Moradabad: Uttar Pradesh’s bronze city and a popular tourist destination
Moradabad, better known as “Brass City” or “Peetal Nagri”, is one of the major industrial cities in Uttar Pradesh. It is an important income city where the production of brass products and handicrafts is the main industry. The handicraft products produced by the city alone account for 40 percent and more of the total handicrafts exported by India. The city’s handicraft export business is a multi-million dollar business and thus a key contributor to the state’s economy. It is the administrative headquarters of the district of the same name and very populated. Since the city is the main provider of jobs and opportunities, it is also an important educational center. So, people in great masses come to Moradabad in search of job opportunities and good education.
Moradabad is one of the major cities in Uttar Pradesh. Lucknow, the state capital, is about 344 km southeast of Moradabad. There are frequent buses and private taxis running between the two cities. Compared to the state capital, the city is much closer to the country’s capital; Delhi is about 167 km away. There are national highways and other highways connecting the city with Agra, Delhi, Noida, Dehradun and Haridwar. Also, accessing the city via trains is perhaps the most convenient and affordable way to get to Moradabad. In fact, Moradabad Railway Station is a major railway station of Indian Railways. It is counted among the top 100 railway stations in India. In addition, an airport is being built on the outskirts of the city that will connect Moradabad with major Indian cities. For now, Dehradun Pantnagar Airport is the closest operating airport. The good thing is that one can easily get taxis and taxis to the airport from the main market. In addition, some of the top-rated budget hotels in Moradabad also offer airport pick-up and drop-off.
Lately, with the growth of tourism in India, there is an increase in the number of tourists visiting the city. Full of captivating tourist attractions, the city is one of the major tourist attractions in North Central India. The brass crafts are undoubtedly the main attractions. The city is known for the beautiful brassware, interior decoration, and figurines. The Metal World and Bartan Bazaar are the two best places in the city where you can get brass crafts.
Moradabad is also popular for its history. The culture of the city is heavily influenced by Hindu kings and Muslim rulers of the past. Before the region was captured by Muslim rulers, the place was ruled by Panchalas, Nandas, Mauryans, Guptas and Maukharis. Rustam Khan, the governor of Sambhal under the Mughal Empire, laid the foundations for present-day Moradabad. He established the city in 1625 AD and named it after Prince Murad Baksh. He also built a Jama Masjid in the locality, which still exists in the city. The mosque is not only a revered religious center but is also a popular tourist spot.
The other popular tourist attractions in the city include: Raza Library, Pataleshwar Temple, Kanva Ashram, Bade Hanuman Ji Mandir, Sai Temple, Mandawar Ka Mahal, Sita Temple, Lord Shani Temple, Rambagh Dham, Najibudaulah Fort, Prem Wonderland and Prem Water kingdom etc. There are a number of tour companies that one can contact. In addition, some of the hotels in the Moradabad hotel list also offer tourist services to their guests.