Gorakhpur is famous as a religious centre: the city was home to Buddhist, Hindu, Jain and Sikh saints and is named after the medieval saint Gorakshanath. Gorakhnath Temple is still the seat of the Nath sect. The city is also home to many historic Buddhist sites and the Gita Press, a publisher of Hindu religious texts.

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Gorakhpur is a city along the banks of the Rapti river in the Purvanchal region of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated 273 kilometres north-east of the state capital Lucknow. It is the administrative headquarters of Gorakhpur district, North Eastern Railway Zone and Gorakhpur division.
Places to Visit in Gorakhpur

Gorakhnath Temple

Geeta Vatika

Railway Museum.

Zoo

Kushmi Forest.

Neernikunj Water PArk.

Ambedgar Park

Neharu Park.

Budha Museum.

Indra Baal Vihar

St Joseph's Cathedral

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