Some good news for Uttar Pradesh folks! Bareilly airport is finally functional and has started flight operations. With this improvement in travel and development. Bareilly becomes the 8th airport to operate in Uttar Pradesh and 56th airport to be successfully inaugurated and operationalized under the UDAN scheme of the government of India. Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Sigh Puri flagged off the first flight from the newly opened Bareilly Airport. According to reports, the airport has been upgraded under UDAN for commercial flight operations and had all woman crew on the inaugural flight, March 8th to mark International Women’s Day.

The journey from Delhi to Bareilly usually takes approximately 6 hours by road and around 4 hours by train but now it can be completed within an hour. This air connectivity will now facilitate regular travelers visiting Bareilly for tourism or for pilgrimage visits and allow easier access to Bareilly from a number of destinations. Moreover, the flights from Delhi to Bareilly will operate every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The departing time from Bareilly will be 9am and the flight from Delhi will depart at 10.30am.

Know More About Bareilly

Bareilly is a small town located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, locally known as NathGarh or the town of Shiva because of its numerous temples dedicated to the deity. It is also said that the town is the birth place of the mythical figure Draupadi, and is known to be pilgrimage for Hindu-Muslim devotion. Below are some of the major attractions to visit in Bareilly.

Jagannath Temple

This temple is dedicated to the supreme deity Lord Shiva which is also the principal deity in the town of Bareilly. The temple has exquisite architecture with sculptures and paintings that are around 200 years old. It is one of the must visit temples in Bareilly.

Alakhnath Temple

Alakhnath Temple is a major hotspot for Anand Akhara folks, and numerous Naga Sanyasi can be found roaming within the temple complex. This temple is the temporary residence of numerous sadhus and monks. It is another famous landmark in Bareilly.

Tulsi Math

Tulsi Math temple is dedicated to the author of Ramcharitramanas - Tulsidas, and because of him the ideas of Ramayan are accessible to the masses. The temple venerates him as a major religious figure and people believe him to be a reincarnation of Valmiki.

Surely, good news for Uttar Pradesh folks and for those planning to travel to Bareilly. At Brightsun.co.in you can book hotels, holiday packages, and flights at any time. Enjoy easier access to Bareilly and start planning a well-deserved vacation!