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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CITY
About the City
Gorakhpur is situated 265 Km. east of Lucknow on National Highway-28.
- Area : 3321 Sq. Km.
- Population : 37.7 Lakh (2001 census)
- STD Code : 0551
Fairs Festivals
Situated on National Highway-28, it is 27 Km. west of Gorakhpur in Sant Kabir Nagar District.
Places of Interest
Gorakhnath Temple
4 Km. from Gorakhpur Jn. Rly. Station on Nepal Road. It is one of the most prominent and magnificent temples of this area. A one month-long "Makar Sankranti Mela" is organised here every year commencing on 14th January. Several lakhs of pilgrims and tourists visit the temple during the Mela.
Restaurants & Hospitals
Restaurants
- Bobis, Golghar, Gorakhpur
- President Hotel, Golaghar, Gorakhpur.
- Hotel Ganges, Tarang-Crossing, Gorakhpur.
- Bobina Hotel, Nepal Road, Gorakhpur.
- Shivoy, Town Hall, Gorakhpur.
- Hotel Avantika, Mohaddipur, Gorakhpur.
Tourist Information
- U.P. Govt. Tourist Information Counter, Platform No. 1, Gorakhpur Jn. Rly. Station
- Regional Tourist Office, Park Road, Gorakhpur. Tel. 0551-2335450, 2203687
Accessibility
Air
Air Force Station is 8 km. Landing and take off facilities are allowed with due permission of the Air Force.
Rail
Gorakhpur is well connected with all major tourist-centres of India.
Road
Frequent road transport is available for all major cities of India.
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