Shastri Nagar

Hastinapur Uttar Pradesh

#5 Among Things To Do in Hastinapur

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Shastri Nagar, Hastinapur Overview

Shastri Nagar is situated in the Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh. Many people flock to the place to shop since the products that one is likely to get here are of good quality and also have a reasonable price. Shopping lovers can go out on a shopping spree at the place. It is beautiful and has many places to go to and enjoy. It is a simple yet blissful place and is likely to offer you a vent out from the daily routine.

Some of the places in Shastri Nagar which are worth visiting for shopping include Shastri Nagar Abu Lane, Begum Bridge, central park and a couple more places. Shastri Nagar lies at a distance of 35 km from Hastinapur.

The local food here is pretty good and delicious. Also, most of the available food is vegetarian and also Jain food is available as well. The taste of the food is typical North Indian, and the eating joints serve simple and a variety of food. One can also go for a stroll and discover the markets and the specialities that the place offers.

Places to visit in and around Shastri Nagar

Some places worth visiting in and around Shastri Nagar include Bada Digambar Jain Mandir which is located in Hastinapur and is one of the major centers of pilgrimage for the Jains. It is a majestic temple on a 40 feet hillock. There is also a beautiful Gurudwara known as Bahi Dharam Singh which is located in the Saifpur village at a distance of 2.5 km from Hastinapur. It is believed to be one of the most holy places for the Sikh. Another very famous attraction is Jambudweep Jain Tirth which has a number of Jain temples situated within. Each temple has a unique architecture and attracts a number of visitors from all over the country every year.

Best Time To Visit Shastri Nagar

The best time to visit Hastinapur is between the months of October to March as the weather remains cool and pleasant.

How To Reach Shastri Nagar

The most convenient way to reach Hastinapur is via Railways.Since Hastinapur does not have a train station, and the nearest station would be Meerut, at a distance of 37 kms from Hastinapur.