Meerut is a prominent city located in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. This city is situated 70 km away from the capital of India, New Delhi and 453 km away from Lucknow, which is the capital of Uttar Pradesh. The city also has been mentioned in the Ramayana and was known as Maya, much before the mughal invasion which later changed the name to Meerut.
Meerut also acts as the mean point for the Ganges Plain as well as for the River Yamuna and also has played a significant role in shaping up the history of the country, as this was the land where the very first spark of independence of the country was ignited.
The city of Meerut in Uttar Pradesh is defined by a number of historic landmarks and religious structures. Being a carrier of the rich history of the freedom struggle and growing quickly in terms of urban areas, this city has surely a lot to offer to the tourists.
The major tourist attractions in the Meerut city include the Baba Augharh Nath Mandir, Shahpur Mausoleum, Jama masjid, St. John Church and the Dev temple in Modipuram. The city also has a Museum which is dedicated to the Freedom struggle of India and each of the mentioned local attraction present in the region of Meerut carries with it the splendid historic significance and grandeur which speaks the glory of the town through various times.
The transport connectivity of this city is excellent. It is connected with the major metropolitan cities by a well laid system of roads and rail. It is connected with Noida, Delhi, Haridwar, Ghaziabad and Faridabad, to name a few.
