Bareilly Tourism

Bareilly, a shopkeeper s paradise, is located on the banks of the Ramganga river in central Uttar Pradesh state. The city is located 252 km north of the state capital Lucknow and 250 km east of the national capital New Delhi. It is known for many temples and religious places across the city. It is also home to some interesting museums and amusement parks situated on the Ramganga River. Bareilly is also a major center for furniture manufacturing, especially cane furniture.

The city is also known as Bamboo - Bareilly. Cane, the city is not named after the restrictions, but after two princes, Bansaldev and Baraldev, are the sons of Jagat Bareilly Singh Katehariya who founded the city in 1537. It is one of the largest cities in the state and is famous for its furniture industry, and cotton and sugar mills. The city is also called Bans-Naked due to the huge sugarcane furniture industry.

The city also has two museums - the Army Service Corps Museum and the Panchala Museum. There are also some historical places like Ramnagar Fort, which is just 25 km away. Bareilly is famous for Swal. Swal is one of the most famous dishes of Bareilly. People usually eat it for breakfast. It is mainly made by gram flour and served with mashed Aalu Ka Chokha.

Tourist places in and around Bareilly

Bareilly is known for its temples, especially the four Shiva temples. The four corners of the city are Dopeshwarnath, Maninath, Trivathinath and Alkhanath. Lakshmi Narayan Temple is also worth visiting. Bareilly has some amusement parks located as Fun City is a famous amusement park like Fun City and Bund Amusement and Water Park. There are some good places to see here, such as both Phulbagh Fountain and Children s Park are located in the cantonment area. There are other famous gardens such as Company Bagh in Civil Lines and Lichibagh in the fort area. A great place to enjoy the slide and a family picnic. Some other religious places include Dargah-e-Ala-Hazrat, Bibji Ki Masjid and Sri Sai Mandi. Those who are interested in the history of the city can visit the Panchala Museum and the Army Service Corps Museum.

Excursions from Bareilly

Faridpur (21 km), Badaun (76 km), Pilibhit (50 km) Moradabad (90 km) and Nainital (127 km) are some of the nearby places to visit during your Bareilly visit.

Shopping in Bareilly

Zari embroidery, jhumka and dari (traditional carpets) are the shopping attractions highlighted in Bareilly Travel Guide. Also see light weight cane and bamboo furniture.

Places to visit in Bareilly District 

Bareilly Sharif Dargah

Bareilly Sharif Dargah is an important religious place in Bareilly district. It is a religious place for the Muslim community. This Dargah is also known as Dargah-e-Ala Hazrat. This dargah is of Ahmed Raza Khan. He was a great saint and jurist of the 19th century. Here you get to see a beautiful dargah (tomb). The dome of this mausoleum is very magnificent. The dome of this dargah (mausoleum) has been designed using matchsticks. This mausoleum was designed by Alam Shah Mehmood Jan Qadri. Its architecture is Islamic. It feels great to be here. Dargah-e-Ala Hazrat is a famous place for the followers of Islam. 

A lot of people come here to visit Bareilly Sharif Dargah during Eid, Bakra Eid and Urs. The atmosphere of a fair prevails here at that time. The dargah also houses a madrasa, which provides education to the people about Islam and the Quran. The atmosphere here is very good and positive energy is felt by coming here. 

Gandhi Garden Bareilly

Gandhi Udyan is a main site of Bareilly district. Gandhi Udyan is a beautiful garden. Trees and plants are planted all around in Gandhi Udyan and many flowering plants are also found here. Colorful rose plants have also been planted here. There are many swings and slides for children, where children can enjoy a lot. You can come here for morning walk or evening walk. To exercise in this park, there are gym machines where you can exercise. This park is very beautiful and it is very nice to be here. You can have a good time by coming here. 

