Aligarh

Aligarh blends academic excellence with industrial heritage. AMU is one of India's premier educational institutions with beautiful Mughal-era architecture. The city is famous for lock manufacturing and has rich Islamic heritage. Aligarh is typically explored in about 1 day. The best time to visit is October to March. Nearby points of interest include Aligarh Fort, AMU Campus, and Jama Masjid. Other notable highlights include historic Aligarh Fort from 16th century, aligarh Muslim University campus, and jama Masjid with Indo-Islamic architecture. It falls within Uttar Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

State: Uttar Pradesh

Ideal Duration: 1 Day

Attractions

• Aligarh Fort
• AMU Campus
• Jama Masjid
• Khair
• Harduaganj

Things to Do

• Walk the AMU campus
• Explore Aligarh Fort
• Visit the Jama Masjid
• Browse the lock and hardware bazaars

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