Neeb Karori Baba pilgrimage circuit coming up in UP: 4 key places it will connect
Uttar Pradesh announced the creation of a Neeb Karori Baba pilgrimage circuit linking four key sites associated with the saint, and unveiled five special tour packages on his Mahasamadhi Day. The initiative, backed by a multi‑crore investment, aims to boost spiritual tourism across the state.
- ✓Uttar Pradesh announced the creation of a Neeb Karori Baba pilgrimage circuit linking four key sites associated with the saint, and unveiled five special tour packages on his Mahasamadhi Day.
- ✓The project is funded with a total allocation of Rs 12.93 crore for infrastructure in Firozabad and Farrukhabad districts.
- ✓Phase 1 has already seen Rs 8.65 crore spent, while more than 60 % of the Rs 2.22 crore Phase 2 work is complete, with the remainder slated for December.
- ✓Additional initiatives include a Rs 55.44 lakh rural tourism scheme in Akbarpur and a Rs 1.51 crore upgrade of the Neeb Karori Ashram in Farrukhabad.
The Uttar Pradesh government disclosed plans for a new Neeb Karori Baba pilgrimage circuit, connecting the saint’s birthplace, ashram, Hanuman Setu Temple and Samadhi site. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, accompanied by Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh, announced the scheme on Mahasamadhi Day and introduced five curated tour packages for devotees.
The project is funded with a total allocation of Rs 12.93 crore for infrastructure in Firozabad and Farrukhabad districts. Phase 1 has already seen Rs 8.65 crore spent, while more than 60 % of the Rs 2.22 crore Phase 2 work is complete, with the remainder slated for December. Additional initiatives include a Rs 55.44 lakh rural tourism scheme in Akbarpur and a Rs 1.51 crore upgrade of the Neeb Karori Ashram in Farrukhabad. The tour packages, ranging from two to five days, will operate from Delhi and Lucknow.
Neeb Karori Baba, born Lakshman Narayan Sharma around 1900 in Akbarpur, Uttar Pradesh, was a revered Hindu spiritual teacher and devotee of Lord Hanuman who attained Mahasamadhi in Vrindavan on 11 September 1973. His teachings continue to attract followers worldwide, and the new circuit is expected to streamline pilgrim access, stimulate local economies, and reinforce Uttar Pradesh’s reputation as a hub for spiritual tourism.
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| Issuing Authority | Uttar Pradesh State Bureau (Lucknow) |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | UP State |
| Publication Date | 10 September 2026 |