GHAZIABAD
Main Attraction: Garh Mukteshwar
Founded By: Ghaz-Ud-Din
Languages: Hindi, English
Ghaziabad is located at northern part of Uttar Pradesh.
Established in 1976, this rapidly developing town comprises the part of
the upper ganges plain, historically known as the land east of Sapta Sindu
(seven rivers). Garhmukteshwar is one of the major tourist places.
Ghaziabad was founded in 1740 by Ghaz-ud-din, the vazir of south India's
king Salawat Jung. The city was formerly called Ghaziuddinnagar. According
to a legend, sage Vishravamuni used to reside near the present city of
Ghaziabad.
PRIME ATTRACTIONS
Hastinapur
Wildlife Sanctuary:
Founded in 1986, in Meerut, Ghaziabad, Bijnore
and Jyotiba Phule Nagar, The Hastinapur Sanctuary sprawling in an area of
2073 sq. kms, is inhabited by varied types of wild animals like the swamp
deer, chital, nilgai, wolf, leopard, hyena, gharial and wild boar.
Masuri:
Located on the banks of a canal, Masuri is an attractive picnic spot,
lying at a short distance from Ghaziabad. The place is surrounded by lush
green mango groves.
Garhmukteshwar:
Garhmukhteshwar is thronged throughout the year by devotees, who come
over to Jarkhandeshwar Temple and Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple to pay their
obeisance. Infact, the place is famous basically for the beautiful
temples. The temples of Dudheshwar Nath and Durga Devi are also located in
the city.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: Delhi
airport is at a distance of 30 km from Ghaziabad.
Rail: The railways link Ghaziabad to almost all the major cities.
Road: UP State Transport buses connect the city to the surrounding
cities.
Local transport: For local transport, taxis, autorickshaws and
cycle-rickshaws.
PLACES TO STAY
Shipra Hotel, A-8-A Ambedkar Marg, Ghaziabad.
Hotel Mela Plaza, C-3 Raj Nagar, District Centre, Ghaziabad.
Hindon Motel.
Hotel Skylark, Navyug Market.
NEARBY CITIES
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Meerut (46 km)
¤ Gurgaon (49 km)
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Aligarh (112 km)
¤ Hissar (183 km)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Area: 2,600 sq km.
Population: 271,730 (town).
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