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Saharanpur, the ancient walled city, has many diverse places of historical importance and would offer any foreign tourist in India a fascinating experience. Saharanpur is a summer resort for people who want to escape from the summer heat of Delhi. The city has Hindu temples, Muslim mosques and Sufi Mazars for the religious; the botanical gardens and riverside parks cater to the lover of nature and a number of historical sites for the inquisitive traveler.The Saharanpur Farahat-Baksh Botanical GardensThe Botanical Gardens of Saharanpur was established by the British around 1750. It was named as the Farahat-Baksh by the British and used as a leisure garden. Later, with the plantation of a variety of plants the gardens the Botanical Gardens of Saharanpur came into existence. Saharanpur is also as famous for its wood carvings as it is for the botanical gardens. The Wood Carving industry is a must see for any Foreign tourist visiting Saharanpur and carry a trophy or two as a memento. The Brotherhood of ReligionsGuggha Veer/Gughal is another place of significance near Saharanpur. It is a religious place situated 5 kilometers south-west of Saharanpur. A large fair symbolizing Hindu-Muslim solidarity is held every year and is popularly known as ‘Mela Gughal’. The other places of significance in Saharanpur are Nau Gaza Peer and Lalvadi after the famous Saint Bada Sri Lal Das. Saharanpur has the rich legacy of religious brotherhood and a place that may interest a foreigner exploring India would be Shakti Peeth Deoband, which lies on the Saharanpur-Muzzafarnagar highway in the town of Deoband. Folklore says that this place was the abode of the Hindu Goddess Durga. The place gets its name from the words ‘Devi Van’, or the forest of the Goddess. That’s how the name Deoband got its origin. The Nature Resorts around SaharanpurThe Rajaji National Park is one of the famous national parks in the Northern India. The park covers the districts of Saharanpur, Pauri Garwal and Dehradun. The park is well connected by road from Saharanpur. The city is located at a convenient distance of approximately 47 miles from Dehradun, one of the most famous hill stations of India. It is advisable that tourists cover Saharanpur and move towards Dehradun and Mussuorie to get a glimpse of the green Doon Valley. Bhaguwala, a Treasure Trove of Indian Herbal MedicineAn interesting destination for tourist who really wants to explore India at leisure is Bhaguwala. Located at a distance of around 25 miles from Saharanpur this place is famous for the Sakhumbhari Mata Mandir or temple. Thousands of devotees throng to the temple to pay respect to the deity and get their wishes fulfilled. The people of Bhaguwala have traditional knowledge on Indian herbs and traditional Indian medicine. Foreign tourists visiting India can get a first hand feel of these traditional medicines from the people of Bhaguwala. Very soon a rural craft market will be set-up in Bhaguwala to promote handicrafts made by the people of the region. Saharanpur attracts tourist who are on an exploratory or educational adventure and who want to know about the pristine India. Saharanpur, though not a very bright spot on the Indian tourist map, definitely calls a visit for any foreign tourist visiting India. |
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