Purvanchal is the eastern region of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is one of the most ancient regions of India and it enjoys a rich heritage and culture.
Cities[edit]
- 5 Kushinagar — a site of Buddhist pilgrimage
- 7 Robertsganj —
- 9 Varanasi — one of the holiest cities in India to Hindus, many temples are off-limits to non-Hindus, on the banks of the Ganges
Other destinations[edit]
Understand[edit]
Get in[edit]
By plane[edit]
The commercial airports in the region include:
- Gorakhpur Airport (GOP IATA), Gorakhpur
- Kushinagar International Airport (KBK IATA), Kushinagar
- Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS IATA), Varanasi
By car[edit]
The Purvanchal Expressway, inaugurated in November 2021, is the longest expressway in India. The expressway connects Lucknow to Ghazipur at 340 km (210 mi).
Get around[edit]
See[edit]
Do[edit]
Eat[edit]
Drink[edit]
Stay safe[edit]
Go next[edit]