Bithoor Travel Guide – Overview, Attractions & Visiting Timings
UTTAR PRADESH
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Bithoor is a historic and spiritually significant town in Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India, located on the right bank of the sacred River Ganges (Ganga) about 23–25 km north of Kanpur city centre by road. Known traditionally as Brahmavart and revered in Hindu mythology, Bithoor is believed to be the site where Lord Brahma performed the first yajna (sacrificial ritual), making it an important pilgrimage destination.The town is dotted with ancient ghats, temples, and ashrams, including the Brahmavart Ghat, Valmiki Ashram, Patthar Ghat, and Dhruva Teela, each offering rich cultural and religious experiences for visitors. istorically, Bithoor also played a significant role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, with figures like Nana Sahib associated with the region.