Places To Visit In Meerut Sightseeing

Augarhnath Mandir is an important historical site in Meerut. The temple is although not a much frequented religious site was one of the centers where the mutineers planned their operations during the 1857 rebellion of India. The temple also has a memorial which was built in the honor of the 1857 revolutionaries.

St. John’s Church was established by the East India Company in 1819. The church was built in a neo-colonial style of architecture and is considered as one of the oldest churches in Northern India. The church was also the site of few battles between Indians and the British during the revolt of 1857.

Gandhi Bagh, locally known as the 'company gardens' is located on Mall Road in Meerut. It was built before independence but is recently renamed. It has lush greenery with a wide range of flora within its premises. There is a musical fountain which runs every evening in the garden.

The Suraj Kund Park is maintained by the Municipal Corporation of Meerut (Nagar Nigam). The green ambience of this place is a major attraction for the visitors. There are ample of flora within the area of this place. It offers many recreational and amusement activities for the tourists and visitors.

There is also a museum which preserves and depicts the war of independence through paintings and dioramas. The museum has two galleries that display the portraits of freedom fighters and their struggle during the revolt of 1857.