Ghaziabad is a major city in Uttar Pradesh. It is a neighboring city of Delhi, the national capital. Since the city functions as the principle entranceway to the state of Uttar Pradesh, it is popularly known as the Gateway of Uttar Pradesh. Ghaziabad is an important industrial hub in Uttar Pradesh.
Where is Ghaziabad situated?
The city is situated to the east of Delhi and the distance from the national capital is 19 km. It lies in the southwest direction of Meerut, another important city in Uttar Pradesh and the distance is 46 km. The Hindon River passes near the city. The city is 37 km wide and 72 km long.
How to reach Ghaziabad
- By roadways
Ghaziabad is ideally connected to places like Haridwar, Meerut, NOIDA, Saharanpur, Hapur, Modinagar, and Delhi by roadways. Many people travel to places like Gurgaon, Delhi, Greater NOIDA, and NOIDA for their daily living. The bus terminuses of the city are situated in the following places:
- Meerut Road
- Vasundhara
- Lohia Nagar
- Mohan Nagar
The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus terminus is closely located to the city at Anand Vihar. - By Air
Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi is the closest airport to the city and it lies at a distance of approximately 45 km. - By railways
Ghaziabad is ideally linked to all the major cities in India via railways. The city is an important rail junction in Northern India and almost every important train travels through this city. The principal railway station is located in the heart of the city. Fast Moving Local Trains or EMUs link the city to Delhi and other important places in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Other trains and expresses link the city to the following cities and regions:
- Mathura
- Palwal
- Faridabad
- New Delhi
- Old Delhi
- Aligarh
- Meerut
- Delhi Metro
The city is also well connected via Delhi Metro services. The Dilshad Garden station is closely located in the precincts of the city. The city houses two metro stations namely Kaushambi and Vaishali and they have been functional since July 2011. Blue Line Metro services are now available in the city. In 2012, metro services will be available from the new bus terminus in the city.
Places of interest in and around Ghaziabad
While staying in Ghaziabad, you can visit the following tourist destinations that are closely located to the city:
- Bahadurgarh
- Ajrara
- Dasna
- Dhaulana
- Hapur
- Faridnagar
- Loni
- Modinagar
- Murad Nagar
- Mohan Nagar
Popular fairs and festivals in Ghaziabad
The city of Ghaziabad is home to many captivating fairs and festivals. Some of the important fairs and festivals held in the city are as follows:
- Ram Navami
- Naga Panchami
- Janmashtami
- Dussehra
- Diwali - the festival of light
- Shivratri
- Holi
- Christmas
- Lohri
- Baishakhi
Last Updated on 22 October 2011
