Aligarh

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Aligarh is a city that is situated in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Aligarh has many educational institutions and it is known as one of the leading centers for studies in the country. The famous Aligarh Muslim University is located in the city of Aligarh. The town is also famous for being the location of the battle of Ally Ghur which was fought between the British and the French. Aligarh has a long history and there are many places of interest that one can visit in the city. There are a few villages that are located nearby and some of them are worth visiting. Gorai, Sidarmain, and Mangarhi are the main villages. The Aligarh Fort is one of the main attractions in the city. Many visitors can be seen in the fort throughout the year. Another fort called the Dor Fort is located near the city center. However it is mainly in ruins at present. The climate in the city of Aligarh can be classified as a sub tropical climate and the conditions are humid during the monsoon season. The conditions are typical of the climate that many places in the northern parts of India experience. Summers are extremely hot and visiting the place during this time is not advisable.

Sprawling Buildings, Aligarh

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 202001

STD Code: 571

Info Website: aligarhnagarnigam.in

Best Time to Visit: October to March

HistoryEdit

Aligarh was known till the 18th century by the earlier name of Kol. After the British occupation of Aligarh in September 1803, the present Aligarh district was formed in 1804.Both Akbar and Jahangir visited Kol on hunting expeditions. Jahangir clearly mentions the forest of Kol, where he killed wolves. From the study of the place-names of the district, it appears that the district was once fairly well covered by forest, thickets and grooves. The early history of the district, indeed down the 12th century AD is obscure. Kol or Koil, was the earliest name of the city and Aligarh was the name of the fort nearby. Kol covered not only the city but the entire district, though its geographical limits kept changing from time to time. The origin of the name of Kol is obscure. In some ancient texts, Kol has been referred to in the sense of a tribe or Caste, name of a place or mountain and name of a sage or demon. During the time of Ibrahim Lodhi, when Muhammad, son of Umar was the governor of Kol, he built a fort at Kol and named the city after his own name as Muhammadgarh in 1524-25; and Sabit khan who was the governor of this region during the time of Farrukh Siyar and Muhammad Shah, rebuilt the fort and named the town after his own name Sabitgarh. After the occupation of Kol by the Jats in 1775, it was re-named Ramgarh and finally, when a Shia commander, Najaf khan, captures Kol, he gave it its present name of Aligarh.

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By Air : There is no airport at Aligarh. The nearest International Airport from Aligarh is Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, roughly five hour drive from Aligarh city, about 140 kms away. Prepaid taxis and private taxis are available at the airport and they charge around Rs 1,000 for the trip.Indira Gandhi International Airport, Phone no: 0124 337 6000.

By Train : Aligarh is on the Delhi – Kolkata Line and there are many trains that connect Aligarh to several important places. Aligarh is a junction which is connected with many states of our country such as Jharkhand, Orissa, West Bengal, Bihar, north-east and most of Uttar Pradesh. Aligarh has daily trains to New Delhi, Agra, Kanpur, Lucknow, Jaipur, Bhopal, Gwalior, Kolkata, Jhansi, Puri and Kolkata etc.

By BUS : Masoodabad Bus Terminal and Gandhi Park Bus Terminal are the two main bus terminals of Aligarh from where Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) serves cities all over the states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana.

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Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Ruby Hotel ; G.T.Road, Opposite Old Bus stand, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh 202001; Ph – 0571 240 5613 ; Facilities – Restaurant which serves Mughlai, Gujrati, Bengali and North Indian food,Conference facilities, LCD TVs & electric kettle in all rooms, 24- hours hot & cold water facility,Ample parking space,12 Noon check in / check out time,Tour guides,Doctors on call, Laundry services.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Center Point ; Station Road Aligarh, UP; Ph – 91 9760013805. ; Facilities – 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Elevators.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Center Point ; Station Road Aligarh, UP; Ph – 91 9760013805. ; Facilities – 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room services.

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Milkbar delight restauran ; Opposite Abdullah girls college, Marris road, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh – 202002 ; M – 9219447123 ; Food Serve : N.A.

Restaurant Minar ; 1st, Floor, S.V. Plaza, Center Point, Marris Road, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh ; M – -9837033229 ; Food Serve : Indian food

Deepak Restaurant ; Tikaram Mandir, Centre Point, Aligarh Ho, Aligarh – 202001 ; M – (0571) 3297245 ; Food Serve : N.A.

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India Hotel Restaurant & Bar; Gt Road, Nr Old Roadways Bus Stand, Aligarh Ho, Aligarh – 202001 ; Ph/M: (0571) 3262627, 9837033320 ; Cost: N.A.; Food Serve : N.A.

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Lemon Salon ‘N’ Spa ; Yash Plaza, Center Point, Aligarh 202001 ; Ph/M – 571 2401434; Cost: 0 ; Services – Makeup, Party Makeup, Steam Bath, Spa, Hair Patching.

VLCC Institute of Beauty & Nutrition ; Classic Homes, Ground Floor, Marris Road, Aligarh Ho, Aligarh – 202001 | ; Ph/M – 9258021211, 9219441210 ; Cost: N.A. ; Services – Beauticians, Spa Therapy, Nutrition & Dietetics.

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