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 30 BEST Places to Visit in Gorakhpur (2026) - Tripadvisor Gorakhnath Temple, Ambedkar Park, Sacred Religious Sites, Speciality Museums For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product See what other travellers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings
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Gorakhpur | Welcome to UP Tourism-Official Website of Department of . . . Situated on the banks of the Rapti River within the picturesque Purvanchal region, Gorakhpur is full of historical richness, tracing its roots back to the glorious epochs of the Mauryan, Shunga, Kushana, and Gupta dynasties
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Gorakhpur (2026) - Tripadvisor These rankings are informed by Tripadvisor data—we consider traveler reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location 1 Gorakhnath Temple Good place to visit The area is very clean The temple is well lit with colourful lights at night which looks beautiful 2 Ambedkar Park
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