Top Places to Visit in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

AskGif6 September 2018Updated: 6 September 2018 4 min read

1Ghaziabad is known as the 'Gateway of UP' and is a major industrial and educational center in western Uttar Pradesh.
2Swarna Jayanti Park offers a beautiful picnic spot with a walking path, lush greenery, and boating facilities.
3Laxmi Narayan Temple, part of the ISKCON chain, features stunning architecture and a museum showcasing historic epics.

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"Ghaziabad is known as the 'Gateway of UP' and is a major industrial and educational center in western Uttar Pradesh."

— Top Places to Visit in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

Ghaziabad is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is sometimes referred to as the "Gateway of UP" because it is close to New Delhi, on the main route into Uttar Pradesh. It is a part of the National Capital Region of Delhi. It is a large and planned industrial city, with a population of 2,358,525. Well connected by roads and railways, and is the administrative headquarters of Ghaziabad District as well as being the primary commercial, industrial and educational centre of western Uttar Pradesh and a major rail junction for North India. Recent construction works have led to the city being described by a City Mayors Foundation survey as the second fastest-growing in the world. Situated in the Upper Gangetic Plains, the city has two major divisions separated by the Hindon River, namely: Trans-Hindon on the west and Cis-Hindon on the east side.

Sports

Cricket, association football, field hockey and Kabaddi are the main sports in Ghaziabad. Ghaziabad is from the city. The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Ghaziabad. Uttar Pradesh Government has added MAHAMAYA STADIUM ready for national level games.

Institutes

Institute of Management Technology

Krishna Institute of Technology

ABES Engineering College

Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College

SRM University (Delhi-NCR Campus)

Sports

Suresh Raina, Indian Cricketer

Vipin Kasana, Indian Javelin Thrower

Sudeep Tyagi, Indian Cricketer

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghaziabad,_Uttar_Pradesh

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1. Swarna Jayanti Park

In winter times, Swarna Jayanti park is one of the favorite spots for picnickers who visit here for a day out in the sun. This park is very beautiful and it is having a walking path that covers 1.6 km and lush greenery all around. There is also a small lake present in the park with boating facilities. This entire park is very well maintained and is perfect for an evening walk or picnic.

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2. Laxmi Narayan Temple

Laxmi Narayan Temple is located in Modi Nagar, it is very well maintained and it also has a big open space. Laxmi Narayan temple complex consists of a well-maintained garden and the red building temple. The architecture of the temple is very beautiful and definitely worth a visit while in the city.

3. Iskcon Temple

This beautiful temple is a part of ISKCON temples chain which is present in many parts of India, this one which is present in Ghaziabad attracts lots of people to the Lord Krishna shrine. Especially during Janmashtami, all place lights up in celebrations and festivities. The surroundings are clear and clean, with something for everyone. There exists a museum here as well which has historic epics like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata and which is explained through multimedia. It is a must visit whether or not you are a Lord Krishna follower. The temple premises are simply breath-taking.

4. Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Himalayas on top of the Jhandi Dhar hills. It is about 33 km north of the Almora town in Uttarakhand, India. Wikipedia

Address: 14 B, Second Floor, Niho Mall, Near Delhi Public School, Judges Enclave, Ahinsa Khand 2, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201010

5. Drizzling Land Water and Amusement Park

Amusement & water park with rides, aquatic attractions & adventure-based activities, plus dining.

Address: 8 KM Mile Stone, Delhi-Meerut Highway, Duhai, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201003

5. Drizzling Land Water and Amusement Park

6. City Forest

This relaxed green space offers boat & horse rides, along with other amusements for children.

Address: Karheda, RajNagar Extension, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201004

7. Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Park

City park with jogging tracks, exercise equipment & diverse plant species in a tranquil setting.

Address: Aradhana Road, Rajender Nagar -5, Raj Bagh, Sector 2, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201005

8. How to Reach

Delhi Metro

The Delhi Metro extends to Dilshad Garden station which is situated at the Apsara Border. At present, it serves the areas of Shalimar Garden, Rajendra Nagar and other neighbouring colonies. This line will be extended to New Bus Stand, Ghaziabad by 2016-17. Work for the same already started in December 2014. Another station exists at Vaishali, which serves that area as well as Vasundhara and Indirapuram, and there is also a station at Kaushambi.

Residential apartments near Vaishali Metro Station, Ghaziabad

Air

Hindon Air Force Station is the airport serving Ghaziabad. As on 1st February 2018 no operators operate scheduled flights. Government of India has said that some operators have been permitted to operate flights under UDAN2.

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghaziabad,_Uttar_Pradesh