Top Places to visit in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh

AskGif22 December 2018Updated: 22 December 2018 3 min read

1Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, is known for its historical significance and is the birthplace of national poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan.
2Key attractions include Shani Dev Dham, Bela Devi Temple, and Bhakti Mandir, which draw numerous devotees and tourists.
3The city features a variety of educational institutions, including CBSE and UP Board affiliated schools and intermediate colleges.

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"Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, is known for its historical significance and is the birthplace of national poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan."

— Top Places to visit in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh

Pratapgarh, also called Belha or Bela Pratapgarh, is a city and municipality of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Pratapgarh district, part of the Allahabad Division. Pratapgarh is the birthplace of the 'national poet' Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

It is one of the oldest districts of Uttar Pradesh, that came into existence in the year 1858. It is at a height of 491m from sea level.

Education

CBSE affiliated Schools

ATL School

Aatreya Academy

AMEER MEMORIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL

BABU RAM ADHAR SINGH SOMVANSHI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Central Public School

City Public School

DOLPHIN PUBLIC SCHOOL

Einstein Public School

Ishan Public School

JAMUNA MALTI GURUKULAM PUBLIC SCHOOL

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya

N.B.S. Public School

New Angels Senior Secondary School

Pt Nagesh Dutt Public School

Rajkiya ashram paddhati vidyalaya

S.R.S International School

St. Xavier's School Patti Pratapgarh

Sangam intl. school

Sanskar Global School

Shanti Public School

UP Board affiliated intermediate colleges

Abul Kalam Azad Inter College PBH

Bharat Singh Inter College Kumhiya Patti Pratapgarh

K.P.Inter College Pratapgarh

Pt.JAWAHAR LAL NEHRU Inter college Ramapur Pratapgarh

Rai Badripal Singh inter college Birapur

Shitla Prasad Intermediate College

Shivram Intermediate College

Ganga Prasad Singh Intermediate College,Gonde Pratapgarh

UP Board affiliated Schools

ramchandra public school pratapgarh

St. Namdev Convent School

Sarswati Sishu Mandir

Shivrajpur Prathmik Vidyalaya

Suresh Chandra Mishra Mahavidalaya

Suryansh Public School

Ganga Prasad Singh Public School,Gonde Pratapgarh

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pratapgarh,_Uttar_Pradesh

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1. Shani Dev Temple

Shani Dev Dham, the temple dedicated to Shani Dev, is located at a distance of about 51 km from Allahabad, 16 km from Pratapgarh, 116 km from Ayodhya, & 3 km from Vishwanathganj in Kushfara village. Hanuman and Manokamana temples are also situated in the same premises. Every Saturday people throng in large numbers & perform special worship here. Navratri is also celebrated here

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2. BELA DEVI

The Bela Devi Temple is one of the important temples situated on the banks of River Sai.. This temple is locally known by the name of “Bela Mai” or mother goddess Bela. Several devotees come from all over India to visit this place and seek the blessings of goddess Bela

3. BHAKTI DHAM

Bhakti Mandir is a Hindu Temple located in tehsil Kunda district Pratapgarh.This divine temple was established by the world’s fifth original Jagadguru in November 2005. It is maintained by Kripalu Parishat, a non-profit, charitable, educational and spiritual organisation.

Beautiful life sized Divine Deities of Radha Krishna (on the ground floor) and Sita Ram (on the first floor) leave the visitors spell bound. Adjacent to it is a large dome which is another magnificent structure.

4. Ghusmeshwar Nath Dham

Ghusmeshwar Nath Dham is believed to be the holiest site of pilgrimage of this region. It is located on the bank of River Sai and enshrines a Shiva Linga, which is popular here by the name of Baba Ghuisarnath Dham.

5. Baba Bhayaharan Nath Dham

Baba Bhayaharan Nath Dham is an ancient Shiva temple, situated in the village of Katra Gulab Singh, on the banks of Bakulahi River. The temple enshrines a Shiva Linga and it is believed that this Shiva Linga was set up by the Pandavas at this place. As per legends, the Shiva Linga of Bhayaharan Nath was established by Bhima, after killing the demon Bakasur. Saints Shri Naga Baba and Shri Dandi Baba stayed at this place, worshipped Shiva and served this temple for many years.

source: https://pratapgarh.nic.in/tourist-places/

6. How to Reach

By Road:

You can reach Pratapgarh by UPSRTC Transport government bus service from various city.Like Allahabad to Pratapgarh distance is around 62 km (approx 2 hrs by road).Lucknow to Pratapgarh distance is around 190 km (approx 4 hrs by road).Sultanpur to Pratapgarh distance is around 40 km (approx 1 hrs by road).

By Train:

You can also reach here by train.The nearest Railway station is Pratapgarh Junction. There are various trains facilities available for coming to district Pratapgarh.

By Air

The nearest airport from Pratapgarh district is situated in Luknow.