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Purvanchal

Purvanchal is the eastern region of , . It is one of the most ancient regions of India and it enjoys a rich heritage and culture.
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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Varanasi and Gorakhpur.

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, once known as Benares or Banaras and Kashi, is a city at the banks of the Ganges River in , . Being the most sacred city in Hinduism and Jainism, and important in the history of Buddhism, is India's most important pilgrimage destination.

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is a city of 675,000 people in the eastern part of the state of , . It is the administrative headquarters of District and Division.

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is a city in the Purvanchal region of in . It is the holy site of the Buddha Shakyamuni's demise. Today it is an important Buddhist Pilgrimage and tourist spot. Biddhist tourist from all over the world visit this place.

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Sarnath and Mirzapur.

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is a small village in , , about 13 km north-east of . It's famous as the site of the deer park where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma and also where the original Sangha was formed.

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is a city in the heart of North , nearly 650 km between and and also equidistant from Allahabad and . Located in the state of , has a population of a little over 230,000 and is renowned for its famous carpet and brassware industry.

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is a city in the Purvanchal part of Eastern Uttar Pradesh. A historical town with Medieval era fort, bridges and mosques. The city was founded by Feroz Shah Tughlaq and named in memory of his cousin, Jaun.

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is in province of . is an ancient city. Many great saints and sages of India had their ashrams in , including 'Valmiki', 'Bhrigu', 'Durvasa', 'Parashara muni' and 'Jamadagni.' was a part of the Kosala Kingdom in ancient times.

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is a city in in . The town was named after the British soldier Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts. As with much of the Indian plains, the best time to visit is during the cooler months from October to March.

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is a town in Purvanchal region of in . Located on the Banks of the Ganges it houses a mighty fort with over 2000 years of history.

is the traditional name given to both sides of this India/Nepal border crossing, 70 km north of Gorakpur and 3 km south of Bhairahawa. The Indian side is officially called "Sunauli" and Nepal side is Belahiya.

Purvanchal

Latitude of center
25.3177° or 25° 19′ 4″ north
Longitude of center
82.9739° or 82° 58′ 26″ east
Wiki­data ID
Q7261660
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Western Panjabi—“Purvanchal” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “بوروانجل”
  • Belarusian: “Пурванчал”
  • Bhojpuri: “पूर्वांचल”
  • Catalan: “Purvanchal”
  • Chinese: “东安恰尔”
  • Chinese: “东安遮罗”
  • Chinese: “東安遮羅”
  • Esperanto: “Purvanĉalo”
  • French: “Purvanchal”
  • Hindi: “पूर्वांचल”
  • Italian: “Purvanchal”
  • Magahi: “पूर्वाञ्चल”
  • Maithili: “पूर्वाञ्चल”
  • Marathi: “पूर्वांचल”
  • Tamil: “பூர்வாஞ்சல்”
  • Urdu: “پوروانچل”
  • Western Panjabi: “پوروانچل”
  • “पूर्वांचल”

Uttar Pradesh: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Agra, Lucknow, Prayagraj, and Kanpur.

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