The Longest Platform in the World- Gorakhpur Railway Station

The "City of Gorakhnath" is one of the major cities in Uttar Pradesh, India. The city name is taken from the name of Gorakhnath- the saint of the Nath Sampradaya. It is the abode of Baba Gorakhnath to whom Gorakhnath Temple still reminds. And in this beautiful city, Gorakhpur Railway Station gives a glimpse to the visitors as the longest platform in the world.

Because of the major city in the State, it has a variety of secret gems to explore in & around the city. With railway platforms, you will also able to see various parks, museums, along with temples and malls for marketing.

Gorakhpur Railway Station & Rail Museum

Gorakhpur railway station has the longest railway platform in the world. It has a platform with a length of 1366 meters. The platform length is 1366.33 meters (4482.7 feet) with a ramp and without a ramp, it is 1355.40 meters (4446.9 feet). Gorakhpur railway station offers class A-1 railway station facilities.

On the other hand, the Gorakhpur Rail Museum near the railway station offers the historical aspects of Gorakhpur railway station. It is a must-see place for people of all ages along with kids. This museum tells the history of the North Indian Railway where you will see several old coal-running trains, demo trains, along with heavy machines and engines. You will also see clocks, furniture, library, photo gallery and various other things along with a toy train and a beautiful park for fun.

Things to Do Near Gorakhpur Railway Station

The city of Gorakhpur is located along the banks of the Rapti River in the Purvanchal region. It is surrounded by Kushinagar district, Deoria District, Maharajganj, Azamgarh, Ambedkar Nagar, Mau, and Sant Kabir Nagar District. And this specialty makes it the most popular and major city in the state.

For touring in the city of Gorakhnath, you will find numerous places to visit nearby Gorakhpur railway station: -

Geeta Press- Geeta Press is known for the cheapest religious bookseller.

Vindhyavashini Park (V Park)- It is one of the most famous parks in Gorakhpur that has a large playground and lots of other things to do there as well as various sports activities for children.

Nauka Vihar (Ramgarh Taal)- Ramgarh Taal is the most famous natural spot in the city. You can spend your day with the natural environment with boat riding and a light & sound show in the evening.

Gorakhpur Zoo- During the trip of Ramgarh Taal, it would be also a different activity to explore the natural beauty of the city. You will find here various animals in the zoo.

Gorakhnath Temple- Gorakhpur is especially known for the Gorakhnath Temple and this temple shows the religious beauty of the city. You will find here lots of historical and religious activities along with a light and sound show in the evening.

Geeta Vatika Temple- It is also one of the most famous temples in Gorakhpur where you can take the

Vishnu Temple- This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and you can take a visit easily after the Geeta Vatika ride.

Tara Mandal- The only planetarium in the city makes the attraction for the visitors and kids while visiting Ramgarh Tal.

Ambedkar Park- This park is situated near Taramandal where you can spend hours after the visit of Taramandal. Also, you can see there the circuit house.

Gorakhpur Imambara- Gorakhpur Imambara is the spot where you can see the Tajiya made of gold and silver. You can not find any-other Tajiya in the world such as that.

Along with all that, you can also visit various malls and restaurants for food and marketing. Easily book a taxi service in Gorakhpur and explore the local city and nearby easily.