Archive · 2 Sep 2025
UP Government Adds Kampil to Mahabharata Circuit for Tourism
The government of Uttar Pradesh is working on a new plan to bring more tourists to Kampil, a historical place linked to the Mahabharata story.
They are spending money to improve the area, like fixing old buildings and making it look nicer.
They hope this will bring lots of visitors to see places like Draupadi Kund and local temples.
Kampil was once a very important city and is thought to be the birthplace of Draupadi.
The government also wants to help local people by promoting crafts like embroidery.
They want to make the area more attractive to tourists and boost the local economy.
The UP government plans to add Kampil to the Mahabharata Circuit.
A Rs 4 crore project will upgrade Kampil's infrastructure and highlight its historical significance.
Kampil is historically known as Kampilya, capital of the Panchala Kingdom and birthplace of Draupadi.
The project aims to enhance Draupadi Kund, Rameshwar Nath Temple, and Jain shrines.
The government targets 35-40 lakh tourists in the current financial year.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh government
- What
- Adding Kampil to the Mahabharata Circuit to boost religious tourism
- When
- The project is ongoing, with a target of 35-40 lakh tourists for the current financial year
- Where
- Kampil, Farrukhabad district, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To attract tourists, preserve historical sites, and create local jobs
- Project Focus
- Upgrading amenities, restoring structures at Kampil
- Funding
- Rs 4 crore approved for the project
- Key Sites
- Draupadi Kund, Rameshwar Nath Temple, Jain shrines
- Historical Significance
- Kampil (Kampilya) was capital of the Panchala Kingdom
- Tourism Goals
- Increase Farrukhabad's tourist footfall to 35-40 lakh
- 2024 Tourist Footfall
- 25.47 lakh
- Q1 2025 Tourist Footfall
- About 11 lakh