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About Meerut Tourism

Meerut is a city in Uttar Pradesh, India, located in the western region of the country. It is a historic city, with settlements dating back to the Indus Valley civilisation discovered in the area.Meerut is a major industrial town in western Uttar Pradesh, home to a variety of traditional and modern enterprises. It is well-known for its handloom and scissors industries. During the nineteenth century, Meerut was one of the first cities in northern India to establish a publishing house. During the 1860s and 1870s, it was a prominent center of commercial publishing.Meerut is a fertile agricultural region with some unsuitable ground for harvesting. It is great for industry because of its proximity to Delhi. It houses 520 micro, small, and medium-sized businesses. Meerut has over 23,471 industrial units, including 15,510 small-scale businesses and 7,922 cottage businesses, as of August 2006.

Places to visit in Meerut

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Augharnath Temple

The Augharnath Temple in Meerut, also known as the Kali Paltan Mandir, is the oldest Shiva temple in the city and also the most frequented. The Shiva Linga at this temple is believed to be a Swayambhu (self-manifested), making it a popular attraction among the devotees of Lord Shiva. The temple’s historical significance stems out from the fact that it played an important role during the Freedom Struggle. Apart from the Shiva Linga, there are shrines for Radha Krishna and Goddess Durga at the temple. Being a predominantly Shiva Temple, the Augharnath Temple is flocked by hundreds of devotees on occasions like Mahashivratri and Purnima.

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Hastinapur

Hastinapur is an ancient town which was the centre of the glorious tales of the epic Mahabharata. Situated on the banks of Ganga near Meerut in UP, Hastinapur is also the birthplace of three Jain Teerthankara, and it has become an important centre of pilgrimage for the Jains. It was the capital of Kauravas and was ruled by the Pandavas after winning the Mahabharata. From that era to this, the city has come along a long way but it is still known as the town of Mahabharata. It is fascinating in its own way and as it has lived through ages, it has also kept the spirit of mythology alive. Being an important part of the epic, every nook and corner of the city has been a part of it in some way and thus the locals have fascinating stories to share.

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Gandhi Bagh

Gandhi Bagh is one of the oldest parks in Meerut which was set up by East India Company. It is located on Mall Road, not very far away from the city and is famous for the musical fountain show which happens every evening. This famous British spot has lush greenery with mango, mulberry, and bamboo trees. Currently, the place is maintained by the Meerut Cantonment Board who is trying to elevate the park to the next level by adding beautiful children play area, car rides, boat rides, and even camel rides. With a walking trek path, terracotta park, and cricket ground, it is a perfect spot for a family picnic or anyone to spend the day with a green layer.

Things To Do In Meerut

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Spend a Day at Bhole ki Jhaal

Bhole ki Jhaal is a dam in Meerut that provides electricity for most regions of the city and is also locally known as Salawa ki Jhaal. This place makes for a great rehabilitation area and is pretty famous amongst both locals as well as visitors coming from different cities. Bhole ki Jhaal is a popular spot for people to have picnics and is an ideal spot to hang out with family. The water from the dam is not too deep and you can easily swim and play in it. People also visit this place in the morning to grab yourself a hot cup of tea and pakodas. You will see a lot of monkeys in the area as well that you can feed and before leaving you must visit the beautiful Shiva Temple close to the dam.

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Visit Fantasy World Water Park

If you love visiting waterparks then this is the correct place for you. You can plan a day trip to Fantasy World Water Park with your family. This amusement park in Meerut is one of the best in the city and is enjoyed by many who seek a thrill. If adventure is what you are looking for, this water park is a must-visit as it boasts of some of the most thrilling water rides and slides; there are rides like turbo tunnel, big slash, dragon swing and so much more. This is the best place to be in during the hot summers, one can enjoy the pools in the park as well as the rain dance for some entertainment. The water park also consists of restaurants that have multi cuisines and multiple options.

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Visit an Old Basilica

If you think there are too many temples in Meerut, you’d be excited to know that there is a beautiful Basilica right around the corner. Also known as the Church among the Churches, the Basilica of Our Lady of Graces is a famous place of worship and one of the oldest churches in Meerut. This church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and offers a serene atmosphere that people love. The structure has a notable architecture with several statues inside the church as well. This structure as built by Begum Samru, a Muslim girl who married a European soldier and later converted to a Roman Catholic. The Basilica of Our Lady of Graces is one of the biggest churches in northern India.

How To Reach Meerut

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By Air

Meerut is not well connected to other major cities of the country via regular flights. The nearest airport is in New Delhi at a distance of 74kms. Airports: Indira Gandhi International Airport

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By Train

You can easily get regular trains to Meerut from other major cities of the country.. Railway Station(s): Meerut City , Meerut Cantt

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By Road

Meerut is located near Delhi in NCR (National Capital Region). The Delhi- Meerut route has multiple options for commuting throughout the day. Bus services from ISBT (Inter State Bus Transport) stop of Kashmiri Gate, in Anand Vihar is available for Meerut. The distance between the two cities is 70 km and it is a 2.5 hours’ journey. From these stops, A/C and non-A/C buses are available multiple times in a day for Meerut. Bhainsali Roadways bus stand, Garh bus stand and Mawana bus stand are the major stands where buses coming from other cities stop in Meerut. Other than Delhi, there are buses for Lucknow, Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Haridwar, Kothdwar and Dehradun, from Meerut. National highway 58, 119, 235 are the main highways connecting Meerut to other parts of the country.

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Things To Do In Meerut

Corbett National Park, Ranthambore National Park, Bandipur National Park, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Sariska National Park, and Kaziranga National Park are a few famous wildlife sanctuaries in India.

Popular beaches in India are Varkala in Kerala, Gokarna in Karnataka, Palolem in Goa, Tarkarli in Maharashtra, Agonda in Goa, Arambol in Goa, and Anjuna in Goa.

Famous hill stations in India are Manali in Himachal, Ooty in Tamil Nadu, Darjeeling in West Bengal, Leh Ladak in Jammu and Kashmir, Mussoorie and Auli in Uttarakhand, and Mcleodganj in Himachal.

The best time to visit India depends largely on the weather, so from late October till early April, the weather remains pleasant.

Yes, India has a plethora of adventure sports such as trekking, hiking, paragliding, caving, parasailing, flyboarding, skydiving, flying fox, rock climbing, scuba diving, and bungee jumping.

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