3 Easy ways to reach Aligarh

Famous for locks and Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh is a historic city of the Uttar Pradesh state of India. Well, the city has developed into an industrial hub in recent years homing many national and international manufacturing plants. For the travel enthusiasts as well, Aligarh offers many sites of historical importance.

If you are planning a trip to Aligarh, here are our travel suggestions.

Reaching Aligarh by air

The domestic airport of Aligarh is under construction and as of now, the nearest airport from Aligarh is Agra’s Kheria airport, which is about 80 kilometers far. Another option is to land at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. It is about 140 kilometers from Aligarh. You can grab an outstation taxi from Agra or Delhi airport to Aligarh. Or you can take bus or train routes which are more economical.

Book a taxi from Delhi airport to Aligarh

Book a taxi from Agra airport to Aligarh

Reaching Aligarh by train

Aligarh city has many railheads of which Aligarh Junction is the main. The Aligarh junction railway station is a major stop for trains on the Delhi-Kolkata route. Hence, you may find frequent trains from major cities of India to Aligarh.

You can hire a rickshaw or a private taxi from Aligarh junction railway station to reach your destination.

Reaching Aligarh by road

The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) buses operate in Aligarh and neighboring states like Haryana, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. If you are traveling from these states, you can board the bus to Aligarh. Alternatively, you can book an intercity cab for a comfortable road trip. These days, shared outstation cabs are also available from Delhi and Gurgaon towards Aligarh, which is another pocket-friendly alternative to private cabs and a good escape to public buses crowd and noise.

Did you know?

Hicks thermometer has manufacturing in Industrial Estate, Aligarh!

Useful Links

Aligarh: Quick trip planner

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