Weekend Getaways near Amroha

Amroha has many tourist destinations to attract tourists from all across the globe. The city with 2400-year-old existence has been a centre of many historic events. Every festival is a moment of celebration in Amroha; tourists are definite of enjoying the processions during Muharram, Barah Wafat and the annual Urs of all the dargahs in Amroha. The life of people of Amroha revolves around the Ganga Jamuna Tehzeeb. The prayers and worships in these shrines that is a day-long affair comprises of an important part of life of the people of Amroha. The city is blessed to have the mazaars of many Sufi saints whose presence still continues to guide the life of people in Amroha.

Not only the town of Amroha is a prime tourist destination but there are many attractions in each of its corners which are worth exploring during the weekends. Amroha lies in close proximity to the national capital Delhi, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Rurki, Dehradun. Mussourie are some of the places of visit that are located near Amroha.

Agra

The royal city of Agra is 222 kms from Amroha. Agra is known to be the home of the magnificent Taj Mahal, an epitome of beauty and a monument of love, Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Agra tops the list of the cities to be visited while planning a weekend trip from Amroha. Once you are done admiring the beauty of the Taj, head for the Red Fort of Agra. This fort was the seat of power for many years during the Mughal Empire. It offers valuable information about the reign of Mughal Emperors and the history of India. Watch out the palace within the fort premises and don’t miss catching a glimpse of the Taj from here.

There are many other important historical monuments near Agra which include Akbar’s Mausoleum in Sikandra, Itmad-Ud-Daula tomb and the historic city of Fathepur Sikri. Buland Darwaza, the tomb of Sufi-saint Salim Chishti and the royal palace are the prime attractions of Fatehpur Sikri. Panch Mahal, Anup Talao, Dewan-E-Aam, Dewan-E-Khas, Akbar’s Khwabgah are some of the main palaces to be explored here. The best part of this royal residence is that its beauty remained intact still today as it has not been used for any purpose since Akbar abandoned this town.

Dehradun

Dev Bhumi Dehradun is just 211 kms away from Amroha. This hill station and the capital of Uttarakand is a major tourist destination and ideal weekend getaway from Amroha. The town located amid the hills is home to many prestigious boarding schools like the Doon. The climate and the pristine serene of Dehradun attract many tourists from across the world. The best attraction of Dehradun is the Indian Military Academy (IMA), along with this there are many scenic spots like Shahastradhara, Robber’s cave, Deer Park, Tapkeshwar Shiva Temple and Tibetan Monastery on the Rajpur road.

The picturesque location of the Doon valley, the wonderful climate of the town and places of tourist attractions in Dehradun makes it an interesting weekend getaway from Amroha. Dehradun remains a tourist attraction all across the year. There are many temples of historical significance in Dehradun as well as parks and temples. A glimpse of the prestigious IMA to know about the military history of India is also one of the great things to do while in a tour to Dehradun. It is also home to many research institutes like Himalayan Mountain Institute, Forest Research Institute of Indian and so on.

Mussoorie

The Queen of hills, Mussoorie is 242 kms from Amroha. Mussoorie is one of the nearest hill stations to Amroha. To take break from the hectic work schedules and to spend a weekend filled with fun and joy, Mussoorie is the most ideal weekend getaways from Amroha. Musssoorie has many things to offer to tourists coming here.

The picturesque serene of the place is one of the best things to enjoy while in Mussoorie. A walk along the famous Mall Road of Mussoorie, an excursion to the Kempty Falls, Apple Orchids are some the things to do in Mussoorie. The small town is a great reprieve for everyone looking for a change in their hectic work schedules. Mussoorie can be visited all through the year. Frequent buses are available from Dehradun to Mussoorie and the distance is just 30 kms.

Mathura

The religious town of Mathura is 228 kms away from Amroha. The town is the birth place of Lord Krishna and is considered one of the holy cities by the Hindus. There are many temples dedicated to Lord Krishna here. The most important is the one which is revered as his birth place. The prison where he was born still remains within the temple complex.

The area is known as the Braj Bhumi and comprises of two tracts lying on each side of the Yamuna River. On the eastern side is Gokul, Mahavan, Baldeo and Bajna while on the western borders lie Vrindavan, Govardhan, Kusum Sarovar, Barsana and Nandgaon. All these destinations can be reached from Mathura. Some of the important temples to be seen in Mathura and Vrindavan include Rang Ji temple, Govind Dev temple, Radha Ballabh Mandir, Madan Mohan temple, Seva Kunj, Banke Bihari temple, Krishna Balaram Mandir and Kesi Ghat.

