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Muzaffarnagar is located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. This town is mainly famous for its many temples, and places of religious interest. Muzaffarnagar is located in a district of the same name, and it was established by erstwhile Mughal Sayyid Jagirdar. The town can be easily accessed as it is located bang in the middle of the highway connecting the cities of New Delhi and Dehradun. The town of Muzaffarnagar is rapidly developing into a city these days, close in the heels of Noida and Meerut. During your trip to Muzaffarnagar, you can visit the Bhairo Temple, which is located in the heart of the town. This is a major destination for pilgrims, and it is a peaceful and tranquil place that can get very crowded during the festival season. The temple has around eleven Shivalingas and is considered to be a very holy place.You can also visit Shiv Chowk, which is yet another popular place of worship in Muzaffarnagar. Shukratal is another famous location in the town of Muzaffarnagar, and this is located a few miles away from the town. This temple houses huge statues of Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha, Lord Hanuman and Goddess Durga. It also has an ancient Vat Vraksha, which is considered by Hindus as a holy tree. The town of Muzaffarnagar experiences a sub tropical climate, and the main seasons are those of summer, winter and monsoon. The best time to visit the town of Muzaffarnagar would be during the winter months, and the weather during this time will be very pleasant and inviting.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 246004

STD Code: 325

Info Website: http://muzaffarnagar.nic.in/

Best Time to Visit:  October – May

HistoryEdit

The history of Muzaffarnagar dates back to the Mughal period. The city was set up by Sayyid Jagirdar in 1633 and he named the place in the honour of his father Muzaffar Ali Khan. The reference of this place is mentioned in the history of the Indus Valley civilisation. As per legend, the war of Mahabharata was fought in the field of the village Pachenda and an army cantonment was set up in the villages namely Pandavli and Kaurawa

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : There is no airport in Muzaffarnagar. Nearest airport is Dehra Dun Airport.

By Train : The railway station that is housed in the town of Muzaffarnagar. The railway station in Muzaffarnagar is a well connected one with regular trains to cities and towns like Jalandhar, Delhi, Amritsar, Dehradun, Allahabad, Haridwar, Mumbai, Pune, Saharanpur, Chennai, Rishikesh, Jammu Tawi, Bilaspur and Meerut.

By BUS : Tourist can easily get regular buses to Muzaffarnagar from other major cities of the country.

By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Omega Hotel ; Jila Parisad Colony, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh 251001.; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel Green Apple ; 2nd Floor Swaroop Plaza, Roorkee Road, State Highway 59, Laddhawala, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh 251001 ; Ph – 083 93 884030 ; 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 Valentine ; Railway Road, Muzaffarnagar, Arya Samaj Rd, Civil Lines South, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh 251002 ; Ph – 092 19 579708 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

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• Nandi Restaurant ;  Gher Khatti, New Mandi, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh 251001. ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  Multi-Cuisine.

• the green billiards & restaurant ;  277, Civil Lines North, Near Omega Hotel, Jila Parisad Colony, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh 251001 ; M –  092 19 427577 ; Food Serve :  Multi-Cuisine.

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Safety / WarningEdit

• Beware of pickpockets as Muzaffarnagar is a major tourist city in India.

HelplineEdit

• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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