Kargil Chowk Park Bareilly

Kargil Chowk Park is one of the main landmarks of Bareilly city. There is a small park here. This park has been built on the memory of the soldiers who were martyred in the Kargil war. Statues of our brave soldiers are found in this park. There are many more things to see here, which will fill us with the feeling of patriotism. Here you can read the full story of the war fought by the brave soldiers. It feels great to be here. This park is built in the civil line in Bareilly Cantonment and you can come and roam here. 

Children's Park

This Bal Udyan is situated at Kargil Chowk opposite to Natraj Cinema. There are green meadows, beautiful flower plants, colorful flowers as well as many types of swings for the entertainment of children. This park is an ideal place for children. And for adults it is a wonderful place to relax with a calm and relaxed atmosphere.

Shri Dhopeshwar Nath Temple Bareilly

Shree Dhopeshwar Nath Temple is a famous temple in the city of Bareilly. It is one of the seven Nath temples of Bareilly city. Bareilly city is known as Nath Nagri. This temple is located in the Cantt area of ​​Bareilly city. This temple is ancient. In the temple you get to see many deities and man made cave of Vaishno Mata. Shri Dhopeshwar Nath Temple is dedicated to Bholenath ji. Here we meet to have a darshan of Lord Shiva's Shivling, along with Nandi Maharaj. 

There is a pond inside the temple. It is said that bathing in this pool cures skin related diseases. Plants have been planted here according to the planets and they can also be seen. Here we meet to see a huge statue of Hanuman ji. Shri Ram ji, Mata Sita ji, and Laxman ji meet to have darshan. Also, there is a cave here, where people meet to visit Vaishno Mata. Many devotees come here during Mahashivratri and on Sawan Mondays to have darshan of Lord Shiva. If you go to Bareilly, you must come to visit Dhopeshwar Nath.

Shri Alakhnath Temple Bareilly

Shri Alakhnath Temple is a famous temple in the city of Bareilly. This temple is also one of the seven Nath temples. A Mahadev temple is situated in every corner of Bareilly city. This temple is very ancient and very beautiful. At the entrance of this temple, one gets to see the 52 feet high statue of Hanuman ji. Many sculptures are found inside the temple. Here you can see the idol of the marriage of Shiva and Parvati, the idol of Krishna ji playing with the gopis and the scene of Krishna ji lifting the Govardhan mountain with his finger. Here the idol of Lord Vishnu lying on the rest bed, idols of Mata Lakshmi, Narad ji and Garun ji are found along with Lord Vishnu. This temple is being operated by Anand Akhara. 

We also meet at the Alakhnath temple to have darshan of Lord Bholenath's Shivling. Many other deities are also found here for darshan. Here Shri Ram ji, Laxman ji and Mata Sita ji, Radha meet to see Krishna ji. Here Shani Bhagwan also meets to have darshan. Here one can see a stone brought from Rameshwaram, which floats in the water. It is a great experience to come here and you can come here for a walk. This temple is located in the fort area in Bareilly district. 

Shri Trivati ​​Nath Temple Bareilly

Shri Trivati ​​Nath Temple is a famous temple in Bareilly district. This temple is dedicated to Bholenath. This temple is one of the seven Nath temples. This temple is very beautiful. In this temple, Shivling is sitting in the middle of three banyan trees. You can come here and have darshan of Shivling. Here Nandi forest is found, where a huge statue of Lord Nandi is found. Lord Shiva and Parvati are seated above the statue of Lord Nandi and Lord Ganesha and Lord Kartikeya are seated in front of Lord Nandi. This idol looks very beautiful. There are trees and plants all around this temple. There is a positive atmosphere here. 

Here one can see the white colored statue of Shankar ji on top of the temple, which is very beautiful. Here the idols of Lord Vishnu Mata Lakshmi ji, Shri Ram ji, Laxman ji and Mata Sita ji and Radhe Krishna ji are also available to see, which looks very beautiful. Everyone's wishes come true by visiting this temple. This temple is located in the main Bareilly city and you can come and roam here. 

