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Meerut
Metropolis in Uttar Pradesh, India

Meerut

Meerut is a city that serves as the administrative headquarters of the Meerut district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

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The city lies in western Uttar Pradesh and is part of the Indian National Capital Region (NCR). Meerut is located 80 km (50 mi) northeast of the national capital, New Delhi, and 480 km (300 mi) northwest of the state capital, Lucknow. As of 2025, Meerut's urban (metro) population is estimated at ≈ 1.875 million. The population of Meerut Municipal Corporation is projected to be about 1.907 million, while the wider Meerut metropolitan region is estimated at approximately 2.077 million. Meerut is the second or third-most populous city in NCR, after Delhi and Ghaziabad.

Get in

Getting to Meerut

The nearest airport is the Hindon Airport (HDO IATA) in Ghaziabad, around 62 km (39 mi) from Meerut. Meerut South is connected to Delhi's Anand Vihar hub by the Namo Bharat RRTS. Electrified, air-conditioned, fully grade separated and running at speeds of up to 160 km/h, with services every 15 minutes, the trip takes less than 40 minutes. The fare is ₹150/225 in standard/premium class.

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    Meerut South DM Metro
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    Modipuram DM Metro

    They are also served by the Meerut Metro with more stops.

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    Meerut City Junction NR
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    Meerut Cantt NR

    Buses are available all day (24 hours) from Delhi's Kashmere Gate and Kaushambi (opposite to Anand Vihar) bus stations.

See

Worth seeing

Augarhnath Mandir (Kali Paltan Mandir), Westend road.

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    Basilica of Our Lady of Graces

    Sardhana, Meerut (buses are available 24x7 from meerut).

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    Mustafa Castle

    An edifice built by Nawab Mohammad Ishak Khan in memory of his father Nawab Mustafa Khan Shefta, a poet and critic.

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    Subhash Chandra Dwar

    The gateway between Meerut City Junction NR and the city's market, built between 1913 and 1914.

Eat

Where to eat

The local chaat bazar is very famous in the city. You can eat 23 different types of patties from egg to banana from the shop near Victoria Park (Bhamasah Park). Gazak and Rewarees are very famous and can be bought from the bazaar near Jimkhana Maidan. Naan khatai is another famous thing in Meerut. Good Soya Chaap is available at shops on Nayi sadak near Tejgarhi chauraha. Samosas are available throughout the city.

How locals move

Getting around Meerut the local way

  • Get aroundLocal rickshaws are also available, or you can hire a local taxi from any travel agent.
  • Get aroundE-rickshaws are a very popular and convenient way to travel around Meerut.
  • Get aroundYou can also book the e-rickshaw to get around if you have more luggage.

From Wikivoyage: Meerut, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-07.

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