Bareilly, a city in Bareilly district located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. From being the eighth largest metropolis in Uttar Pradesh, it is also the 50th- largest city in India.It is the capital of Bareilly division and the geographical region of Rohilkhand. The city is 252 kilometres (157 mi) north of the state capital, Lucknow, and 250 kilometres (155 mi) east of the national capital, New Delhi.Bareilly also figured amongst the PM Narendra Modi's ambitious 100 Smart City list in India.[3] It is located on the Ramganga River and is the site of the Ramganga Barrage built for canal irrigation.
Places of interest
Hindu temples
Alakhnath Temple
Vankhandi Nath Temple
Hari Mandir
Tapeshwar Nath Temple
Shiv Mandir
Sports
Bareilly has three sports stadiums and one cricket academy:
Dori Lal Agarawal Sports Stadium
Major Dhyan Chand Sports Stadium
Dr. Chandrakanta Memorial Sports Stadium
The city has a combined amusement and water park named Fun City.
Ancient History
According to the epic Mahabharata, Bareilly region (Panchala) is said to be the birthplace of Draupadi, who was also referred to as 'Panchali' (one from the kingdom of Panchāla) by Krishna (Lord Krishna). When Yudhishthira becomes the king of Hastinapura at the end of the Mahabharata, Draupadi becomes his queen. The folklore says that Gautama Buddha had once visited the ancient fortress city of Ahicchattra in Bareilly. The JainTirthankara Parshva is said to have attained Kaivalya at Ahichhatra.
From archaeological point of view the district of Bareilly is very rich. The extensive remains of Ahichhatra, the Capital town of Northern Panchala have been discovered near Ramnagar village of Aonla Tehsil in the district.
Lip Smacking Food
Besides being an interesting city for its history and culture, Bareilly also has some amazing lip smacking and mouth ravishing food to offer and believe me it’s pretty interesting too and if you are a foodie you are going to feel in heaven.
From Seekh Kabab to Nahari; a Mughlai delicacy, from Aloo Tikki to Paani Batashe, fromChaat to Lassi, Bareilly rocks it all. Amidst some hidden shops in the old streetslaced with spicy whisperings under the cover of black Burkhas, but bold mouths, Bareilly will leave you with a tingling taste in your mouth and you will be left craving for more.
Hidden Gem
Dal ka Kullhad- If you are a huge fan of street food just like me, this delicacy is for you.A mouth ravishing street food you will find near Rampur Garden, behind the church and yeah thank me later ;)
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