Gorakhpur junction railway station: Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur, city, eastern Uttar Pradesh state, northern India . It lies along the Rapti River, a tributary of the Ghaghara River, about 70 miles (110 km) east of Faizabad and some 40 miles (65 km) south of the Nepal border. Gorakhpur was founded about 1400 and named for a Hindu saint. Gorakhpur lies in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh, near the northern border with Nepal. The city stands on the basin of the Rapti River, a tributary of the Ghaghara, which shapes much of the region’s topography. The terrain remains flat and fertile, forming part of the broader Indo-Gangetic plain. Gorakhpur has its own cultural and historical importance. It is the birth place of Firaq Gorakhpuri, workplace of writer Sh. Munshi Premchand and mystic poet Kabirdas. Associated with Gautam Buddha and Lord Mahavir, Martyr Pt. Ram Prasad Bismil, Bandhu Singh and many more. Top 21 Places to Visit in Gorakhpur : Find best tourist places in Gorakhpur , attractions, sightseeing tours, & traveler feedback for a perfect holiday!