Places to Visit in Ghaziabad: Ghaziabad is known as the "Gateway to Uttar Pradesh". Though being in Uttar Pradesh geographically, it is a part of Delhi NCR. The growing town, by dint of its nearness to the national capital, has its social life inextricably linked with that of Delhi. Ghaziabad is emerging as one of the most happening industrial towns in India, flourishing with the cosmopolitan flavour of its neighbouring metro. Except busy bazaars, traffic jams and the Gen Millennial, one more latest offering has become a part of Ghaziabad — an increase in the number of multiplexes, better-planned roads that usher bypass and flyovers shooting up to surpass more and more alignments.
Now growing as the industrial capital of India, the urban city is a host to numerous industries like electric locomotive and EMU trains, bicycles, tapestry, pottery, paint & varnish, metal chains and etc. Ghaziabad was established by Ghazi-ud-din, who named it Ghaziuddinnagar in 1740. Later, with the establishment of city’s railway line, it became titled as Ghaziabad. Surprisingly, it acts as a major rly. jn for NCR. Ghaziabad strides towards success every single day, be it in terms of infrastructure, education or industrial advancements. Besides these things, Ghaziabad also has a range of shopping malls, multiplexes, restaurants and nightclubs.
In this article, we will take you on a journey through the famous places to visit in Ghaziabad, giving you a glimpse into the spiritual (famous temple in Uttar Pradesh) and historical wonders that await you.
- Best Time to Visit: October to March
- Ideal Vacation Duration: 1 to 2 days
- Places to Visit:Shipra Mall, Iskcon Temple, Swarna Jyanti Park, City Forest, Indirapuram Habitat, Laxmi Naryan Mandir, etc.
- Things to Do: Explore the historical heritage and visit temples and museums.
- How to Reach: Via air, rail and road.
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Here are some popular places to visit in Ghaziabad:
- Shipra Mall
- Iskcon Temple
- Swarna Jyanti Park
- City Forest
- Indirapuram Habitat
- Laxmi Naryan Mandir
- Mohannagar
- Modinagar
- Shopprix Mall
- Gaur Central Mall
If you are planning to visit Ghaziabad? Here, we have compiled a list of top 9 places to visit in Ghaziabad & things to do in Ghaziabad that should be on your wishlist!
1.) Shipra Mall
Shipra Mall is now a vibrant retail destination at the crossroads of the Indirapuram & Delhi. Also housing an award-winning multiplex called the JAM multiplex along with a food court, and a variety of entertainment options for kids and adults alike, the mall is home to several luxury brand stores. Apart from good clothing outlets, shipra mall also mentions the footwears brands, super markets, watches, sports and furniture stores.
2.) Iskcon Temple
Situated on Hare Krishna Road, ISKCON Chowk in Ghaziabad, the ISKCON Temple is an advance addition to the well-known ISKCON society. This temple holds special attraction during Janmasthami festival. The temple has multiple idols depicting Lord Krishna and his life. With melodious Krishna hymns and constant Bhajans in the backdrop, it performs the routine ceremonies like Govardhan Pooja.
3.) Swarna Jyanti Park
Swarn Jayanti Park, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad is a well-known recreation and adventure park in the Indirapuram area of Ghaziabad. It has a lovely Japanese backyard, boating, jogging track, tree lined walkways and a children's play area set amidst lush green lawns with fountains and statues. The park becomes a perfect getaway for families and young hearts, to spend some time in a cleaner environment, away from the polluted streets. There are small food kiosks at the Swarna Jayanti Park from where you can buy munching and juice. If you are going to play games like badminton then take racket and essentials.
4.) City Forest
City Forest, sprawled over a sprawling 175 acres of land at Karheda of the Raj Nagar Extension, is an exceptional park. An A-plus local picnic spot, City Forest boasts two liquid bodies – 5- and 3-acres lakes which contain a reservoir and marsh. Split into 9 segments, the forest is planted with all sorts of medicinal and fruit plants.
Indirapuram Habitat
Indirapuram Habitat Centre is a trendy and happening recreational destination in the Ahinsa Khand of Indirapuram. With every day needs shopping to weekly street plays and celeb events, strong gyming amenities to food and entertaining is a category in Indirapuram Habitat in itself. Also housing café and restaurant offerings as well as an amphitheatre for regular entertainment events, this centre is home to two clubs.
