Full of mystery, history, culture, religion and mythology, Sitapur is a city that is often underrated. Though when exactly the city was founded can’t be ascertained, Sitapur has a strong history of Muslim kingdoms, Sufi saints and mythological references in the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. In fact, the name Sitapur is believed to be derived from Lord Ram’s wife, Sita. The city is an important place of pilgrimage for Hindus.
Further, awaken the patriot in you, as Sitapur was one of the many northern cities that played an important role in the 1857 uprising against the British. There were moments when it had seemed like the Indians were winning the battle, but alas, it took far longer for freedom to come to us. Nonetheless, the city lost many lives during this time, a matter of sorrow mingled with pride for locals. With sprawling parks, heritage sites and myriad Hindu religious temples and sites, Sitapur is a city waiting to be explored.
Sitapur’s heritage of Sufi saints and their culture is most evident in the small yet beautiful town of Khairabad. With dargahs, baghs, shrines and schools, it is an enriching experience to spend some time in this town.
Namisharanya is perhaps the most well-known tourist spot in Sitapur. At last count, there are around 30,000 religious sites within Namisharanya itself, including Chakratirth, the Panch Prayag holy pond and the Baram Baba temple, among many, many others. It is also believed that Rishi Ved Vyas wrote the Puranas sitting at Namisharanya.
There is enough history and culture to soak up in Sitapur so take some time and discover all that is has offered and continues to offer even today.
Buses ply on a number of routes in the city. Hop into one and ask for your destination. However, for a more comfortable mode of transportation, opt to hire a private taxi or a car to take your around all the tourist spots and temples at leisure. Always fix the fare beforehand, or better yet, hire a private car. Do ensure you hire a car only from registered dealers.
On a daily basis there are approximately 59 flights that operate at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport.Air India Express, IndiGo and Air India are the most popular airline brands that fly frequently to this airport.
By road Sitapur is surrounded by Lakhimpur, Sikandarabad, Hardoi which are 27.97 km, 30.06 km, 35.52 km away respectively. These places are ideal spots for people to plan their short weekend break.