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Best Time to Visit : Throughout the Year
Gorakhpur is an ideal tourist destination in the state of Uttar Pradesh. This city was named after the renowned, ascetic ‘Gorakshnath’, who was an eminent profounder saint of ‘Nath Sampradaya’. It is situated on the basin of rivers Rapti and Rohini. Previously, the district of Gorakhpur was named Muazzamabad. It is a major tourist attraction which has its borders with Nepal. Gorakhpur is also the Head Quarter of Air Force and known for Cobra Squadran. It is one of the most visited tourist destination in Uttar Pradesh and also attracts a number of visitors every year. Gorakhpur is well known as a gateway to Buddhist places as it belongs to the Great Lord Buddha, founder of Buddhism. This place is also associated with Lord Mahavir, 24th tirthankar, founder of Jainism. The city became alive during festive time making it an ideal time to visit. Taking tour to Gorakhpur, tourist can explore several shrines and monasteries of different religions. There are some famous tourist destinations like - Gorakhnath Temple, Archeological museum, Gita Press, Nehru Park and others.
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Imam bara, Gorakhpur: This is a famous dargah in Gorakhpur. It is located around 2 km away from Gorakhpur railway station. It is an important pilgrimage place that attracts a lot of tourist from all over India and can be visited throughout the year. It is dedicated to the shrine is of Roshan Ali Shah, a Sufi saint.
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Gorakhnath Temple, Gorakhpur: Gorakhnath Temple is also known as Gorakhnath Math. It is one of the most visited place got its name after Gorakhnath, the Mahayogi Guru. It was built in his honour at the location where he practised his austerities. The most attractive place is the Garbha Griha temple. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is also considered to be the most important center for Nath yogis. Prayers are held daily in the morning and evening.
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Gita Press, Gorakhpur: The press was set up for promoting the Sanatana Dharma’s principles and values. It publishes numerous Hindu religious texts. This Gita Press was established in the year 1932. It comprises of over 700 paintings which displays Shri Krishna and Shri Ram Leela.
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City Mall GKP, Gorakhpur
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Local bazaars and markets
Places of Worship:
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Gorakhnath Temple, Gorakhpur
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Peace Tabernacle Church, Gorakhpur
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Kali Mandir, Gorakhpur
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Geeta Vaatika, Gorakhpur
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Shri Gandhi Ashram, Gorakhpur
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St. John's Church, Gorakhpur
Places of Entertainment:
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Nir Nikunj Water Park, Gorakhpur
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Om Neer, Gorakhpur
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Maya Cineplex Gorakhpur (Movie theatre), Gorakhpur
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Vijay Picture Palace (Movie theatre), Gorakhpur
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SRS Cinemas - City Mall, Gorakhpur
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Local movie theatres
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By Air – Gorakhpur civil airport is the nearest airport to reach Gorakhpur which is well connected to other major airports such as Delhi, Varanasi, Lucknow and Kolkata and others.
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By Railway – The Gorakhpur Railway Station is the nearest railway station to reach Gorakhpur. It is well- connected to other major cities and town of India.
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By Road – Gorakhpur is well linked by State transport buses from all parts of Uttar Pradesh.
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