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Balrampur is a city and a municipal board in the Balrampur district of the state of Uttar Pradesh that lies on the banks of River Rapti.
  • Country: India
  • State: Uttar Pradesh
  • Capital: Lucknow
  • STD/Local Code: 05263
  • Phone code: 00 + 91 + 5263+ the number.
  • Language: Hindi
  • Best Period: October to March
  • Weather: Sub-Tropical climate
  • Time Zone: IST (UTC +05:30)
  • Currency: Indian Rupee
  • Airports: Gorakhpur, Lucknow
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Travel to the historically and culturally rich town of Balrampur!

Perched on the banks of the beautiful river Rapti is this culturally rich town of Balrampur that is widely known for the temples and monasteries that it houses. The city is also well known for its historical importance of Saheth and Maheth, which are two prominent archeological sites that are located in the purlieu of Balrampur.

Well known for the Devi Patan temple, which is one of the revered Shakti Peethas is a major tourist attraction of this region. In the close vicinity of the city is Shravasti where Lord Buddha displayed supernatural powers and spiritually transformed Angulimal, a famous dacoit who would kill people and then wear a necklace made from their fingers. There are many other sacred places which are associated with Buddhism and Jainism that are popular amongst the devotees as well as tourists. Apart from the religious sites the town is also famous for the Balrampur Chini Mills that claims to be one of the largest sugar manufacturing in India. The city is also well-known as the hometown of Late Padma Shri Ali Sardar Jafri, who was a prolific and versatile Urdu writer, poet and film lyricist.

Get around this religious and historic city as you study the ruins and ancient architecture, thus demystifying the city of Balrampur.

How to Reach

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Air

The nearest airport to Balrampur is at a distance of 160 km, in Gorakhpur, which is served by daily flights from Delhi. Almost at a similar distance is the Lucknow airport that has better connectivity with other cities of the country.

Roads

There are regular buses connecting Balrampur with other major cities of the state. Many tourists also hire private taxis to reach this city.

Railways

Balrampur has its own railway station, but with limited connectivity to other cities. A better option is to travel to the nearest railway station to Balrampur, which is Gonda junction which is at a distance of 38 km where several trains make a halt. Another major railway head is Mankapur junction at a distance of 44km.

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Religious

One of the major reasons for people to visit this city is the Devi Patan or Pateshwari Devi temple. It is one of the 51 Shaktipeethas of Goddess Durga as per the Hindu mythology. Several devotees come here during the festival of Navratri, and there is also a fair during the Hindu month of Chaitra. To the left of this temple is Surya Kund, which is a temple honoring the Sun God and is believed to have been built by the Karna of Mahabharata. Attracting the Buddhist devotees are the stupas of Sobhnath temple along with the Jetavana monastery, which is one of the oldest in the country. There is a sacred Peepal tree which is believed to have been grown from the saplings of first Bodhi tree. The town of Shravasti, which is located close by has spiritual importance to the Jains as it is believed that the twenty-fourth Tirthankar of Jainism influenced this place and also for the Shwetambar temple.

Hotels

You would find affordably priced hotels and places of accommodation in Balrampur. Some of the hotels where most tourists prefer to stay are Hotel Nutan, Hotel Bolark, Sahara Hotel and many more.

Shopping

Balrampur is not really known as a shopping destination, but you will find some stores in the local markets where the residents shop. There usually are some shops and eateries close to the tourist destination where you might get a chance to explore.

Historical

One would usually begin their tour of Balrampur from Sahet, which is one of the archeological sites that covers an area of 32 acres and was the site of the Jetavana monastery. The stupas adorning this monastery are from the Kushan period, whereas the temples are built in the Gupta style. The inscriptions on the monastery are from the 12th century, and it is also believed to have been visited by Emperor Ashoka. The ancient city of Mahet lies to the north of Sahet, which has a fortified entrance made up of mud. It is spread over an area of 400 acres where several excavations have brought forth the massive gates of the city, ramparts, and several other ruins.

Restaurants

You can find some good restaurants in the main city and eateries near the tourist destinations where you can satiate your hunger with regular north Indian food like roti, rice, vegetable , lentils, etc. Some also serve snacks such as samosas and kachoris. Some eateries where you can visit during your stay here include Yadav Hotel, Om Dhaba, Verma Dhaba, Manoj Suddh Shakahari Bhojnalaya, Swarn Singh Hotel & Restaurant and few more.

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You can find some good restaurants in the main city and eateries near the tourist destinations where you can satiate your hunger with regular north Indian food like roti, rice, vegetable , lentils, etc. Some also serve snacks such as samosas and kachoris. Some eateries where you can visit during your stay here include Yadav Hotel, Om Dhaba, Verma Dhaba, Manoj Suddh Shakahari Bhojnalaya, Swarn Singh Hotel & Restaurant and few more.

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