India has always been recognized as a land of varied as well as the rich cultural heritage and no other city showcases such a demonstration better than the one and only Meerut. This city has loads of forts and monuments which take single back in time for the exploration of the grandeur and the historic richness with which is the association of India.

In spite of witnessing a lot of development and progress in the past few years, this city has managed well the retention of the old charm by the means of all of these historical monuments depicting a lot of ancient stories. There are several best of the places in Meerut city and these destinations could be visited as well as explored over and over again while either travelling to Meerut by chance or on purpose.  There are most of the different monuments present in Meerut and they display the architectural pride and through this magnificent build they tell about the history that occurred a few centuries earlier.

History

The Martyr’s Memorial is basically a war memorial that is dedicated to all those soldiers sacrificed their lives for independence during the First World War. It is a one of the best places visited by young ones as well as the adults for pure reasons of patriotism.

Architecture

The memorial is a 30 metres high pillar of marble where functions are organised at the memorial around the national holidays of India. The memorial complex also houses the Government Freedom Struggle Museum which is dedicated to the first war of Indian independence. The memorial is complete with a library and a museum displaying models, paintings, relics and artifacts of that time in history demonstrating its quest for freedom and independence.

How to Reach

By Air

The closest airport that is situated to Martyrs Memorial is the Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).

By Rail

The closest junction that is situated to Martyrs Memorial is the Meerut Railway Station.

By Road

Martyrs Memorial in Meerut has an easy accessibility by the means of state as well as private bus services from all of the major towns in Uttar Pradesh and also the areas in the vicinity. 

By Self Transport

Martyrs Memorial is properly connected by a network of road transport and roads to all the major towns in Uttar Pradesh and the surrounding states or areas by the means of which, travelers can easily reach their destination by either personal car or hired cab services.

Tourism

The Martyrs Memorial in Meerut is one of those prime things that strike into the minds of most of the people, during the Meerut city discussion. It is absolutely true that there are pretty much other interesting things as well, which could be seen and done in Meerut city, yet this place has its own seldom definition. There were several monuments, which were constructed in Meerut at the time of Mughal and the British era but this specific structure was only the one, which had seen the diminishing phase of the Mughal era with the British rule on rise of in India.  This place depicts the the freedom of a huge country, India, which is why it has so much of popularity in the list of tourist attraction.

Visitor Information

Opening Hours

9am - 5pm

Entry Fee

Check with the ticket kiosk at the destination.