Moradabad district of Uttar Pradesh is situated on the banks of river Ramganga. Moradabad is famous for export of brass handicrafts. Moradabad situated on the banks of river Ramganga is famous all over the world for handicrafts done on brass. It is exported not only in India but also in countries like America, Britain, Canada, Germany and Middle East Asia. Formerly this city was known as Choupala, which is the center of business and daily essentials in the Terai and Kumaon regions of the Himalayas. Later its present name was named after Murad, the son of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1600; Due to which the name of this city got Moradabad. It is the administrative headquarters of Moradabad district. Moradabad is located on the banks of the Ram Ganganadi (a tributary of the Ganges) at a distance of 167 km (104 mi) from the national capital New Delhi. The city is famous for its large export of brass handicrafts to North America and Europe and hence it is also known as “Brass City” (in the local language). About 32 lakh people of different religions and castes live in it. There are 4 tehsils and 8 development blocks in Moradabad district.
Scenic Spots
Siddhpeeth ancient Shri Kali Mata Mandir Lalbagh Moradabad, Shrikameshwarnath Mandir Diwan Bazar and Manokamna Mandir Tadikhana are major places here. There is a five star hotel named Holiday Regency in Moradabad. Apart from this, Prem Water Kingdom is a suitable place to visit and Hafiz Sahib Kamzar is also worth seeing here, which is located on the banks of the Ramganga river, as well as there is more than 400 years old Kali Mata Temple, which is located on the banks of the Ramganga river. The ancient Manokamna Temple, located near the Railway Hospital, also attracts a sizeable crowd of devotees on Tuesdays, and due to the restoration of the temple located in the old population of the city’s Chauwali Basti, this temple has also become a topic of discussion. If we talk about innovation, now a new settlement has been established in this city by the name of Moradabad and the herbal park built in it has also emerged as a new center of attraction for tourists. Apart from this, the banks of the Gangan river flowing nearby also attract some tourists for solitude, some people also like to roam in that part of the new Moradabad, where multi-storey towers are located, spreading the aura of modernization, the city of all religions. Excellent example.
Shopping
Your trip to Moradabad would be incomplete without shopping. The main market located in Moradabad is Pital Mandi. This place has several hundred small and big shops selling copper and brass. From these small shops, where you can buy beautiful items made of copper and bronze, on the other hand, you can buy priceless and attractive items from big shops. Here you will find copper items in all sizes and shapes. Beautiful carving work can be seen on them. Apart from this, the thing that is sold here the most is Itradan and Gulabpash. You will easily find this Itradan and Gulabpash in every shape, especially in utensils made of a mixture of brass and copper. Along with this, make sure to buy Aftab or wine server. The work of copper lining is done on these and its weight is also more.
