Situated in western Uttar Pradesh, Aligarh is a prominent city of the state and an important educational center of India. Aligarh is most famous for two things; the lock industry here and Aligarh Muslim University established here in 1875 by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan. The locks produced in Aligarh are exported all over the world whereas intellectuals produced at AMU have helped in shaping the country since the beginning.
A Cultural Exhibition popularly known as Aligarh Numaish is held every year in the month of January and February. This is a waited-upon event of the year in Aligarh, visited by vast number of people. Aligarh is located just 140 KMs from capital city of New Delhi and is the 55th largest city in India.
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National Philatelic Museum, Delhi
0 km from Aligarh - See map
The National Philatelic Museum in Delhi is a treasure trove for anyone interested in the history and art of postage stamps. Located in the heart...
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Maulana Azad Library, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
2.9 km from Aligarh - See map
Maulana Azad Library situated within the Aligarh Muslim University Campus is a seven story building with well over a million books making it one...
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Aligarh Fort, Uttar Pradesh
4.3 km from Aligarh - See map
Aligharh Fort also known as 'Aligarh Quila' or 'Ramgarh Quila' is a 16th century fort built by Muhammad, son of Mughal Governor Umar. Fort is...
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Shri Tirthadham Mangalayatan, Uttar Pradesh
24.8 km from Aligarh - See map
Shri Teerthdham Mangalayatan is a Jain temple complex spread over 16 acres of area. It is situated on the outskirts of Aligarh near Sasni...
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Vishram Ghat, Uttar Pradesh
64 km from Aligarh - See map
Set against the pastel pinks, yellows and gold of Mathura, people come to Vishram Ghat to bathe at the place where Lord Krishna is believed to...
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Dwarkadeesh Temple, Uttar Pradesh
64.1 km from Aligarh - See map
Come here at festival time; Holi, Diwali, Janmasthami, and find this place lit and decorated. There is also a festival at the beginning of the...
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Government Museum, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
64.9 km from Aligarh - See map
Government Museum of Mathura is an archaeology museum. The museum was founded by British Governor Sir F.S. Growse in 1874. The collections of this...
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Seva Kunj, Uttar Pradesh
65.4 km from Aligarh - See map
Seva Kunj, also called Nikunj Van, is a small forest. It is believed that Sri Krishna did seva for Sri Radharani here. It is also believed that...
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Krishna Janma Bhoomi Mandir, Uttar Pradesh
65.6 km from Aligarh - See map
The prison cell within the building is thought to be the exact birthplace of Krishna. The stark prison cell still shows the hardship of the...
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Kesi Ghat, Uttar Pradesh
65.6 km from Aligarh - See map
The Kesi Ghat in Vrindavan near Mathura is famous for legends of Lord Krishna’s heroics. This is where Krishna killed the demon Kesi and...
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Jama Masjid, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
65.9 km from Aligarh - See map
The Jama Masjid of Mathura is beautiful mosque that has four classic domed minarets. It was built in 1662 AD by Abd-un-Nabi Khan, a governor of...
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Radhavallabh Mandir, Uttar Pradesh
66.6 km from Aligarh - See map
This Mandir was inspired by the love between Krishna and Radha. There is only one idol within the temple which is intended to embody both Krishna...
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