Shri Gayatri Shakti Peeth Temple Bareilly

Shri Gayatri Shaktipeeth Temple is one of the main temples of Bareilly city. It is a religious place. This temple is dedicated to Gayatri Mata. Meet in the temple to see the very beautiful idol of Gayatri Mata. This temple is located near Trivati ​​Nath Temple in Bareilly. You can visit Gayatri Mata by coming here. 

Kali Devi Temple Bareilly

Kali Devi Temple is a major religious place in the city of Bareilly. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali. A very attractive idol of Kali Devi ji is found in the temple. This temple is situated in Kalibari in Bareilly. You can come and roam here. You will feel better and find peace. Apart from Kali Mata, the idols of many other deities are enshrined in the temple. 

Shri Hari Mandir Bareilly

Shri Hari Mandir is the most beautiful temple of Bareilly city. This temple is dedicated to Shri Krishna ji and Radha ji. The design of the temple is very attractive. Shri Radha meets Krishna in the temple to have darshan. Ram ji, Sita ji and Laxman ji also meet in the temple to have darshan. There is a big prayer meeting here, where everyone can sit and worship Lord Shri Krishna. It is very pleasant to come here and one gets a lot of peace. At night this temple is decorated with lights, which makes the temple look even more beautiful. There is a lot of crowd in the temple during Krishna Janmashtami. Many people come here to have darshan of Lord Krishna. 

Shri Pashupatinath Temple Bareilly

Shri Pashupatinath Temple is a famous temple in the city of Bareilly. It is a major religious place. This temple is also known as Shri Jagmohaneshwar Nath Ji Temple. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the seven Nath temples of Bareilly. This temple is very beautiful. There is a lake around this temple. This temple is built in the middle and in this temple we meet to have darshan of Shri Pashupatinath ji. You go to Nepal and visit Pashupatinathji. Similarly, you can visit Pashupatinath ji even after coming to Bareilly. The Shivling sitting here is similar to the Shivling sitting in the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal and this Shivling looks very beautiful. 

108 Shivling can be seen at Shri Pashupatinath Temple. This temple is built in the middle of the lake. There is a bridge to reach the temple. There are many fishes to be seen in the lake. There are many big fish in this lake. Ducks are also available to be seen here. Ducks and fishes keep roaming in this lake. If you want, you can feed them. This temple is situated near Pilibhit bypass in Bareilly. If you go to Bareilly, then you must visit this temple.

Shri Vankhandi Mandir Bareilly

Shree Vankhandi Mandir is a famous temple in the city of Bareilly. It is a religious place. This temple is dedicated to Bholenath ji. Baba meets Bholenath in the temple to have darshan of the Shivling. This temple is also one of the seven Nath temples of Nath Nagri. This temple is very beautiful. This temple is located in Nawada area of ​​Bareilly district. You can come here for a walk. 

There is a lot of crowd here during Sawan Monday. Many devotees come to have darshan of Lord Shiva. Here Lord Shiva along with other deities meet to have darshan. Here we meet to have darshan of Ganesh ji, Maa Durga ji, Vishnu ji, Brahma ji. 

Chunna Mian Temple Bareilly

Chunna Miyan Temple is a prominent temple of Bareilly city. This temple is located near Bada Bazar in Bareilly. This temple is also known as Shri Lakshmi Narayan Temple. This temple is dedicated to Shri Vishnu ji. We meet in the temple to see the very beautiful idols of Shri Vishnu ji and Lakshmi ji. This temple is a symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity, because this temple was built by a Muslim person. The design of the temple is very beautiful. This temple was inaugurated by the first President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad ji by doing lotuses. This temple is very beautiful and you can come here and see the temple. You will love it. 

Chunna Mian Temple, located in Bareilly city of Uttar Pradesh, is a sacred place for the followers of Islam. It is named after the famous saint, Hazrat Allama Hafiz Qari Maulana Maulvi Syed Mohammad Hashim Khan who was popularly known as "Chunna Mian". He was a well-known scholar of Quran and Hadith and dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Islam.

