1. Bateshwar
Bateshwar is essentially a temple town, situated on the bank of the holy river Yamuna. The name Bateshwar appears to have been derived from Vateshwarnathji, one of the many names of Lord Shiva who is the presiding deity of this pilgrim town. Local folklore and ancient legends describe a Shiv worshiping ascetic who resided here under a magnificent Banyan tree (Bat in Sanskrit), and raised a shrine to Shiva that came to be known as Bat-Ishwar; the banyan lord.
Flanked by the holy Yamuna, Bateshwar has a plethora of temples, once totalling to 101. Out of these, 42 temples still stand here. The beauty of this pilgrim town is its long line of Ghats dotted with a series of temples. Some of the temples’ ceilings still retain their beautiful original frescos painted with traditional vegetable paints.
2. Shri Shouripur – Bateshwar Digambar Jain Siddha Kshetra
Shouripur is an ancient Siddha Kshetra situated on the banks of River Yamuna. According to Jain scriptures, the 22nd Tirthankar, Lord Neminathji, was born at Shouripur just 3 km. from Bateshwar.
This land became sacred because of arrival of ‘Bhagwan Adinath’, ‘Neminath’, ‘Parshvanath’ and ‘Bhagwan Mahaveer’s’ ‘Samavsharan’. According to Mahapurana & Harivansha Purana the Shouripur has remained famous & prosperous city in ancient times. This city was established by the brilliant Prince ‘Shoor’, the son of King ‘Narpati’ of Yaduvansh.
3. Rapdi Ecotourism Center
The Rapdi Eco Tourism Centre is a tranquil, nature-oriented getaway located along the Yamuna River near Shikohabad in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh. Developed by the UP Eco Tourism Development Board, it features nature trails, wooden cottages, and boating, providing a peaceful retreat from city life. It is the district’s first ecotourism destination, has become a hub for biodiversity conservation.
4. Neem Karoli Baba Ashram
Baba Neeb Karori Maharaj was born in the village “Akbarpur” in a wealthy jamindar (landlord) family. This village is situated in Firozabad district of Uttar Pradesh. Maharajji lived here as a child and then also at a later time.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Birthplace Preservation: The exact house where Maharaj-ji was born is preserved as a core part of the holy site.
- Photo Museum: A dedicated room functions as a museum displaying rare, historic pictures.
HANUMANJI MANDIR
True to Maharaj-ji's deep lifelong devotion to Lord Hanuman, the temple prominently features shrines dedicated to the deity.
