TOP 5 PLACES IN BAREILLY TO VISIT

Bareilly is a well-known city of Uttar Pradesh, with a number of popular attractions, like Alakhnath Temple, Trivati Nath Temple, Dhopeshwar Nath Temple, etc making it well worth a visit. Apart from spiritual or religious places the city further boasts of many other tourist spots, such as Akashar Vihar, Funcity, Phoenix United, Gandhi Udhyan, etc, making it a popular spot for the children and families.

The city is well connected by Rail, Road and Airways.

In the world of fashion designing, the city is highly sought after for its “Zari Zardozi’’works. Many celebrities, business tycoons, and royalties have purchased the Zardozi work from Bareilly artisans. The surma from the city is equally famous for its medicinal advantages to the eyes.

Below are the key spots to visit once you are in the city:

1) AKSHAR VIHAR

Akshar Vihar project was taken under the Bareilly smart city. The park and the pond are located in civil lines, which is centrally located and easily connected with transportation facilities. Visit the place late evening to enjoy a multitude of activities. It is not just a park but combines many fun activities, a restaurant serving delicious delicacies while enjoying nature's beauty.

The lake and the lightning lend it a surreal feel especially in the night. This is the reason that one can find a lot of crowd during the night time. If you wish you can avail the boat facility and see the lake from close quarters.

The park also has a SQUIRREL & NUTS RESTAURANT that provides quality food at an affordable price. The restaurant has got small bamboo huts, with ethnic Indian designs on the exterior. One can find peacocks, and different forms of art painted on these cottage walls.

The place also provides popular street food like Dal Makhani, Tandoori Veg Plate, Chili Potato, Tikki, Chow Min, Papri Chat, Street Dosa etc.

The park has a mini playground for children with swings for all age groups.

Opening Time: 10AM and close at 11PM.

Location: Near Bareilly club

Fees-None.

2) FUNCITY

Funcity, an amusement park is located on Pilibhit Road. The amusement and water park contains a number of rides, lush green lawns, horror walkways, boating and an air conditioned multi cuisine restaurant.

The water park offers artificial waves, sea front, rain dance, giant slides and pool side restro and above all doubly filtered crystal clear blue water. This is a nice place for the children or family or group of youngsters to enjoy. Generally one can spend the whole day in the park.

In order to promote the place, they often organize live performances, fashion shows, and many other cultural events.

If your child is young then there is a separate zone for kids, where the pool is not that deep and the kids can enjoy. There are also arrangements for Theme Parties and A.C. restaurant, one can book the full amusement park here for personal gathering.

PARK RATES

FOR 2 RIDES - Rs 250

FOR 7 RIDES – Rs 400

WATER PARK ENTRY FEE – Rs 600

TIMING

Summer timings-11:00 am – 7:00 pm

Water Park- 10:30 am – 6:00 pm

3) PHOENIX UNITED MALL

The honour of the first mall of Bareilly goes to Phoenix United. It is located in the highly developed residential catchments of Bareilly on Pilibhit Bypass.

The mall has got a collection of best brands, entertainment, eating joints, all under one roof. They have McDonalds, Burger King, KFC, Pizza Hut, Café Coffee Day, etc. If you are an apparel fan then visit Pantloons, Lifestyle, Max fashion, Bata, Tommy Hilfiger, Reliance Trend etc.

There is an ample amount of parking space present in the mall, thus one can visit for a late night movie and fine dining with family. They have PVR Cinemas running all the latest movies.

Phoenix United Mall Opens and closes time:-

11am -10pm

PVR CINEMA TIME:-

9:30AM-11PM

4)GANDHI UDHYAN

Gandhi Udhyan is located in Rampur Garden, Bareilly and it is one of the best parks .

The park is centrally located within the green space of the city. In the coming time this park will have several recreation features. But for now this park is best for morning and evening walks. As one of its boundaries touches the cantt area, it is safe and peaceful.

As per the new plan, there will be dedicated parking alongside the park. The three entry points will be created as and when the park will be upgraded. Soon, there will be a minimum fee charged for visiting the park.

This park plans to have a dedicated sports park at one edge with fencing all around. It will also have other features like a variety of gardens, central aisle with water body, and ambient lighting.

The nearby places are Urban Tandoor Cafe, Amul Parlour, V Mart, Bareilly satellite bus stand , Bareilly Club, etc.

Park Timing:-

4am – 9pm.

5) SHREE BABA DHOPESHWAR NATH TEMPLE

Shree Dhopeshwar Nath Temple is located in Sadar Bazar, Bareilly. This is 5000 years old temple and believed to have immense spiritual power. It is a water temple devoted to the lord Dhopeshwar Nath . There are many other ancient temples present in the compound. The temple also has a number of shops for the devotees to buy religious things.

The devotees wishing to pay their respects in rightful manner should wade through the waist deep tunnel or guffa to reach the statue of Lord Dhopeshwarnath. Bareilly known as Shiv bhoomi, this is one of the seven nath temples in Bareilly.

It belongs to Dhoomra Rishi and his statue is situated in the temple. He was the guru of one of the Pandavas in Mahabharat.

Photography inside the temple is prohibited. As this is a sacred place for Hindus, proper decorum and dress code is a must.

Dhopeshwar Nath temple can be visited during 7AM – 9PM.