Gorakhpur is located 273 km east of Lucknow on the banks of Rapti river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city is famous for several famous temples and religious sites. Gorakshnath or Goraknath Temple, which attracts visitors from many parts of India is located at a distance of 4.5kms from Gorakhpur Railway Station.
Delhi to Gorakhpur flights took 2 hr to reach the city.
Best time to visit
Winter months from October to December and months after monsoon are ideal to visit Gorakhpur and enjoy the maximum out of your trip since summers are extremely hot here. Find the best deals on
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Places to visit
Gorakhnath Temple, Vishnu Temple, Railway museum, Arogya Mandir, Ramgarh Taal, and Imambara are some of the major tourist attractions in Gorakhpur. Gorakhnath Temple is visited by a large number of tourists. The temple is known to host a month-long ‘Makar Sankranti Mela’ every year in the temple. The city is also known for its various parks. Neer Nikunj, Govt. Vindhyavasini Park, Indira Bal Vihar and Nehru Entertainment Park are quite popular here. Neer Nikunj Park is the most prominent park among all and is situated near Champa Devi Park. You can enjoy the exciting water and dry rides here. The place is great to spend a fun-filled day with family and friends.
Hotels and Restaurants
When it comes to food, Gorakhpur has everything from some of the best Dhabas to the finest restaurants. Old chole wale,
Pappu Chaat House and Manoj Dhaba are few budget-friendly places that serve lip-smacking delicacies. If you’re looking to have a good time in restaurants, then Cinnamon Restaurant, 10 ParkStreet Cafe and Kitchen offer a nice ambiance along with amazing food.
Kakori Kebabs are must-try for non-vegetarians in Gorakhpur.
Gorakhpur offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from
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Gorakhpur Airport,
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Transportation
Gorakhpur Airport ( GOP) is located 8kms from the city. It has great connectivity with all the major cities in India like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Bangalore.
Air India,
Indigo and Spicejet are the main airlines that fly the maximum number of flights cities. Air India Regional flies to Delhi every day from Gorakhpur.
Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online via various websites. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on these websites. So for the cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online.
Gorakhpur Railway Station has the world’s longest platform. The railway station has direct connectivity with all the regions of India with many long route trains.
Gorakhpur Bus has great connectivity with Lucknow, Varanasi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Agra and Allahabad via the road network.