Gorakhnath Temple
One of the most prominent tourist attractions in Gorakhpur is the Gorakhnath Temple dedicated to saint Gorakhnath whose name the city takes after. This temple, which dates back to the 12th century, is an architectural marvel.
Gorakhnath
temple is 4 Kms. from Gorakhpur Railway Station on Nepal Road
dedicated to great yogi Gorakhnath. It is one of the most prominent and
magnificent temples of this area. A month-long 'Makar Sankranti Mela' is
held every year commencing on 14th of january. Several Lakhsof pilgrims and
tourists visit the temple especially during the Mela.
Gita Press
The Gita Press of Gorakhpur is world famous for its publications, which include religious books of Hindu religion. It is more than just a press. Beautifully designed like a temple, the marble walls are adorned with inscriptions and pictures from the Mahabharata. Wall hangings and paintings which reveal the life of lord Rama and Lord Krishna are sole her, apart from a vast collection of hindu religious books.
Arogya Mandir
For those who wish to try out alternative medicine, Arogya Mandir is the place for you. Established in 1940 and set in a green and serene locale it is one of the largest naturopathy centers in India.
Vishnu Temple
The famous temple associated with a large
statue of Lord Vishnu, made of Kasauti
(Black) stone, belongs to the Pal dynasty of
12th Century A.D. Ram lila
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, 3 km.
from Railway station., is probably the only
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.
Gita Press
Gita Press is 4 km. from Railway Station on Reti
Chowk. All 18 parts of "SHREE
MAHABHAGWAT 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
Built by Hajrat 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 Bunglow, Champa Vihar Park and
Circuit House.
Tourist Destinations Near Gorakhpur
Excursions from Gorakhpur can be made to
Kushinagar, about 51 km from Gorakhpur, famous as the place where Buddha.
attained salvation. The place is also privileged to have hosted the last
sermons of Buddha. In Kushinagar you will find monuments, temples and buildings
built by the governments of China, Japan, Thailand and Srilanka to commemorate
the Buddha. If you want to trace the roots of Buddhism a trip to Kapilavastu,
which is 97 km north of Gorakhpur, would be ideal. Famous as Buddha's birthplace
and where he spent 29 years of his life, it has now evolved into an
international Buddhist pilgrimage center.
