The tiger reserve is found in the forest area on the foothills of the Himalayas. It is one of the 41 tiger reserves found in India. The Pilibhit region has over 800 square kilometer of forested area. The reserve itself is home to at least 36 tigers and a good prey...
Located at the banks of River Khahra, the 450 old Gauri Shankar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort, Parvati. It is a major pilgrimage site for the Hindu community and has been visited by several distinguished people including Pandit Har Prasad and...
Social harmony is the norm in Pilibhit, and while there are several temples in the town, the Muslims too find solace at the Jama Masjid. This more than 250 years old masjid was built during the Mughal period by Hafiz Rahmat Khan. He was later buried here after his...
The Methodist church caters to the Christian community and also attracts visitors from all faiths.
The gurudwara is dedicated to the sixth guru of the Sikh faith. Every year, it attracts hordes of devotees from across all religions who come here to pay their respects and seek blessing. The gurudwara is around 400 years old. It is believed that the guru Govind...
As with the case of the Chhathavi Padshahi Gurudwara, the dargah or the tomb of the seer after whom it is named is revered by all sections of the society cutting across all religions. There are several legends and myths associated with the mazaar but one that...
The sacred temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati. The word Ardhinarishwar signifies half man and half woman and accordingly the statue of Shiva is half male and half female. A stone connected to the statue depicts sacred animals who were the...
Legend has it that the Gomti River, one of the most sacred rivers of north India, which flows through major towns of Uttar Pradesh, is known as the daughter of Sage Vashistha, when it passes through Pilibhit.
The Gomat Taal is very sacred to the Hindus and...
Located between the Sharda canal and Sharda Sagar Dam in the Mahof forest range, the beach is one of the main attractions of Pilibhit. The sunsets are especially spectacular, and the calm forest setting adds to its allure.
The sangam or confluence of the two rivers, Devha and Ghaghra takes place at Bhramchari ghat near Aurvedic College in the Khakra locality in Pilibhit. As such there is no proper road to reach the place, however, this is no deterrent for the visitors and...
The roots of the village can be traced to the 15th century when it existed on the banks of the River Ghaghra, north east of the city. It is believed that it was inhabited by the banjara (gypsy) of the Pyria community which lived in houses made of mud and...
Located in the Puranpur district of Pilibhit, about a kilometre away from the railway station, Raja Venu Ka Tila is in ruins today. However, the ruins speak of the time when the region flourished under the king Venu during his rule.