Gorakhpur - Wikipedia Gorakhpur is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, along the banks of the Rapti river in the Purvanchal region It is situated 272 kilometres east of the state capital, Lucknow It is the administrative headquarters of Gorakhpur district, North Eastern Railway Zone and Gorakhpur division
Gorakhpur | India, History, Map, Facts | Britannica Gorakhpur, city, eastern Uttar Pradesh state, northern India It lies along the Rapti River, a tributary of the Ghaghara River, about 70 miles (110 km) east of Faizabad and some 40 miles (65 km) south of the Nepal border Gorakhpur was founded about 1400 and named for a Hindu saint
Gorakhpur - The city of Historical and Cultural importance | India The district Gorakhpur takes its name and fame from renowned, ascetic saint ‘Gorakshnath’, an eminent profounder of ‘Nath Sampradaya’ A famous shrine ‘Gorakhnath’ was built where he practised austerities Gorakhpur has its own cultural and historical importance
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Gorakhpur (2026) - Tripadvisor Gorakhnath Temple, Ambedkar Park, Specialty Museums, Sacred Religious Sites For personalized recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product See what other travelers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings
Gorakhpur – Travel guide at Wikivoyage Gorakhpur (Hindi: गोरखपुर, Urdu: گۋڙکھ پور) is a city of 675,000 people (2011) in the eastern part of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India It is the administrative headquarters of Gorakhpur District and Gorakhpur Division
Gorakhpur: From Gorakhnath Temple to Modern Growth Gorakhpur lies in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh, near the northern border with Nepal The city stands on the basin of the Rapti River, a tributary of the Ghaghara, which shapes much of the region’s topography The terrain remains flat and fertile, forming part of the broader Indo-Gangetic plain
Top 21 Places to Visit in Gorakhpur - ShrineYatra Gorakhpur offers a captivating journey through ancient splendor, spirituality, and historical significance From the majestic temples like Gorakhnath and Vishnu Temple to the serene parks and nearby gems
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