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Tourist Place in Gorakhpur

Location:	Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Temperature:	Summer: 40°C; Winter:18°C
STD Code:	0551
Best Times:	October to March
Attractions:	Gorakhnath Temple, Vishnu Temple, Commerce museum, Puratatva Sanghralaya, Ramgarh Taal
Language:	Hindu, Urdu, English

Gorakhnath temple is 4 km from Gorakhpur Railway Station on Nepal Road dedicated to great yogi Gorakhnath. It is one of the most prominent and magnificent temples of this area. A month-long 'Makar Sankranti Mela' is held every year commencing on 14th of january. Several Lakhsof pilgrims and tourists visit the temple especially during the Mela.

Vishnu temple is one of the famous temple associated with a large statue of Lord Vishnu, made of Kasauti (Black) stone, belongs to the Pal dynasty of 12th Century A.D. Ram lila is organised here on the Dusshera festival. The procession is so grand that it fetches the tourist to visit in the season.

Commerce museum is one of the most popular Museums in Gorakhpur. Run by the University of Commerce, the Museum is a great attraction for tourists. For them who have a special knack for education, a visit to Commerce Museum, Uttar Pradesh India would definitely be an invigorating experience. They are Charts, photo-specimens, graphs, pictures and samples. Your visit to this museum would definitely leave an indelible mark on your minds.

Puratatva Sanghralaya lies in the premises of Rahul Sanskritayan Sansthan. It showcases items like age old sculpture, figurines, terracotta items, beads etc. The manuscripts preserved in this museum tell a lot about the history of the town. You can also take help of the guide service to understand the full implication of the articles showcased. Most of the objects here are rare and priceless. There are special screenings of documentaries dealing with archeology and historical subjects.

Ramgarh Tal is a huge and natural lake spread in 1700 acres. Its beauty is attributed with Tara Mandal at its southern bank. Other attractions of this place are Water Sports Complex, Buddha Museum, Planetarium, Tourist Bunglow, Champa Vihar Park and Circuit House.