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Top Pilibhit Hotels
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Hotels(3)|Ratings(2)|Reviews(2) Last rated Dec 18th 2012
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Pilibhit is located along the boders of Nepal, in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The district covers an area of 3,504 sq km. Most parts of the Pilibhit region are covered with dense forests.
The name Pilibhit was derived from a small 15th century village, Old Pilibhit, which still exists on the banks of River Gaghra. This district was ruled by King Mayurdhwaja, a devotee of Lord Krishna. At the end of the 10th century, the princess of Chhinda Dynasty ruled Pilibhit and later in the 18th century Pilibhit fell in the hands of Rohella Warrior.
During the Mugal era, Pilibhit was an administrative unit. The mugal subedars constructed four gates – Bareilly darwaza, Hussaini darwaza, Jahanabadi darwaza and Dakhini darwaza around the administrative building.
The architectural inheritance from the past survives in Pilibhit and some of the buildings are very old in this region. The Jama Masjid building depicts the beautiful architectural work. Pilibhit is known for its art and craft. The Kumar community in the Tulamar locality has created various mud crafts for centuries.
Influenced by Braj culture, Pilibhit's music and dance is enriched with the devotion to Lord Krishna. Apart from this, there are different festivals which are celebrated in this district. Hindu festivals such as Diwali, Holi, Ram Navmi, and Basant Panchami are some of the important festivals of Pilibhit.
There are various tourist attractions in Pilibhit like Jama Masjid, Dargah-e-Shahji Miyan, Gauri Shankar Temple, Chuka Beach and Gomat Taal. The famous Pilibhit Tiger Reserve which encompasses twelve male and twenty two female tigers is a major attraction.
Tourists can reach the destination by road as well as by train. Pilibhit can be reached by bus from Bareilly. Direct buses are available from various cities like Delhi, Lucknow, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Kanpur, Rupaidhiya, Agra, Tanakpur, etc. Pilibhit is well connected by railways. The three express trains which reach here from Lucknow are Lucknow-Agra Express, Nainital Express and Rohilkhand Express.
The best time to visit Pilibhit is during the winter season, that is from the month of October to the month of January.
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Pilibhit is famous for its Pilibhit Tiger Sanctuary and other ancient attractions that are of religious importance for the communities that reside here. The Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is spread over a total area of 1087 sq km within the forest range of Lagga Bhagga. It is because of the presence of the tiger reserve even the nearby locations of Khutar and Kakraha have also been converted into a protected forest area by the government authorities of the region.
This wildlife reserve is among the selected wildlife reserves that have been registered under ‘Project Tiger’. It was in the year 2008 in the month of September the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve was established. The southern boundary of this reserve is created by the rivers of Khakra and Sharda. Species of leopard, tiger, deer, Bengal floricans and hispid hare are found here.
The Chhathavi Padshahi Gurudwara located in Pakrdiya locality is said to be about 400 years old. The Gurudwara was established by Sikh Guru Guru Gobind Singhji, who rested here on the way to his journey towards Nanakmatta. The Gurudwara was named after the 6th Sikh Guru that is Chattvi Padshahi Gurudwara. This Gurudwara was renovated in the year 1983 by a social servant here.
Gomat Taal is located in the eastern part of the Pilibhit region that is about 7 km. Gomat Taal is a reservoir from where the sacred River Gomti originates and the same river meets with Ganga after 800 km. One of the widely followed customs by devotees here is taking a holy dip during the solar eclipse in the river. The sightseeing of Devha – Ghaghra Sangum is popular and it is the point where the rivers of Devha and Ghaghra unite. Located in proximity to the Ayurvedic College here, the place is popular by the name of Bhramachari Ghat. A fair is held here on Karthik Purnima or Lunar Eclipse when devotees come here in large numbers to take holy dip.
The temple of Jaisantri Devi is located at distance of about 5 km from the station of Pilibhit and most of the temple parts are in poor condition. Celebrations are held on festive occasions like Navarathri. This ancient temple was constructed in the year 1858 in the memory of Indian soldiers who fought against the British army.
The temple of Ardhanarishwar is located on the station road and it is a newly constructed temple is dedicated to the Lord Shiva and Shakti. The celebrations held here during the festival of Mahashivratri are attended by devotees in large numbers. The Gauri Shankar temple here is located near the banks of river Devha and Khahra. The ancient temple is said to be around 450 years old and was once visited by several saints along with Pandit Har Prasad. The temple is popular for the festive fairs that are organized on special occasions like Shivratri and Raksha Bandhan.
Other places of religious importance include the Dargah that belongs to Qutebe Pilibhit Hazrat Kibla Haji Shah Ji Mohammad Sher Mian Sahib Rahmat Ullah Aleh, also known by the name of Dargah – e – Shahji Miyan, which is located on the northern part of Pilibhit. As per the ritual that is conducted over here, the devotees believe that by donating a Blanket or Chadar will prosper them in life.
The Jama Masjid here is among the massive buildings and structures that were constructed during the tenure of the Mughal Empire. The Jama Masjid was constructed here in the year 1769 by Hafiz Rehmat Khan. It is estimated that more than INR 3 lakh were spent at that time on the construction of this massive structure that currently is ruined.
Other common sightseeing attractions present here include the Chuka Beach, which is now more of a picnic spot located under the Mahof forest range and Raja Venu Ka Tila located in proximity to the ancient village of Old Pilbhit.
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