Travel
Travel is the change in location of people on a trip through the means of transport from one location to another.People travel for many different reasons,
with many different interests, in many different ways. It is quite important in the planning, especially if you are travelling with a companion,
to get some things established up front.
Tourist Attractions
St. John's Church
Established in 1819 in Meerut Cantonment this church was completed in 1822. Seat up by Chaplin revered Henry Fisher on behalf of the East India Company, this Church was dedicated to the people by Bishop Wilson. The church has a seating capacity of 15,000 people. During the 1857 uprising this church was the scene of heavy fighting between the rebels and the British forces. The church also has the honors of being oldest church in North India.
Baba Vishwanath Temple
The town has Baba Vishwanath temple, another ancient temple of Lord Shiva probably built around 1887. The temple draws thousands of pilgrims every year during festive seasons and is among the most visited Shiva Temples in Uttar Pradesh
Dargah of Shah Pir
Situated near Shah Pir Gate, the Moghul mausoleum, the red stone construction was built in 1620 A.D., by Noor Jehan. .
Sardhana:
19 km northwest of Meerut lies the fascinating town of Sardhana with a romantic and historically significant past. In the late 18th century the French adventurer Walter Reinhardt came to India and soon became popular as 'Samru'. He received Sardhana from Najaf Khan of Delhi for successfully supporting his troops and in 1773 the principality of Sardhana was formally established. After his death in 1778 his formidable widow Begum Samru who converted to Roman Catholic Faith in succeeded him 1781.