Haridwar

Haridwar is located 158 kms from Amroha. The city is an important place for Hindu pilgrims. It is often revered as the getaway to the four Dhams of Uttarakhand. Haridwar as the name suggests means the place of Lord Vishnu and has a significant place for all Hindus. It is the seventh most auspicious of all the Hindu destinations.

Kumbh Mela is organized in Haridwar every 12 years. Millions of devotes come to this town during the fare to take dip in the Holy Ganges. The town is important in terms of Hindu mythology; here the Brahma Kund is revered as the place where amrit fell during Amrit Manthan, this along with the Har Ki Pauri is two of the most important Ghats in Hardiwar. Haridwar is a completely vegetarian town and alcohol here is prohibited by the law. It is one of the prime tourist destinations of India that is visted by people from across the world and is the getaway to Moksha for Hindus.

Rishikesh

Rishikesh located 288 Kms from Vrindavan is a small town in Uttrakhand. Holy Ganges flow from here and is known as the ‘Place of Sagas’. It is one of the spiritual destinations in India, here people come to attain salvation through meditation. There are many ashrams dedicated to sadhus and is associated with one of the important mythological tales of Hindus. It was here that Lord Vishnu defeated and killed the demon Madhu.

Rishikesh is an important destination for adventure sports like river rafting, trekking and mountain climbing. International yoga week is organized here annually in the month of February that attracts participants from across the globe.

Nainital

The pristine Hill Station Nainital is just 164 kms from Amroha. It can be reached in three hours and few minutes drive. The important attraction of Nainital is the Naini Lake. The entire town of Nainital is located around this massive lake. It is a heavenly abode for any nature love, while the gigantic lake appears blue the entire sere surrounding it is green. The lights twinkling of the hills around the lake makes it further for fascinating. While on a tour to Nainital, boating in the Naini Lake is most interesting thing to do. Walking around the Mall lake, catching some of the rare Himalayan species at the Naini zoo are the other things to do here. Try the ropeway to reach the top of the mountains nearby. The view from here is magnificent. The snow capped peaks of Himalayas can be seen from here with naked eyes on any clear day.

An excursion to the nearby places of Nainital is another interesting thing to do. The Naukuchiatal, Bhimtal, Sattal are the other lakes near Nainital that offer an exquisite view of the nature.

Jaipur

The pink city Jaipur is 390 Kms from Amroha. Jaipur is one of the most important tourist places of India. Home to many historical monuments of various eras, the city of Jaipur has many things to offer to tourists coming here. One of the most important attractions of Jaipur is the city Palace. The palace has been converted to a museum these days and has many important historical artifacts preserved here.

The forts of Nargarh and Jaigarh are the destinations you must head towards to explore the glorious Rajputana history. The palaces and the intricate carvings here introduce us to the Hindu architecture of Medieval India. Amer for is the most ideal destination to catch a glimpse of the Rajput grandeur. The majestic fort has the Sheesh Mahal, and other palaces preserved along their pristine glory.

Other attractions of Jaipur include the Jantar Mantar, Albert Hall, Raj Mandir Hall, Hawa Mahal, Modern Art Gallery, Sawai Man Singh Museum and so on.

Delhi

The National Capital Delhi is located at a distance of 300 kms from Amroha. Delhi has many places of tourist attractions since the ancient days. The city just filled with infinite tourist spots making it one of the most important tourist places of India. The town has something to offer to a visitor of every age and taste.

There are many forts, dargahs, mausoleum, monuments in the city along with gardens, temples, zoo and lakes. Qutub Minar and the Iron Pillar, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Old Fort, Hazrat Nizamuddin’s Dargah, Gurdwara Sheesh Ganj Sahib, Rashtrapati Bhawan, India Gate, Humayun Tomb and Akshardham are some of the must visit places while on a tour to Delhi. Visit to all these monuments are important to understand the glorious history of India. There are many tales of glory and sacrifices associated with each of them, they are must to be explored if you want to catch the true Indian culture. It was in the Gurdwara Shish Ganj Sahib, the ninth Guru of Shikhs Guru Tegh Bahadur along with his followers was beheaded by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb to save the people of Hinduism from conversion. It was in the Red Fort of Delhi that the last Mughal Emperor was dethroned for taking part in the 1857 rebellion and was sent to Burma.

There are some great shopping destinations in Delhi as well which include the Dilli Haat, Sarojini Nagar, Lajpat Nagar and The Gaffar Market and the Chandni Chowk of Old Delhi.

The Railway Museum, zoo and the water parks here are great for the kids of any age. People who have an interest in history can have a look at many of the historical monuments that are splattered over every corner of this town. The Lodhi Gardens and the one at the Rashtrapati Bhawan are great for the nature lovers.