Aligarh is a city located in the Northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Moreover, it is famous for lock industries and the administrative headquarters of the Aligarh district.

Notable for Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh is the 8^th largest city in Uttar Pradesh and 55^th largest in India.

Before you plan a trip, get all the details of Aligarh.

• Currency – Indian Rupee
• Location – Located in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh
• Best Time to Visit – October to March

How to Reach

By Air

The best and easiest way to reach Aligarh is by flying to Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi and then drive to Aligarh city. (Delhi – Aligarh is 140 kms away)

By Train

Aligarh Junction railway station is the main station and is a major stop on the Delhi-Kolkata route.

By Road

Aligarh is 140 kms away from Delhi. Also, the city has two bus stations.

• Aligarh Depot bus station
• Masoodabad (Budh Vihar) Depot bus station
• ISBT Rasualabad Sarsaul under construction.

Places to Visit in Aligarh

1. Aligarh Fort

Aligarh Fort, also known as ‘Aligarh Quila’, ‘Baunasaur Quila’ or ‘Ramgarh Quila’, is amongst the major attractions of Aligarh.

Moreover, it is located on a hill with steep ravines on all sides.

Entry Fees: Free

Opening hours: 8 am to 6 pm (expect Monday)

Nearby Places to Eat:

Saddan Sweet Center, SHER-E-PUNJAB, Pari Fast Food, Husain Café, Azeem Biryani

2. Khereshwar Temple

This temple is one of the holiest shrines in the city. It is famous for its stunning architecture along with engraved ceilings of metallic mural finish.

Opening Hours: 5 am to 11:45 pm

Nearby Places to Eat:

Khereshwar dham Family Restaurant and Dhaba

3. Maulana Azad Library

Maulana Azad Library is one of the largest libraries in India. Moreover, it is a seven-storey building spread over an area of 18,000 sq. meters that has over 1.15 million books and documents.

 Opening Hours: 8 am to 2 am

Nearby Places to Eat:

Chandra Prakash, Azeem Biryani, Akbar Restaurant, Delhi 6 restaurant, Woody Foody Restaurant & Hookah Lounge

Shopping Places

• ALIGARH OLD CITY MARKET
• CENTRE POINT SHOPPING CENTRE
• GREAT VALUE MALL

What to Expect? / Tips

• You must visit Aligarh city in the winter months as the weather is very pleasant.
• Do not show too much skin, as India is a very conservative country.
• Expect a lot of beggars along the streets asking for money and food.
• Be careful of the vendors that’ll try and con you.

Where to stay?

There are great accommodation options throughout Aligarh.

Some of them are as follows-

• Hotel Abha Regency
• Hotel The Royal Residency
• Padam Residency
• Hote Melrose Inn
• Hotel Orchid Blu

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