The temple is situated near the Chowki Chauraha area of Bareilly and is easily accessible by public transport. It is a beautiful building with intricate carvings and Islamic architecture that reflect the rich cultural heritage of the region. The temple has a spacious courtyard with a water tank, where people can offer prayers and perform ablutions before entering the main prayer hall.

Inside the temple, there is a large prayer hall with a beautifully decorated ceiling and walls. The prayer hall can accommodate a large number of devotees and is open for everyone to offer prayers. The atmosphere inside the temple is serene and peaceful, which makes it an ideal place for meditation and introspection.

Apart from the main prayer hall, there are several other rooms in the temple complex, which are used for different purposes. One of the rooms is dedicated to the teachings of Quran and Hadith, where people can come and learn about the teachings of Islam. Another room is used for the recitation of Naats and Qawwalis, which are an integral part of Islamic traditions.

The Chunna Mian Temple is also a popular destination for tourists who are interested in exploring the cultural heritage of Bareilly. The temple is a unique blend of Islamic and Indian architecture, which is a reflection of the rich cultural diversity of the region. Tourists can also explore the nearby markets, which offer a wide range of traditional products like handicrafts, textiles, and food items.

The temple is managed by a committee of trustees, who are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the temple. They ensure that the temple is always clean and well-maintained, and that the visitors are provided with all the necessary facilities.

Overall, the Chunna Mian Temple is a beautiful and peaceful place that is worth visiting for anyone who is interested in exploring the cultural and religious heritage of Bareilly. It is a testimony to the rich history of the region and a place of spiritual significance for the followers of Islam.

Maa Lalita Devi Temple Bareilly

Maa Lalita Devi Temple is a famous temple in the city of Bareilly. This temple is situated at Nekpur in Bareilly. At the entrance of this temple, one gets to see the very beautiful idol of Maa Durga. Many deities are seated inside the temple. Here we meet to have darshan of Maa Lalita Devi. Meets to have darshan of Shivling. Apart from this, many other deities are also found here for darshan. You can come and roam here. It is very nice to come here, one gets peace. 

Ramganga Barrage Bareilly 

Ramganga Barrage is a main landmark of Bareilly city. Here a beautiful dam has been built on the Ramganga river, which looks very beautiful. You can go here and roam around and see the view of this dam. Ghats have also been built here, from where you get to see a beautiful view of the Ram Ganga river. 

Shri Ahichatra Parshvanath Atishaya Teerth Kshetra Bareilly

Shri Ahichhatra Parshwanath is a famous temple of Atishay Teerth Kshetra Bareilly. This Jain temple is located at Ramnagar in Bareilly. This temple is very beautiful. There are many temples to see in the temple complex. Here one can see Tees Chaubisi Temple, Padmavati Mata Temple and Parshwanathji's temple. 

Lord Parshvanath ji had done penance at this holy place and he attained enlightenment here. After that he had done welfare of the world. Here, whoever comes. His wishes definitely come true. All types of arrangements are available here. There is a Bhojshala here, where pure Satvik food is available. It feels great to be here. 

Army Museum in Bareilly

An army museum located in Bareilly is also very famous among the people. Its name is Army Service Corps Muslim. Here those weapons of the army have been kept, which were used in the olden times. If you go for a tour here, you will get to see guns and cannons of attractive shape here. Apart from this, those manuscripts are also kept here, which tell our glorious history.

Christ Methodist Church

In 1856, William Butler came to India from America. He chose Awadh and Bareilly for the church. After the establishment of this church in 1870, William Butler formed the Methodist Church in Southern Asia. The main gate of this church is made of well tower. At the same time, it was built in the Protestant style. The special thing about this church is that it does not take donations from outside. Rather, only the people of its community give donations.

