About Kurukshetra
Bahraich to Kurukshetra distnce : 674 km
Estimated travel time : 11.9 hours
Kurukshetra is the most popular city for tourism. Kurukshetra, also known as Dharmakshetra or Land of Bhagavad Gita is an important Hindu pilgrimage destination. Town is surrounded by several important Hindu Pilgrimage sites.
Kurukshetra is also known as land of Mahabharata and is located in state of Haryana ,India. Kurukshetra is land of historical and religious importance. It is the place where battle of Mahabharata was fought and Lord Krishna gave Arjuna a fair knowledge of the philosophy of karma in Jyotisar, a place near to kurukshetra. Kurukshetra was also called Thanesar or Sthaneswar, meaning 'place of God'. This town is famous for temples, lakes, museums and evidences of pre-harrappan and harppan civilizations also found here. Kurukshetra is surrounded by several religious places. According to Hindu mythology, the 48 kos Parikrama refers to roughly 90 km Parikrama around this holy town Parikrama is considered as complete if pilgrimage to all these sites on foot. Major attractions of town are Brahma sarovar, Sri krishna museum, Jyotisar etc. Other important place near kurukshetra is village town called Amin. It houses remains of a fort which is believed to be Arjun’s son Abhimanyu’s fort.
Taxi from Bahraich to Kurukshetra is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Bahraich to Kurukshetra by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Bahraich to Kurukshetra distance is 674 Km and is 11.9 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Lucknow - Known as the "City of Nawabs," Lucknow is a vibrant city with a rich history and culture. Attractions include Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara, Lucknow Zoo, and the Rumi Darwaza.
2. Ayodhya - The birthplace of Lord Rama, Ayodhya holds immense religious significance and has numerous temples and historical sites. The Ram Janmabhoomi temple, Hanuman Garhi, and Dashrath Mahal are must-visit destinations.
3. Varanasi - Situated on the banks of the holy river Ganges, Varanasi is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. The city is famous for its ghats, where pilgrims take ritual baths, perform religious ceremonies, and witness mesmerizing Ganga Aarti.
4. Allahabad - Also known as Prayagraj, Allahabad is a city of religious and cultural importance. The confluence of three rivers (Triveni Sangam) is a renowned site. Other attractions include the Allahabad Fort, Khusro Bagh, and Anand Bhavan.
5. Kanpur - Being one of India's major industrial cities, Kanpur offers various places of interest, such as the Kanpur Memorial Church, Phool Bagh, and the Kanpur Zoological Park.
6. Agra - Home to the iconic Taj Mahal, Agra is worth a detour from the main route. Aside from the Taj Mahal, you can explore Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, and Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb.
7. Mathura and Vrindavan - These twin cities are significant to Hindu mythology as they are associated with Lord Krishna. Visit the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura and explore numerous temples in Vrindavan, including Banke Bihari Temple and ISKCON temple.
8. Ambala - Located in Haryana, Ambala is known for its military cantonment. Pay a visit to the famous Ambala Fort, Gurudwara Manji Sahib, and Badshahi Bagh Gurudwara.
