Gorkhpur

ABOUT THE CITY

Gorakhpur is situated 265 Km. east of Lucknow on National Highway-28. An important centre of Eastern U.P., Gorakhpur has been an integral part of the erstwhile Empires of Mauryan, Shunga, Kushana and Gupta dynasties. Gorakhpur is named after saint "Gorakshnath", who is said to be an eminent propounder saint of "Nath Sampradaya". Gorakhpur is the H.Q. of N.E. Railway and the main terminus for Kushinagar, Kapilavastu and Nepal.

General Information

Area	: 3321 Sq. Km.
Population	: 37.7 Lakh (2001 census)
Winter season	: Nov. to March
Summer season	: April to June
Rainy season	: July to Sept.
Winter clothing	: Woolens
Summer clothing	: Cottons
Average Rainfall	: 12.1 mm.
Average Min. Temp	: 4.90 C
Average Max. Temp	: 44.20 C
Language	: Hindi & English
Handicrafts	: Handloom, Textiles & Terracotta.
STD Code	: 0551
Local Transport	: Rickshaw/Tonga/Tempo/Taxi/Auto-rickshaw and City Buses are available for local transport.
	: "Makar Sankranti :- Mela," 14h January at Gorakhnath Temple every year.

ACCESSIBILITY

Rail

Gorakhpur is well connected with all major tourist-centres of India. Computer reservation facility in available. Tel. : Rly. Enquiry: 139

Roadways

Frequent road transport is available for all major cities of India of U.P. Govt. Bus Stand (Near Rly. Station) Tel.: 200093. Rapti Nagar Bus Stand (Near Kutchery) Tel.: 2333685

Air

Air Force Station is 8 km. Landing and take off facilities are allowed with due permission of the Air Force.

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.

Vishnu Temple

3 Km. from Rly. Station on Medical College Road, it has a full-size status of Lord Vishnu made of Kasauti (Black) stone. It belongs to Pal dynasty of 12th Century A.D. This status was taken to Great Britain by the British rulers. But the Queen of Majhauli Raj fought a case in Privy Council of U.K. and regained the same. The traditional 'Ram Lila' is organised here every year on the occasion of 'Dusshera'.

Gita Press

4 km. from Rly. Station, it is situated at Reti Chowk. All 18 parts of "SHREE MADBHAGWAT GITA" is written on the marble-walls. Other wall-hangings and painting reveal the events of life of Lord Rama & Krishna. All sorts of hindu religious books and handloom-textiles are sold here on subsidised rates.

Kusumi Vinod Van

9 km. from Rly. Station, it is situated on NH-28, just ahead of Air Force station. A suitable place for picnic.

Geeta Vatika

3 km. from Rly. Station, it is situated on Pipraich road. There are enchanting statues of Radha-Krishna.

Ramgarh Tal

3 km. from Rly. Station, it is huge lake of 1700 acres. It is a good tourist place having a Water Sports Complex, Buddha Museum, Planetarium, Tourist Bungalow, Champa Vihar Park and Circuit House.

Rail Musium

Near Rly. Station.

Water Park

Champa Vihar Park, Ramgarh tal

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Situated on National Highway-28, it is 27 Km. west of Gorakhpur in Sant Kabir Nagar District. The great saint and social reformer of the Middle Ages, 'Sant Kabir Das' passed away here. The 'Mazar' and 'Samadhi Asthal' of Kabir Das are side by side here as a living symbol of communal harmony. This is a good picnic spot with all basic amenities. On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, a five-days Festival of communal harmoney is organised here every year.

ACCOMMODATION

Gorakhpur Accommodation

Hotel Clarks Inn grand, 06 Park Road, Gorakhpur (3 Star). Ph.: 0551-2205015-19 Fax: 0551-2202137
Hotel Avantika, Mohaddipur, Gorakhpur Ph.: 2209000, 2200210
Hotel Vivek, (Heritage Category) Bank Road Ph.: 2330296, 2342800 Fax: 0551-2331495
Hotel Bobina, Nepal Road, Gorakhpur Ph.: 2336663, 2336664
Hotel President, Golghar, Gorakhpur Ph.: 2337654,2338654, 2331199, 2346699 Fax: 0551-2331010
Hotel Marina, Golghar, Gorakhpur Ph.: 2337630, 2331831
Hotel San Plaza, Cenema Road, Gorakhpur Ph.: 2340742,2340746
Hotel Vardan, Opp. Railway Station, Gorakhpur Ph.: 2202986,2203986
Hotel Shivoy, Town Hall (Golghar) G.K.P. Ph.: 2338448, 2333696, 2343301
Hotel Park Regency, Park Road Gorakhpur Ph.: 2204968, 2204967 Fax: 0551-2203692
Hotel Ganges, Tarang-Crossing, Gorakhpur Ph.: 0551-3295091, 2333531, 2333530, 2334846
Hotel Yark Inn, Golghar, Gorakhpur Ph.: 2338233,2332999
Hotel Kailash, Dharmshala Bazar, Gorakhpur Ph.: 2336404,2334650,2336245
Hotel Standard, Opp. Railway Station, Gorakhpur Ph.:2201439
Hotel Upvan Ph.: 2336503, 2338003, 2335502

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
Hotel Clarks Inn grand, Park Road, Gorakhpur.
Hotel Park Regency, Park Road, Gorakhpur.
Hotel Vivek, Bank Road, Gorakhpur.

TOURIST INFORMATION

(Jet Airways Flies from Delhi to Gorakhpur)

U.P. Govt. Tourist Information Counter, Platform No. 1, Gorakhpur Jn. Rly. Station
Regional Tourist Office, Park Road, Gorakhpur. Tel. 0551-2335450, 2203687

Local Transport

Rickshaw/Tonga/Tempo/Taxi/Auto-rickshaw and City Buses are available for local transport.

Distress Calls

In case of any distress, the tourists are advised to contact:

D.M., Gorakhpur, Tel. (Res)2336007, (Office)2336005
S.S.P., Gorakhpur, Fax : 2333127 (Res.), (Office)2334629
Foreigners Registration Office, Tel. 2341931, 2336582
Regional Tourist Office, Tel. 2335450, 2203687