Khanqah e Niazia

Khanqah Niaziya of Bareilly also has a different identity. People who are unable to visit Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer due to some reason, come here. Every year on the occasion of Urs Mubarak of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, the ceremony of Kul Sharif is performed in Bareilly's Khanqah Niaziya. Well, the Urs of Hazrat Khwaja Garib Nawaz is celebrated all over the world, but the importance of Bareilly's Khanqah Niaziya is also because there is also the dargah of Hazrat Shah Niaz Bay Niaz, the spiritual ancestor of Khwaja Garib Nawaz.

Fun city

There are many amusement parks named Funcity in India, but Bareilly's Fun City Park is the largest in North India. There are plenty of entertainment facilities available in the park for people of all age groups. Therefore it is a popular place not only for the people living in Bareilly but also for the tourists to relax and spend some leisure time. Please tell that it opens from 11 am to 7 pm. So you come with your family, friends and enjoy here.

Gandhi Garden

Bareilly's Gandhi Garden also does not need any introduction, most of the people of the city have to come here. The 135 feet high tricolor fluttering here further adds to its glory. It is located in Civil Lines Bareilly. Here you will see people of every age group, from children to old people. The atmosphere here is very peaceful, so if you are planning to visit some peaceful place, then Bareilly's Gandhi Udyan would be the best place.

Bunakar Village

Now we are going to take you on a tour of Jafar Khan Sailani Road and this is the place from where Bareilly's embroidery and zari work started. Bareilly has made a lot of recognition in the country for its zari and embroidery work. Due to modern machines, embroidery work has definitely got a boost. However, even today, the artisans here make them very cleanly for new and intricate designs and samples which the machine cannot make. The beauty and finesse of the handmade embroidery draws people from far and wide. This work, which started from the narrow streets here, has been going on for years from generation to generation. In true sense, the artisans here have preserved their family heritage.

Punjabi market

Now if we talk about shopping, Punjabi market is the famous market here, which is right in the heart of the city. Here you can enjoy everything from international brands to street shopping. From kids to women and men everyone can now shop from here. It is said for this market that after the partition of the country, people from Punjabi families came here and set up their shops, most of the shops here are of Punjabis, hence it got its name Punjabi Market.

Even if you are fond of food and drink, then it will be your best to come here, because here you will find delicious items to eat and drink. Apart from this, there is another market just five minutes away from this market, whose name is Bada Bazaar. Here you will find a good stock of traditional clothes, many varieties will also be available. Most of the people also come to the big market for shopping for marriage functions.

List of other famous places and temples of Bareilly city 

• 84 Ghanta Mandir Badaun Road Bareilly
• ISKCON Temple Bareilly
• Panchal Museum Bareilly
• Banke Bihari Mandir Indra Nagar Bareilly
• Fun City Amusement Park
• Phoenix Mall
• Maa Manokamna Vaishno Dham Mandir Nirman Nagar Bareilly
• Shri Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir Garden City Bareilly
• Shri Gauri Ganesh Mandir Gulab Nagar Bareilly
• Shri Tapeshwar Nath Ji Mandir Subhash Nagar Bareilly
• Navdevi Temple Fort Area Bareilly Kali
• Mandir Gulab Nagar Bareilly
• Somnath Temple Shastri Nagar Bareilly
• Ancient Hanuman Temple Bada Bagh
• Bareilly Shri Sai Baba Dham Shastri Nagar Bareilly
• Shri Shyam Mandir Nai Basti Bareilly
• Maa Lalita Devi Temple Biharipur Bareilly
• CI Park or Netaji Subhash Chandra Park Bareilly
• Shree 52 Bhairav ​​Nath Temple Bareilly
• Madinath Temple Bareilly

Famous things to do in Bareilly

Not only Surma and Jhumka of Bareilly, but the Swaal - Potato and Curd Jalebi is also very famous here. People fond of flavors from far and wide reach Puranpur Sweets located in Biharipur Dhal, Bareilly. Every morning there is a competition of people eating potato and swal. It is said that the taste of this shop has not changed since last 57 years. In such a situation, if you go to Bareilly, then definitely enjoy the taste of this Potato-Swal.

