Travel to Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad is an incredible industrial city spotted in Uttar Pradesh, India. Visitors can venture out to Ghaziabad to investigate this quick creating city, arranged on the banks of Hindon River. The city of Meerut and Bulandshahar lie on the northern and southern boundaries of Ghaziabad individually.

The city is near to the capital and contains a few modern focuses set up in diverse zones. The separation of Ghaziabad city from eastern Delhi is 19km and from western Meerut is 46km.

Ghaziabad transportation system is excellent, connecting the city to different parts of the country. Tourists can travel to Ghaziabad by means of air, road and rail. To reach Ghaziabad by road, people can take the routes connecting Delhi - Lucknow, Delhi - Allahabad, Delhi-Saharanpur and Delhi-Haridwar. There are various modes of road transportation like the private bus, UPSRTC bus, D.T.C. Bus and taxis. DTC buses operate after every six minutes from Delhi ITO to reach ALT center in Ghaziabad. State Transport Corporation buses are also available to the travelers.

How to Reach in Ghaziabad

By Air
Reaching Ghaziabad by Air is possible via the nearest airport from Ghaziabad, the Indira Gandhi International Airport at New Delhi. The city of Ghaziabad is an important industrial city of India, which is included in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Business men from all over India approach this city. As Ghaziabad city has no airport of its own, the airport of Delhi plays the substitute.

The Indira Gandhi International Airport is very important, as all major cities of the world are connected to India via this airport. It helps to travel by air to Ghaziabad if someone is traveling from a faraway city in India. From New Delhi, Ghaziabad is just about 19 kilometers away and is located to the east of Delhi. From the airport at Delhi, travelers to Ghaziabad can either take buses or railways. Also, cars can be hired. Apart from reaching Ghaziabad by air the railways and roadways to Ghaziabad too, are very well developed and comprise an important part of Ghaziabad transportation.

By Road

Ghaziabad can be accessed through a number of ways but the most convenient local transportation means arriving at Ghaziabad by road or railways. Ghaziabad city is located to the east of New Delhi. Along with Noida, New Delhi and Gurgaon, it forms an important economic and industrial zone. Each day thousands of people arrive and depart from Ghaziabad for mainly professional purpose. Hence Ghaziabad transportation by roadways is vital for shouldering a part of daily passengers to the city.

Ghaziabad is located on the Great Grand Trunk Road. This means the city can be accessed from many parts of North India including many parts of Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. The Grand Trunk road is the largest road of South Asia, spanning a distance of 2,500 kilometers from Sonarpur of Bangladesh to Wagah of Pakistan.

Ghaziabad is well networked by road to other neighboring cities. There are regular bus services ferrying passengers to and from Ghaziabad. The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation is about to start the City Bus Service, which will connect Ghaziabad to Noida and Greater Noida.

Ghaziabad by roadways also connects the neighboring places, Dasna, Muradnagar, Niwari, Modinagar, Oikhua, Babugarh and Baksar. Also, a road networks Ghaziabad with the city of Meerut.

By Rail

Reaching Ghaziabad by Rail is the one of the most comfortable means of transport to the city. As such, other means of conveyance to Ghaziabad include airways and roadways.

Ghaziabad is located to the East of New Delhi. This is an industrial city and the rapid corporate development has increased the number of daily passengers. Workers from Delhi, Noida and Gurgaon regularly travel to Ghaziabad for work purpose. The two nearest railways from Ghaziabad include the Nizamuddin railway station and the New Delhi railway station.

The Ghaziabad rail junction is important in terms of local trains as well as national rail routes. Several of the long distance trains stop at Ghaziabad. The local trains, called the EMU connect Ghaziabad to the neighboring cities and towns. There are other trains, which connect Ghaziabad to Meerut, Aligarh, Palwal, Mathura, Faridabad and such other important places in Uttar Pradesh.

Plans have been drafted to improve the transportation to Ghaziabad by rail. This includes construction of the Metro rails. These underground rails will be very efficient for covering long distances in short time. The daily passengers to Ghaziabad would be greatly benefited once this metro rail project materializes. Formerly New Delhi and Kolkata were have been facilitated by the metro rails.

Distance to Ghaziabad

• From gurgaon - 49 KM
• From delhi - 19 KM

Ghaziabad Distance Char

Places to See in Ghaziabad

Thakurdwara Temple

This old Hindu temple is situated in the Ajrara village near Ghaziabad. The resident deity is said to possess magical powers whose blessings have caused many miracles. It is said that king Ajay Pal constructed this temple during his reign to impress the deity he worshipped.

Located idyllically beside the quietly flowing Kali Nadi, the atmosphere surrounding the holy temple is undeniably soothing. The architecture and colorful design of the shrine are truly praiseworthy. The fabled Bhakra Nangal dam- the tallest in India, is a mere 3 km drive from the temple and is worth a visit for its marvellous engineering and serene atmosphere.

Dudheshwar Nath Mandir
The Dudheshwar Nath Mandir is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the most famous local temples of Ghaziabad. Its origin is said to have initiated from a strange event that took place many thousands of years ago.

It is said that a cow milked herself and filled up a pit dug by her on the ground. Hindu devotees built a temple on that very spot dedicated to Lord Shiva. This colorful and vibrant temple is a local favourite fitting enough to be added to the attractions list of Ghaziabad. It's definitely worth a visit to witness some mythological legends.

