page_title: Culture of Uttar Pradesh
section_title: Protected areas
hierarchical_section_title: Culture of Uttar Pradesh / Protected areas
caption_attribution_description: English: The magnificient palace built by Akbar on the mountains of Sikri, and named it as Fatehpur Sikri.
context_page_description: The Culture of Uttar Pradesh is an Indian Culture which has its roots in the Hindi and Urdu literature, music, fine arts, drama and cinema. Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, has several beautiful historical monuments such as Bara Imambara and Chhota Imambara. It has also preserved the damaged complex of the Oudh-period British Resident's quarters, which are being restored.
  Uttar Pradesh attracts large number of visitors, both national and international; with more than 71 million domestic tourists and almost 25% of the All-India foreign tourists visiting Uttar Pradesh, it is one of the top tourist destinations in India. There are two regions in the state where a majority of the tourists go, viz. the Agra circuit and the Hindu pilgrimage circuit.
  The city of Agra, gives access to three World Heritage Sites: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and the nearby Fatehpur Sikri. Taj Mahal is a mausoleum built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is cited as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". Agra Fort is about 2.5 km northwest of its much more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal.
context_section_description: Some of the main natural protected areas in Uttar Pradesh are:-
  Dudhwa National Park is one of the best tiger reserves in the country.
  Pilibhit Tiger Reserve – home to the Tiger Reserve.situated in district Pilibhit.
  Sandi Bird Sanctuary – houses about 20,000 migratory birds annually.
  Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary – the most concentrated sanctuary in India with a large population of tigers as well as leopards – situated in Bahraich and bordering Nepal is also worth a visit.
  Some areas require a special permit for non-Indians to visit.
caption: Panoramic view of a part of the
  Fatehpur Sikri Palace
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