Like everything UP, even the small town of Bareilly spells chaos. The chaos that is beckoning you to be a part of it. The town is locally NathGarh or the town of Shiva because of the many temples that are associated with the deity. The town is also said to be the birthplace of the mythical figure Draupadi. There are many fables and fantasies knitted around this small town. Bareilly can be understood as a place of Hindu-Muslim devotion.
Bareilly
Best Time to Visit
There are many interesting things to see in Bareilly, but the Khan Khaye Niyaziya dargah or shrine is a must-see. White marble has been used to carve this dargah. If you want to spend some quality time with your children, Bareilly has one of the top amusement parks in North India that caters to the requirements and desires of children. Not to mention the Jagannath Temple, Alakhnath Temple, and Doopeshwarnath Temple, which all cater to a tourist’s spiritual needs.
How To Reach
By Road: Buses from and to the city are mostly operated by the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC). The Volvo air-conditioned buses are really pleasant to ride in. Far-flung cities such as Chennai, Bangalore, and Mumbai, for example, have limited transport connections to Bareilly. GetMeCab and Kings Holiday Tours REGD are two bus companies that provide buses to and from Delhi.
By Train : Bareilly has exceptional railway connection, with six stations serving the city. Bareilly Junction, the main railway station, is one of the most important railway stations in North India. A variety of superfast and express trains connect Bareilly to cities such as New Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai. Ala Hazrat Express to Bhuj railway station is one of the trains that departs from Bareilly.
By Flight : The city of Bareilly doesn’t have its own airport. The city is, nonetheless, close to New Delhi, which is around 250 kilometres (155 miles) away. Through IndiGo, SpiceJet, GoAir, Jet Airways, and other airlines, the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is connected to important cities such as Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Cochin, Bangalore, and others. It also has connections to a number of foreign cities, including New York, Paris, London, Singapore, and Dubai. Most major airlines travel to Delhi, including Etihad Airways, Emirates, British Airways, Air India, and Qatar Airways. From Delhi to Bareilly, buses, trains, and taxis are all available.
Weather in Bareilly
Summer : The summer season in Bareilly is hot and humid, which makes it uncomfortable for visitors. Summer season lasts from March through May, with temperatures ranging from 25°C to 40°C.
Monsoon : Between June and September, the city experiences monsoon season. The Monsoon season is marked by moderate rainfall. Heavy, isolated rain, on the other hand, is a rare occurrence in the area.
Winter : Tourists that come to Bareilly for its beauty can enjoy a long winter season. The winter season begins in November and lasts until February. The months of December and January are when the season is at its peak.
Places to Visit
1. Alakhnath Temple
Alakhnath temple is an important site for the Anand Akhara order. Many Naga Sanyasi can be found roaming around the temple complex. The naga sadhus are ascetics who have found their world in the great lord Shiva. These monks roam India and find temporary residence here. The naga sadhus are found sitting in the temple where they bless any devotees that visit them. The temple complex is also dotted by the many animals that have made it their homes like cows’ goats and even camels.
2. Tulsi Math
Tulsi Math temple is dedicated to Tulsidas, the author of Ramcharitramanas. He made the ideas of Ramayan accessible, by translating the text into the language of the masses. The temple venerates him as an important religious figure, and is said to be a reincarnation of Valmiki.
3. Dargah-e-Ala Hazrat
It is the dargah of Ahmed Raza Khan who was a scholar and jurist during the British time. The dargah is simplistic in its architecture but what makes it important is the ideals of the man buried here. Born in the British India he was an educated man of righteous beliefs. He was the propagator of the Barelvi movement. The movement put a step towards unifying some practices of the Shia and Sunni sect to lead to the proper veneration of Allah and the Prophet. The movement gave precedence to peace and harmony among different sects. In the past few years, the dargah has given statements against the terrorism perpetrated by Taliban in the name of Islam. For them, the acts of amity and benevolence are the higher virtues that should be emulated by all.
4. Doopeshwarnath temple
The Doopeshwarnath temple is devoted to Lord Doopeshwarnath. This is believed the birth place of Dhrishtadyumna and Draupadi of Mahabharata. Located in the Cantonment area of Bareilly, the site is famous for a tunnel or ancient Guffa that leads to the statue of Lord Doopeshwarnath. The tunnel has knee deep water and the temple complex has a big water pool.
5. Trivati Nath Temple
Located in the centre of Bareilly on Macnair Road, the Trivati Nath Temple had been constructed and then renovated and is one of the best in the city. Mainly known for shiv Shakti.