Places of Interest

Devipatan  Temple (Maa Pateshawari Devi)

The famous Pateshwari Devi Temple is located 28 km north of Balarampur and 1.6 km northwest of Tulsipur Railway Station. It is considered one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India.
According to legend, when Lord Shiva was wandering with Sati’s body after her self-immolation, Lord Vishnu used his chakra to divide her body into 51 parts, her right shoulder (pat) fell at this site. Since then, this place has been revered as a Shakti Peetha and is known as Pateshwari Devi Temple.

The temple complex features a sacred pond called Surya Kund, believed to have been built by Karna, a hero of the Mahabharata, in memory of his father, the Sun God. Devotees bathe in this kund before worshiping the goddess.

How to Reach:
❖ By Air: First to Reach Maharshi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya UP from any where in India by Air.
❖ By Train: From Lucknow – Gonda – Balrampur
❖ By Road: From Lucknow to Balrampur two ways : 1. Via Barabanki – Bahraich – Balrampur 2. Via – Barabanki – Gonda – Balrampur.
❖ It is about 25 km away from the headquarters. Timings: Opening: 4:00am to 3:30 PM & 6:30 PM to 10:00 Pm

Bijlipur Temple

The temple is located about 5 km from Balrampur on the Balrampur-Tulsipur road. The artistic temple, made of brown stones, is dedicated to Vijayeshwari Devi and was built by Maharaja Digvijay Singh in the 19th century (1832) after his victory over Tulsipur, attributing his success to the goddess’s blessings. According to another legend, the temple was built on the site where Baba Jayaram Bharti, a devotee, received a divine vision from the goddess, instructing him to worship her there, after which the king constructed the temple.

How to Reach:
❖ By Air: First to Reach Maharshi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya UP from any where in India by Air.
❖ By Train: From Lucknow – Gonda – Balrampur
❖By Road: From Lucknow to Balrampur two ways : 1. Via Barabanki – Bahraich – Balrampur 2. Via – Barabanki – Gonda – Balrampur, after that take a taxi till Temple.
❖ Timing: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily
❖It is about 7.1 Km away from the headquarters.

Jharkhandi Temple

Located near Jharkhandi Railway Station, this temple is believed to have originated when a Shivling was discovered during the construction of the railway line in British era. The name ‘Jharkhandi’ is derived from the dense forest (jharkhand) that once surrounded the area. Today, it’s a prominent pilgrimage site and tourist attraction.

How to Reach:
❖ By Air: First to Reach Maharshi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya UP from any where in India by Air.
❖ By Train: From Lucknow – Gonda – Balrampur- Jharkhandi
❖ By Road: From Lucknow to Balrampur two ways : 1. Via Barabanki – Bahraich – Balrampur 2. Via – Barabanki – Gonda – Balrampur, 100 metres walking distance from balrampur Bus station.
❖ It is about 1.5 KM away from the headquarters.
❖ Timing: 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily

Chittorgarh Dam

The Chittorgarh Dam, nestled 68 km from Balrampur’s main town, is a picturesque spot. The Chittorgarh reservoir built in Pipri Bangarh situated on the India-Nepal border is a unique example of natural art. The Chittorgarh reservoir is the confluence of the hill streams of Nepal and India. The water of many small streams including the hill stream Bhambhar, Dara, Musi, Ghughror and Hamsoti Naka collects in this reservoir.

How to Reach:
❖ By Air: First to Reach Maharshi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya UP from any where in India by Air.
❖By Train: From Lucknow – Gonda – Balrampur
❖ By Road: From Lucknow to Balrampur two ways : 1. Via Barabanki – Bahraich – Balrampur 2. Via – Barabanki – Gonda – Balrampur, after that take a taxi till Dam.
❖ It is about 54 Km away from the headquarters.

Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary

This Suhel Dev Wildlife Sanctuary spread over 452 sq. km. on India Nepal border in Balrampur and Shravasti districts is an important habitat of Royal Bengal Tiger. It was established in 1988. Along with this, 220 km. buffer zone is also included. The entire wildlife sanctuary and its buffer zone is situated on the international border from east to west in the form of a strip of natural forests about 120 km. long and 6-8 km. wide.

This wildlife sanctuary includes Tulsipur, Barhawa, Bankatwa, Eastern Suhelwa and Western Suhelwa and the buffer zone includes Bhabhar and Rampur ranges. The major flora species found here are Sal, Sheesham, Khair, Teak, Dhoop etc. and the wildlife species found here are Tiger, Leopard, Jackal, Hyena, Sambhar, Monkey, Langur, Python, Partridge, Quail, Peacock, Hornbill, Bluethroat, Woodpecker etc.
In this Bihar, Chittorgarh, Kohargaddi, Girigitti Khairaman and Rajiyatal etc. reservoirs are also located which attract various birds and wild animals including everyone.

How to Reach:
❖By Air: First to Reach Maharshi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya UP from any where in India by Air.
❖By Train: From Lucknow – Gonda – Balrampur
❖By Road: From Lucknow to Balrampur two ways : 1. Via Barabanki – Bahraich – Balrampur 2. Via – Barabanki – Gonda – Balrampur, after that take a taxi till suhelwa wildlife Sanctuary.
❖Timing: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily.
❖The entry fee is 30 for Indian citizens and 350 for foreign nationals.
❖It is about 30km away from the headquarters.