How to reach: 
Airports: The international airports in Uttar Pradesh are Chaudhary Charan Singh Aiport in Lucknow and Lal Bahadur Shashtri Aiport in Varanasi. Apart from them, there are domestic airports in Gorakhpur, Agra, Jhansi, Meerut, Prayagraj (Allahabad), and Kanpur.
Railway Stations: One of the best ways to reach Uttar Pradesh is by railways. With a total of more than 430 functional railway stations in the state, reaching tourist destinations in the state via train is easy. Some of the biggest railway stations in the state are Lucknow, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Kanpur, Varanasi, Meerut, Jhansi, Agra, and Mathura.
Via Road: One of the easiest ways to reach Uttar Pradesh is via roads. There are several National Highways and expressways in the state like Yamuna Express Way, Agra Expressway, NH 19, NH 34, NH 30 and NH 21. The state highways are also well-maintained and Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation operates buses on all major routes in the state.

Interesting Facts About Uttar Pradesh

• With a population of over 200 million people, Uttar Pradesh is India’s most populous state.
  
• Uttar Pradesh is home to the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
  
• Several historical and religious figures, including Lord Rama, Lord Krishna, Gautama Buddha, and Mahavira, were born in Uttar Pradesh.
  
• Chikankari embroidery and Banarasi silk are two of the state’s most famous handicrafts.
  
• Uttar Pradesh has a long tradition of classical music and dance, with forms such as Kathak and thumri hailing from the state.
  
• Several rivers, including the Ganges, Yamuna, and Ghaghara, flow through the state.
  
• The state is home to several important Hindu pilgrimage sites, including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi and the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur.
  
• Several important Sufi shrines, including the dargahs of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya and Moinuddin Chishti, are also located in the state.
• The state is well-known for its vibrant festivals, such as Holi, Diwali, and Dussehra.
  
•  The state is also well-known for its vibrant fairs and melas, such as the Kumbh Mela, Ardh Kumbh Mela, and Magh Mela.
  
• Puppetry has a long history in the state, with popular forms including Kathputli and string puppets.
  

• Uttar Pradesh has a temperate climate, which means very hot in daytime during the summers but as the night falls, typical of the temperate, the temperature cools down a bit. In winters, nights are chilly and even the day witnesses unreasonable cold and cold wave. Mornings are very foggy and you will witness a thick layer of smog over the industrial cities. Therefore the clothes must comply by the weather condition prevailing at the time of the visit.
  
• The state has a very well defined network of Railways too. Most of the cities fall on the 'Grand Chord' route that is the busiest in India. 
  
• As far as precautionary measures are concerned, don't carry too much of cash with you as you move around in the city. Make yourself comfortable with the plastic money. Beware of Thugs and Pickpockets and don't venture out alone in the dead night. Keep these things in mind and go through the travel tips; we promise you an enthralling experience.
  
• Watch out for some common tourist traps which you can fall prey to if you do not research well about the local culture. When traveling to the city of Varanasi which is famous for its ghats by the River Ganges, you must be prepared to encounter some of the common traps which you can avoid if you are aware about them. 
•  When attending the famous Ganga Aarti ceremony, a lot of locals will approach you in order to offer a better seat to participate in the ceremony at no cost. However, if you go ahead and follow them, they will start pestering you to pay them in terms of tip which can be quite a mood spoiler at times.
• A very important tip while you’re traveling to cities in U.P. which fall near the water bodies like Varanasi ghats, is that you must not go near the water once it’s dark. Most of these places have poor or no lighting and have uneven paths and walkways and there is quite a possibility for you to trip and fall and sustain injuries or any other unfortunate mishap. If you have children accompanying you, make sure that they do not run or play anywhere close to water body areas. Always carry a small torch while going out for a walk in the dark at these places.
  

• Cotton clothes

• Sun glasses

• Sun block

• A torch

• Woolen clothes if you are travelling during winter 

• Heavy woolen clothes & wind cheaters if visiting Himachal or Kashmir during winter

• Mineral Water

• Medication as required to get rid of Altitude sickness/ motion sickness

• Lip balms and moisturizers

• Batteries

• Wind proof jackets for Shikara rides

• Walking shoes (Shoes and jackets are available on rent)

• Umbrella