Sai Upvan
A scenic monastery that houses the shrine of the revered saint Sai Baba, Sai Upavan is a true haven to help one dive into spiritual depths of peace and harmony. Idyllically located beside the Grand Trunk road, the large monastery is surrounded by peaceful and quaint gardens and orchards that add to the piousness of the place.

Seeking blessings from Sai Baba is truly worth the effort when one realizes the unique charm of Sai Upvan. The Hindon River flows nearby and provides another attractive spot for seekers of some quality time who wish to let peace rule their mind and bodies.

Garhmukteshwar
Garhmukteshwar is a small and quaint town situated in Hapur district not far from Ghaziabad. The river Ganges flows past the town which alleviates the cultural and aesthetic significance of the town. A town dotted with ghats and temples, Garhmukteshwar resembles something otherworldly during the festival of Dussehra.

An annual bathing fair is organized in Garhmukteshwar during Dussehra when close to a million people take a dip in the holy waters of the Ganges. Witnessing this grand spectacle is a unique experience that is hardly seen anywhere in the world. An ancient 13th century mosque built by the powerful monarch Giasuddin Balban is another attraction of the town.

Shopping in Ghaziabad

Shopping in Ghaziabad may be broadly concerned with corporate shopping but it spans a wide range of gift items as well. The city of Ghaziabad of Uttar Pradesh is known for its manufacturing sector, a sector which employs a huge population. Naturally Ghaziabad shopping will include products leather goods, glass work, handicrafts such as bone and horn work.

Ghaziabad Corporate Gift Shopping

As this place is important for the many offices and the industries, corporate gifts are amply available in retail shops and through on line organizations as well. One can also go for gifting flowers to corporate associates.

The most in-demand corporate gifts in Ghaziabad include table top accessories, pens, pen holders, leather portfolio bags, leather organizers, leather wallets, credit card holders and the likes. These corporate gift marketers also accept orders of company logos being embossed on the corporate gifts. Also there are a few book shops from where you can avail latest books. The Jawahar Prakashan Private limited publication house is located in Ghaziabad. It is one of the leading publication house in the city.

Ghaziabad Industrial Products Shopping

Shopping does not only mean retail shopping. Even real estate shopping constitutes an important part of business transaction in the place. More over all the manufacturing segments, especially the steel sector has a huge demand in the local market as well. So, a variety of steel products can also be shopped from Ghaziabad. Other products for shopping in Ghaziabad include ceramics products, tobacco, electrical and electronics goods and most importantly industrial machinery.

Vegetarian Food in Ghaziabad

Superb traditional cuisines, authentic flavors are some of the imperative aspects one can easily associate with Suruchi restaurants at Ghaziabad. The restaurant has a specialty in serving a multi ethnic cuisines from all over India. 

Its menu includes a variety of aromatic dishes not generally found in most Indian restaurants. The cuisines include delicacies from Punajab, Gujurat, Rajasthani and Southern Indian dishes.

The restaurant offers a fine dining ambience with its rich and detailed interiors which are perfectly complemented by a great choice of traditional Indian cuisines. Rejuvenate yourself with holistic service offered by the restaurant. The spacious and comfortable seating arrangements by the restaurant will help you to relax and recharge yourself while you enjoy your meal.

The exceptional high standard of services set by the Suruchi, is what distinguishing it from other vegetarian restaurants in Ghaziabad. Our highly trained team of chefs offers the best and authentic Indian cuisines. It has made a mark in serving finest gourmet dining experience for their customers. The cuisines served at the restaurant features a selection of some of the most famous dishes from the country.

Hotels in Ghaziabad

3 Star Hotels

Clarks Inn Address : 1, Dr. Burman Road, Industrial Area City : Ghaziabad State : Uttar Pradesh Pin Code : 201001 Phone No. : 0120-3002020 Fax No. : 0120-3002021 Email ID : centralreservations@clarksinn.in Website : www.clarksinn.in Type : 3 Star Rooms in Hotel : 35 Maximum Room Rate : INR 7500 Minimum Room Rate : INR 3000	Hotel Mela Plaza Address : C-3, Raj Nagar District Center City : Ghaziabad State : Uttar Pradesh Pin Code : 201001 Phone No. : 0120-2825255 Fax No. : 0120-2826421 Email ID : hotelmelaplaza@gmail.com Website : www.melaplaza.com Type : 3 Star Rooms in Hotel : 100 Maximum Room Rate : INR 6000 Minimum Room Rate : INR 3500
Hotel Shivkala Ambience Address : F-8/5, 8/6, Pratap Vihar, Sector-11 City : Ghaziabad State : Uttar Pradesh Pin Code : 201001 Phone No. : 0120-2841295 Email ID : hotelshivakalaambience@gmail.com Website : www.shivkalagroup.com Type : 3 Star Rooms in Hotel : 22 Maximum Room Rate : INR 3500 Minimum Room Rate : INR 2500	Lemon Tree Hotel East Delhi Mall Address : Plot No.1, Kaushambi City : Ghaziabad State : Uttar Pradesh Pin Code : 201010 Phone No. : 0120-4423232 Email ID : hi.ed@lemontreehotels.com Website : www.lemontreehotels.com Type : 3 Star Rooms in Hotel : 55 Maximum Room Rate : INR 7500 Minimum Room Rate : INR 6000

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