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Also Refered As:Garh Mukteshwar
"Goddess Ganga Devotion"
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At just about 110 km from Delhi, Garhmukteshwar is a heritage town that dates back to having been part of ancient Hastinapur. It currently falls in the Hapur District of Uttar Pradesh. One of the famous road trip routes from Delhi, this is the closest point where one can take a bath in the Holy Ganges. This town is devoted to the worship of Goddess Ganga with four temples dedicated to her, including the main temple of Mukteshwar Mahadev. This region is also famous for dolphin sightings.
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Mention of Garh Mukteshwar has been seen in the Bhagvata Purana and the Mahabharata as part of the ancient capital city of the Pandava kingdom, Hastinapur. The name of the town is derived from the main temple of Mukteshwar Mahadeva dedicated to the worship of Ganga Devi. There are three other temples dedicated to her in Garhmukteshwar. There is also an Islamic influence seen in the town through a very old mosque built by Gays-ud-din Balban.
In 1946, a Mela (fair) hosting over 700,000 people faced anti-Muslim violence, leading to the death of many persons - Muslim and Hindu.
In 1946, a Mela (fair) hosting over 700,000 people faced anti-Muslim violence, leading to the death of many persons - Muslim and Hindu.
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The closest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Garhmukteshwar has a railway station that is connected to the railway line between New Delhi and Moradabad. By road, it lies on NH-24 and is a 2-hour drive or bus journey from New Delhi.
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What is the best time to visit Garhmukteshwar?
The best time to visit is between March and May. One can spot dolphins in River Ganga during April - May. It is best to avoid peak winters as the water can get very cold.
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What is the best way to reach Garhmukteshwar?
The closest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Garhmukteshwar has a railway station that is connected to the railway line between New Delhi and Moradabad. By road, it lies on NH-24 and is a 2-hour drive or bus journey from New Delhi.
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What are the places near Garhmukteshwar?
The top places near to Garhmukteshwar are Delhi which is 87 km from Garhmukteshwar, Agra which is located 179 km from Garhmukteshwar, Nainital which is located 147 km from Garhmukteshwar, Rishikesh which is located 145 km from Garhmukteshwar, Hastinapur which is located 42 km from Garhmukteshwar
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3 years ago
Nice location .