Places to See in Gorakhpur

There are many places to Visit and See in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh but their are some most important places to visit in Gorakhpur.

Gorakhnath Temple:
Gorakhnath Temple that is 4 Kms. from Gorakhpur Railway Station situated on Delhi-Sonauli Road  dedicated to great yogi Gorakhnath. It is one of the most prominent  and magnificent temples of Gorakhpur. A month-long 'Makar Sankranti Mela' is held every year commencing on 14th of january. Several Lakhs Of pilgrims and tourists visit the temple especially during the Mela. Otherwise, people visit the Gorakhnath Temple where the Mela scenario always seen because their are a lot of people who visit the Temple in simple days.

Vishnu Temple:

Vishnu Temple is famous temple associated  with a large statue  of  Lord Vishnu, made of Kasauti  (Black)  stone is situated in Gorakhpur. It belongs to the Pal dynasty of  12th Century A.D. Ramlila   is  organised   here  on  the  Dusshera festival. The    procession  is  so  grand  that   it   fetches the tourist  to visit in the season.

Geeta Vatika:

Geeta Vatika is situated on Pipraich road, that is 3 km. from Railway Station. It is place where non-stop  24 hours   prayers are offered for goddess 'RADHA'  the divine love  of Lord  Krishna. Grand  temple  of  lord   Radha - Krishna  is the  centre  of  attraction for people of city and for tourists too.

Arogya Mandir:

Arogya Mandir was established by Late Bitthal Das Modi in 1940. It is being visited for Naturopathy where patients  are given natural treatment. Beautiful building and its green lustre premises are also worth seeing.

Gita Press:

Gita Press is 4 km. from Railway Station on Reti Chowk. Where all 18  parts  of  "SHREE MAHA BHAGAVAT GITA" is written on marble walls. Other wall hangings and paintings reveal the   events of life of Lord Rama & Krishna. All sorts of Hindu  religious books and handloom-textiles are sold here on  subsidised rates.

Imambara: 

Imambara was built by Hazrat Saint Roshan Ali Shah in  1717 AD.  It is famous for gold and  silver Tajia. A DHUNI (smoke fire) is maintained continuously after sufi Saint death.

Ramgarh Taal:

Ramgarh Tal is a huge and natural lake spread in 1700 acres. Its beauty is attributed with Tara Mandal at its southern bank. Other attractions of this place are Water Sports Complex, Buddha Museum, Planetarium, Tourist Bungalow, Champa Vihar Park and Circuit House.

Water Park:
Water Park is established in Taramandal where people seek to enjoy with water in summer season with family and friends. Water Park has a definite amount for entrance.

Kaali Mandir:
Kaali Mandir is one of the oldest temple in the Gorakhpur. People came here for worshipping of Goddess Kali. Kaali Mandir is well known place just because of the temple.

They are the important places to visit in the Gorakhpur, UP.