{"id":5435,"date":"2018-06-06T16:45:07","date_gmt":"2018-06-06T11:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gozocabs.com\/blog\/?p=5435"},"modified":"2019-01-01T16:56:11","modified_gmt":"2019-01-01T11:26:11","slug":"aligarh-quick-trip-planner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gozocabs.com\/blog\/aligarh-quick-trip-planner\/","title":{"rendered":"Aligarh: Quick trip planner"},"content":{"rendered":"

Famous for the lock industries, Aligarh is also one of the biggest cities of Uttar Pradesh. It is a historic town homing the renowned Aligarh Muslim University.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are on a short trip to Aligarh, here is the list of some noteworthy sites and a route plan.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aligarh Fort<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Commonly called as <\/span>Qila<\/span><\/i>, the Aligarh Fort is one of the strongest forts in India. It was built during the 1520s on a hilltop. The fort complex is polygonal in shape and presents scenic landscapes. It is also known as \u201cBohne chor ka Qila.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> Qila, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh 202001, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Visiting time:<\/b> 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 2 hours<\/span><\/p>\n

Next destination:<\/b> Geological Museum, 10 minutes drive<\/span><\/p>\n

Geological Museum<\/span><\/h2>\n
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This museum belongs to the Aligarh Muslim University Geology Department. It is a showcase of hybrid plants and rocks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> Geology Department, AMU Campus, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh 202002, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 1 hour<\/span><\/p>\n

Next destination:<\/b> Naqvi Park, 6 minutes drive<\/span><\/p>\n

Naqvi Park<\/span><\/h2>\n
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It is a charming park with ornate plants, walkways, and children\u2019s playing area.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> Civil Lines, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh 202001, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Visiting time:<\/b> 05:15 AM to 10:00 AM and 02:00 PM to 06:15 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact:<\/b> +91 90062 10006<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 1 hour<\/span><\/p>\n

Next destination:<\/b> Jama Masjid, 17 minutes drive<\/span><\/p>\n

Jama Masjid<\/span><\/h2>\n
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It is a historic and popular mosque of Aligarh.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> Jama Masjid Road, Upperkot, Usmanpura, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh 202001, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact:<\/b> +91 94330 02346<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 1 hour<\/span><\/p>\n

Next destination:<\/b> Khereshwar Temple, 18 minutes drive<\/span><\/p>\n

Khereshwar Temple<\/span><\/h2>\n

It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. People have faith in the wish-granting power of the deity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> Nagla Masani Khair Road, Keval Vihar, Bannadevi, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh 202001, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact:<\/b> +91 89540 91217<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 30 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also <\/span>book a cab in Aligarh<\/span><\/a> on day-rental and enjoy hassle-free sightseeing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Route plan<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Useful Links<\/b><\/p>\n

5 Great weekend getaways from Aligarh<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Aligarh: A food tour<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

3 ways to reach Aligarh<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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