Places To Visit In Saharanpur Sightseeing

Shakumbhari devi temple is situated at a distance of 40 kms from Saharanpur in the Shakumbari area. Although there are no historical or archaeological data to back the claim, the general belief is that the temple dates to ancient times.

The pilgrimage centre is located at National Highway 73 and is visited by both Hindus and Muslims. The main attraction here is the 26 feet long mazaar which appears of different size each time it is measured.

The Botanic Garden is one of the oldest botanical gardens in India dating to before 1750. It was set out by the British East India Company. In 1887, when the Botanical Survey of India was established, Saharanpur became the centre for the survey to study and maintain the flora and fauna of the region.

This is another religious site in Saharanpur which attracts both Hindus and Muslims. It commemorates Baba Shri Lal Das, a famous seer who is believed to have performed his meditation here during the Mughal period. The story goes the powers of his meditation he ensured that the Mughal ruler Dara Shikoh accepted the Indian culture.