in the west, lies the
present district of Gorakhpur.
Situated on the banks of the river Rapti and Rohini,
the geographical shape of the Gorakhpur city appears
to be that of a bowl. Its location gives the place a
sense of peace with cool breeze blowing over it almost
throughout the year. The famous Gita Press headquarters
also resides in this place.
An important centre of Eastern U.P., Gorakhpur is headquartering
the North-Eastern Railways. Known as Ramgram in the
earlier times, it was the capital of Koiliyas in the
ancient days. Founded is c. 1400, it was named Gorakhpur
much later after the Yogi Gorakhnath. His shrine at
Gorakhpur attracts many pilgrims to visit the place
every year. You can also do it on our Tour packages
for Gorakhpur.
Gorakhpur is an important junction for all Indians
tourists intending to go Nepal. Well connected by rail,
road and airways, Gorakhpur is an important agricultural
and industrial centre having textile factories, sugar
mills and railway workshops.
Gorakhpur has been a land of primeval grandeur and
medieval mysticism. It is endowed with splendid monuments
and temples of attraction. Among other things, the Gorakhnath
temple, the Vishnu Temple, the Gita Vatika, Arogya Mandir,
Imambara and Ramgarh Taal are major attractions of the
city and a must see for all those visiting the place.
Recommended Itineraries
Land of Buddha Tour
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