Sambhal to Transform into Major Pilgrimage Hub, Kalki Avatar Birthplace Revived

• Uttar Pradesh government plans to develop Sambhal as a major religious tourism center, akin to Ayodhya and Varanasi.
• Sambhal is considered the birthplace of Lord Kalki, the tenth avatar of Lord Vishnu, giving it unique religious significance.
• The project includes reviving 68 pilgrimage sites, 19 ancient wells, and historical religious structures, including Kalki Tirth and Naimisharanya.
• The 52-kilometer 'Vanshgopal 24 Kosi Parikrama Yatra' is being restarted after 50 years, with a 300 crore rupee budget for development.
• Future plans include a 'Kalki Museum' and further development in three phases to establish Sambhal as a year-round spiritual destination.