Weekend getaways near Ayodhya 

Lucknow

It is known as the city of Nawabs and is situated on the banks of Gomti River. The weather is almost like that of Delhi and the best time to visit is from November to January. Famous attractions here are Bara Imambara, British Residency, Rumi Darwaza, Dilkusha Kothi, Fun City Water Park, Hazratganj Market, etc. 

Varanasi

It is one of the holiest sites for Hindus and is also called as Benaras or Kashi. People come here to take a dip in River Ganga. Must visit places include Dasaswamedh Ghat, Assi Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Dhamek Stupa, Kashi Vishwanath Temple ,etc 

Prayagraj

It hosts Kumbh Mela after every 12 years and it is at this place that Ganga, Yamuna converge. Major attractions here are Triveni Sangam, Allahabad Fort, Iskcon Temple, Alopi Devi Temple, New Yamuna Bridge, Lalita Devi Temple, etc. 

Mirzapur

Visit this place for attractions such as Sita Kund, Lal Bhairav ​​Temple, Moti Talab, Tanda Waterfall, Vindham Waterfall, Tarakeshwar Mahadev, Maha Triangle, Shiv Pur, Chunar Fort, Gurudwara Guru Da Bagh and Rameshwar etc 

Kanpur

This place has everything from spiritual monuments to historical sites, modern recreational spots. It is the most populous city of Uttar Pradesh and one must visit Allen Forest Zoo, JK Temple, Moti Jheel, Z Square Mall, Japani Garden, etc. while they are here. 

Gorakhpur

It has been named after Gorakhnath and one must visit the following places while they are here: Gorakhnath Temple, Railway Museum, Gita Vatika, Vir Bahadur Singh Planetarium, Imambara, etc. 

Kushinagar

It is an important Buddhist site and it was at this places that Gautam Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana. Must visit places here are Mahaparinirvana Temple, Kushinagar Museum, Ramabhar Stupa, Sun Temple, etc 

Raebareli

This city is located on the banks of Sai River and 82km from Lucknow.  Major attractions are Samaspur Bird Sanctuary, Sri Aastik Swami Temple, Behta Bridge, Indira Garden, Mahesh Vilas Palace, etc. 

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