Tourist places in Pilibhit

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. 

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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.