Beautiful hill station near bareilly

Almora

Almora tourist places is a beautiful hill station situated on the Himalayas of Uttarakhand. Bareilly to Almora distance is 189 kms. You can reach by driving in 5 hours 19 minutes. Buses also run here.

Bhimtal

Bhimtal is a less crowded hill station 23 km from Nainital. The distance from Bareilly to Bhimtal is 127.8 km, where you can reach in 3 hours 15 minutes by drive.

Chail

Chail is a beautiful and serene hill station around 44 km from Shimla. Surrounded by pine and deodar trees, Chail is situated at an altitude of 2,250 meters above sea level. Bareilly to Shimla is 589.7 kms, which you can reach in 11 hours 23 minutes by drive.

Chamba

It is a Himalayan town located in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh. Chamba is famous for its trekking spots, adventure enthusiasts mostly come here for camping. Bareilly to Chamba distance is 241 kms. But it will take more time for you to reach here (places to visit in chamba khajjiar) as the route is more curvy. You can reach by drive in 15 hours 8 minutes.

Kausani

Kausani is a magnificent hill station located in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand, 51 km from Almora. The view of the sunset here will mesmerize you. This place is best for honeymooners, nature lovers and tourists. Bareilly to Kausani distance is 241 kms, where you can reach in 5 hours 56 minutes by drive.

Local Experiences to Indulge in Bareilly

1. Taste the famous street food of Bareilly, including chaat, kebabs, and sweets
2. Watch a movie at the famous Phoenix Mall
3. Attend a cultural program at the prestigious Shri Ram Murti Smarak College of Engineering and Technology
4. Take a walk along the banks of the Ramganga River
5. Experience the thrill of horse riding at the Bareilly Riding Club.

State :

Uttar Pradesh

Why Go to Bareilly ? :

Bareilly is a vibrant and bustling city located in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh in India. There are several reasons why one should visit Bareilly

• Historical Importance Bareilly is steeped in history and is home to several ancient temples, mosques, and monuments that are of great historical significance.
• Food Bareilly is famous for its mouth-watering food. The city is known for its kebabs, biryani, and sweets like Bal Mithai and Barfi.
• Shopping Bareilly is a great place to shop. The city is known for its beautiful silk sarees, embroidered suits, and colorful bangles.
• Nature Bareilly is surrounded by beautiful greenery and is a great place to unwind and relax. The city is home to several parks and gardens that offer a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.
• Culture Bareilly has a rich cultural heritage and is famous for its folk music, dance, and festivals like Teej, Holi, and Diwali.

How to Reach Bareilly

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  By Air

  The airport of Bareilly, called Trishul Air Base, belongs to the Indian Air Force. But the airbase is inaccessible to citizens except for higher government officials on official work. The nearest domestic airport in Bareilly is either Pantnagar Airport which is about 76 km from the city or Mahendranagar Airport which is at a distance of 99 km. New Delhi Airport is the nearest international airport which is about 250 km from the city. From New Delhi, there are many private carrier services available that can be transported to bareilly city. Address Pilibhit Road, mudiya ahmad nagar, Airport Area, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh 243002

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  By Road

  Bareilly is well connected to many cities of Uttar Pradesh through a network of national and state highways. Regular buses ply here from major cities like Jaipur, Ghaziabad, Mathura, Varanasi, Lucknow and New Delhi. Private as well as Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation buses ply to Bareilly. Private taxis or cabs can also be hired to reach the city by road.

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  By Train

  Bareilly is well connected by rail network which connects it to all the major states and cities of India. Bareilly Cantonment Junction is the major railway station of the city. Many super fast and express trains pass through this city and connect it to cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Mathura, Chandigarh etc. There are also some passenger trains that connect it to Rosa, Farrukhabad. Bareilly-Delhi Express, Triveni Express, Bareilly-Prayag Express are some of the trains that start from Bareilly railway station.