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Saharanpur is located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. This town is located in the Saharanpur district, and it is present in the north western part of the state. Saharanpur is a very important tourist destination that is famous for its cottage industries which practice wood carving. The town has a rich history, and has seen the rise and fall of many empires through its time. This is why many people flock to Saharanpur, in order to see the age old temples that are located in the region and also colonial buildings that still stand tall, having stood the test of time. During your trip to Saharanpur, you can visit the botanical gardens, which are quite famous here. The Company Garden is the most famous one here, and this was established by the British East India Company. This garden and its surrounding areas serve as a center for botanical research in the entire country.You can also visit the Ambedkar Park, during your trip to the town of Saharanpur. The nearby region of Barsi has a temple that is more than 5000 years old, and this temple is dedicated to the main deity Lord Shiva. There are many other temples in the region, like Pataleshwar Temple, Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Bhuteshwar Temple and Sai Baba Dham.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 247001

STD Code: 132

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

Best Time to Visit:  October – March

HistoryEdit

The archaeological survey has proved that the evidence of different cultures is available in this area. The excavations were carried out in different parts of the district, i.e. Ambakheri, Bargaon, Hulas, Bhadarabad and Naseerpur etc. It is also established that in Saharanpur district, the earliest habitants were found as early as 2000B.C. Traces of Indus Valley civilization and even earlier are available and now it can be definitely established that this region is connected with Indus valley civilization. Ambakheri, Bargaon, Naseerpur and Hulas were the centres of Harappan culture.
During the region of Iltutmish Saharanpur became a part of the Slave Dynasty. Muhammad Tughlak reached northern Doab to crush the rebellion of Shiwalik Kings in 1340. There he came to know about the presence of a Sufi saint on the banks of `Paondhoi` river. He went to see him there and ordered that henceforth the place should be known as `Shah-Harunpur` by the name of Saint Shah Harun Chisti.

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : There is no airport in Saharanpur .

By Train : The town of Saharanpur has a major railway station. This railway station is well connected to many other regions through trains, and regular trains will be available to Kanpur, Jammu Tawi, Howrah, Amritsar, Chennai, Dehradun, Ujjain and Haridwar. Train fares from Jammu Tawi to Saharanpur will range around Rs 200 for the basic class of travel.

By BUS : The town of Saharanpur is well connected to many towns and cities in the nearby region, as it has a major bus stand. The bus stand in Saharanpur has regular buses to all regional areas.

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

By Other : N.A.

Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Hotel Royal Residency ; Opp. Kalpna Cinema, Ambala Road, Patel Nagar, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh 247001. ; Ph – 0132 261 2636 ; 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 Uttam Heritage ; Ambala Road, National Highway 73, Subhash Nagar, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh 247001 ; Ph – N.A. ; 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 Lee Barista ; Bhagat Singh Rd, Ram Nagar, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh 247001. ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

• Maharani Hotel ; Clock Tower, Ram Nagar, saharanpur, UP, 247001, Ram Nagar, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh 247001 ; Ph – 0132 273 0498 ; 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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• Aura Restaurant ;  State Highway 57, Avas Vikas Colony, PoliceLine, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh 247001. ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  Indian.

• Rendezvous Coffee Lounge and Restaurant ;  State Highway 57, Avas Vikas Colony, PoliceLine, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh 247001. ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  Indian.

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Ramnavami ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  Ram Navami is a major Hindu festival celebrated in all parts of the country. The festival is marked with the birthday of Lord Rama and is celebrated in the Hindi month of Chaitra.
Basant Panchami ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  A famous festival of Hindus, also known as Basant Pancham is celebrated in all around the country and is renowned for Kite flying. This festival is celebrated at the time of monsoon season.

Safety / WarningEdit

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

HelplineEdit

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

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