Known for being God's playground, Uttar Pradesh boasts a unique heritage and divine culture. There are many wonderful places here that have been attracting tourists and spiritual seekers for a long time. Although mostly known for Hindu temples and mysticism, Uttar Pradesh has a deep connection to Buddhism. A permanent link to Gautam Buddha's life is near Sarnath and Kushinagar. Buddhists and religion seekers have visited Uttar Pradesh since ancient times, from where Varanasi came along with Sarnath and Kushinagar. The latter two places are very close to the Nepal border and thus attract many tourists from the border areas.