Heritage Arch of Uttar Pradesh: The Cities of Living Heritage(Agra, Lucknow & Varanasi) with Special Reference to Lucknow.
Abstract
Uttar Pradesh Government has created Heritage Arc to boost tourism in the state. The heritage Arc tourist circuit of Uttar Pradesh covering the cities of Agra, Lucknow, and Varanasi. Tourism in Uttar Pradesh also include historical importance of these three cities. The heritage Arc runs across the heart of Uttar Pradesh, this circuit effortlessly traveerses great epochs of Indian history , heritage,art, culture, myriad cuisine and spiritual traditions. The heritage Arc is well connected through the air,rail, and road expressway.The heritage Arc of Uttar Pradesh provides an opportunity to explore the state in all its glory.The Arc takes travellers though a kaleidoscope journey of monuments, architectural wonders, pilgrimage centres, spiritual experiences and wildlife. Lucknow is one of the most important centre of heritage Arc and in this paper I would like to present the historical and cultural importance of Lucknow and its role in the development of tourism in Uttar Pradesh.
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