Moga is a small city that is located in the Moga district in the state of. The city is famous for being home to a significant NRI population. It is a reasonably well developed city and there are a few places of interest for tourists that are located in and around the nearby areas. Gurudwaras and temples are the main attractions in the city of Moga. Some of the main religious sites in the place are Gurudwara Mehdayana Sahib, Sanatam Dharam Mandir and the Geeta Bhawan. The temple called Sanatam Dharam is a sacred place for many people in the region. The Geeta Bhawan has many mosaic works and this is one of the main attractions in the place. The temple is located near the Kashmir Park. There are many parks in the city of Moga and some of the prominent ones are the Kashmir Park, Shahidi Park and the Nehru Park. These are interesting places to visit in the evening. It might be worth visiting the Nestle Plant that is an international standard factory. The place is also famous for its cuisine and there are many popular restaurants that are located near the Sanatam Mandir. The city of Moga experiences a semi tropical type of weather and the conditions are hot during the summer months. The place gets rainfall during a short period and this is generally during the monsoon season. Winters are also dry and the mercury can fall very quickly during this season.
Moga Temple, Punjab
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Category : Temples
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 142001
STD Code: 1636
Info Website: http://moga.nic.in/
Best Time to Visit: October – March
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How to ReachEdit
Amritsar Airport
By Air : The closest airport is located at Amritsar and this is situated around 108 km from the place. Amritsar is an international airport if you are travelling by air, you can opt for this. The airport receives flights from places such as Delhi, Doha, Muscat, London, Toronto and Dubai. Taxis from the airport to the city cost around Rs 2400.
By Train : The city of Moga is connected to Amritsar, Jaipur and a few other places by train. Train tickets from Amritsar cost around Rs 120 for a second class non A/C compartment. The ASR Jaipur Express connects the place to Jaipur and Amritsar. The travel time takes less than 2 hours and this is a comfortable option. Autos can be hired from the railway station to the center of the city.
By BUS : Government buses connect the place to most of the nearby cities and towns and this is also a viable choice. Buses from Amritsar to Moga cost between Rs 75 and Rs 100 and the trip takes around 2 hours.
By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.
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Budget – Up to Rs. 800
- Hotel Finlandia ; Old City Police Rd, New Town, Moga, Punjab 142001. ; Ph – 0163 622 3771 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.
Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
- City Park Resorts ; Zira Rd, Dhalleke, Moga, Punjab 142001. ; Ph – 0163 632 1999 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Banquet facilities.
Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
- Hotel Dev ; Main Bazar, Kotkapura Moga Road, Moga, Punjab, Kotkapura Moga Rd, Krishna Nagar, Moga, Punjab 142001 ; Ph – 0163 622 2510 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.
Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above
- Hotel Navdeep ; 8, Firozpur Rd, Civil Lines, Friends Colony, Moga, Punjab 1420001 ; Ph – 098 88 543620; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Bus Parking.
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- Chaudary’s Veg & Non Veg Restaurant ; Plot No 991, Chakki Wali gali, GT Road, Oposite Bank of Patiala, Moga, Punjab 142001, GT Rd, Moga, Punjab 142001. ; M – 0163 664 5646 ; Food Serve : N.A.
- Gilden Restaurant ; Near Police Station, Old City Police Road, Moga Ho, Moga – 142001. ; M – (91)-1636-232148, +(91)-9876019823 ; Food Serve : N.A.
- Kalra Punjabi Daba & Family Hall ; Nr Tarak Union,Kot Eshe Kha, Moga Rd, Moga Ho, Moga – 142001. ; M – (91)-9914235069, 9041049518 ; Food Serve : N.A.
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Safety / WarningEdit
- Beware of pickpockets as Moga is a major tourist city in India.
HelplineEdit
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire Brigade : 101
- Police : 100
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