Meerut is well known as the land of revolutions and mutinies, as the first war of Indian Independence in 1857 took place over here. Meerut also boasts of being one of the most important towns, in the Northern part of India. This vibrant town, positioned in Western Uttar Pradesh is famous for various reasons. Meerut was a division of the Hastinapur Empire of Kauravas, during the Vedic age in India. The town again rose to fame in the medieval times when it put up a passionate but vain resistance against Timor the Lame. There are a lot of interesting incidents and facts that inform us about the old historic charm of this town that is a great draw for tourists. Tours to Meerut will take you on a journey in which you can feel its erstwhile charm and grandeur.
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