Besides, their Habitat Centre at Indirapuram also has a theme-based dining experience besides other eateries like Baker Street, Readers Cafe, Hira Sweets and Chaayos. Even Baskin Robins can also be found. Few of the prime shops here are Decathlon, Bata, Westside, Reliance, Apple, Raymond and Archies. Pepperfry, Gitanjali and Parineeta are the other popular furniture and jewellery stores at Bellandur Big Bazaar.
5.) Laxmi Naryan Mandir
The Lakshmi Narayan Temple at Modinagar in Ghaziabad is a shrine for Lakshmi and Vishnu. Alternatively called as Modi Temple, it has the idols of Hindu gods Hanuman, Santoshi Mata, Durga, Venkateshwara, Lakshmi Narayan and Gayatri Mata. The Lakshmi Narayan Temple is on the Modi Industrial Empire founded by Rai Bahadur Gugrmi Modi in 1963. This Kalinga-style temple, entirely made in red sandstone, also has two small temples within it of Devi Durga and Uma Maheswar.
With holy relics like the silver umbrella and a Shiva trident, the temple of Lakshmi Narayan also has an extensive Ramlila stage that sees regular performances. The foyer in front of the temple also has white marble fountains and bronzes. The temple has smaller temple spaces like Sri Ram Darbar and Yagyashala within its premises.
6.) Mohannagar
Mohan Nagar Ghaziabad is a vibrant locality best known for the Institute of Technology and Science, the beautiful Mohan Nagar Temple dedicated to Goddess Durga and the World Square Mall which is a favorite hangout place for young crowd and family alike. Few Kms from Mohan Nagar is a hoary site nestled along the placid waters of the River Hindon. This site, which dates to around 2500 BC, attracts archaeology enthusiasts in their droves each year.
7.) Modinagar
Modinagar, a small town in the vicinity of Ghaziabad, primarily known as an education hub. Another fact to note is that the city also is one of the leading sugar Industry leaders in Uttar Pradesh. People flock to the Laxmi Narayan Temple, a.k.a. Modi Temple, in Modi Nagar.
Once known as Begumabad, it is said to have been established and ruled by Nawab Zafar Ali. The village gets named after Gujarmal Modi for putting the Sugar Mill in 1933 thus occupying the land. Begumabad was later renamed Modinagar in British India, and Raja Bahadur Gujarmal Modi was honoured with the title after that.
8.) Shopprix Mall
Shopprix Mall is a comparatively smaller mall in Vaishali, Ghaziabad. Also with few swings and play arena for kids divided into 3 sections namely shopping, gyming and cinema, the mall too has good features. With almost 2-3 workout areas, the mall has got a wide range of shopping options with stores like Store 99, Spencers and Big Bazaar.
Shopping here can be from grocery to clothing and digital appliances and home decor. But the parking can be limited and inconvenient. With a collection of around 20-30 brands, a few beauty salons also comprise the mall and also with a branch of around ten restaurants and an outdoor roof terrace plus (top floor) multi-screen movie theatre (StarX or JAM), alongside. With an ability to accommodate large.
9.) Gaur Central Mall
Gaur Central Mall – Raj nagar Extension, Next to HDFC Bank is one of the best shopping stores in Raj Nagar. There are many retail outlets and big brands in the mall where they sell from everything - clothes, cosmetics, shoes, home decor and electronics. They have a food court as well with burger king, pizza hut and mc Donald’s. You also have other fine dine options such as Bar.
Additionally, there is a kids’ play area with various entertaining games. The Wave Cinemas, a big movie hall, is also on the third floor of Gaur Central Mall. Some of the popular brands & stores here are - Spar Hypermarket, Big Bazaar, Max, Shopper’s Stop, Bata, Woodland and Chroma.
Conclusion
Having a position in the NCR and mostly located in the north, Gurgaon has upped its game when it comes to living life on fleek. And with increasing number of corporates coming in we have seen a boom to the per capita income, benefiting the city’s educated populace to live a better life.
City of Fashion, Beauty Parlour, Gym is actually the heart line of Ghaziabad an urban place which has a pinch of rural essence in it where fashion boutiques, parlours, and gymnasiums are a regular thing to stay fit amongst various other lifestyle choices. Ghaziabad, historically an Industrial town became an important commercial and economic hub.
After that, as infrastructure and educational facilities developed, overall other sectors including IT, ITES, Oil & Gas, Textiles & Heavy Machinery gradually enhanced significantly.
