"The seat of Kauravas"
Hastinapur Tourism
Hastinapur is an ancient town which was the centre to the glorious tales of the epic Mahabharata. Situated on the banks of Ganga near Meerut in UP, Hastinapur is also the birth place of three Jain Teerthankara, and it has become an important centre of pilgrimage for the Jains.
It was the capital of Kauravas and was ruled by the Pandavas after winning the Mahabharata. From that era to this, the city has come along a long way but it is still known as the town of Mahabharata. It is fascinating in its own way and as it has lived through ages, it has also kept the spirit of mythology alive. Being an important part of the epic, every nook and corner of the city has been a part of it in some way and thus the locals have fascinating stories to share.
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What's Great?
Great pilgrimage site.
What's not so Great?
Limited connectivity due to lack of railway junctions and airports.
For Whom
Greta place for Jain and Buddhist pilgrims.
Kailash Parvat Rachna
Kailash Parvat is a 131 feet high structure created and maintained by the Shri Digamber Jain Mandir in Hastinapur. The principal deity here is of Rishabhanatha, the first Tirthankara. It comprises various Jain Temples, Bhojanalyas and is a very popular place amongst those who are ardent believers of Jain principles and religion.
One Day Itinerary
Day 1-Arrive, check-in and rest. Then visit the Digambar Jain Bada Temple.Day 2-Spend the day at Kailash Parvat.
Restaurants and Local Food in Hastinapur
Being a Jain pilgrimage, most of the food here is vegetarian and Jain food is also easily available. The taste is typical North Indian and most of the eating joints serve simple food.
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Oct-Maris the best time to visit Hastinapur
Being a popular Jain pilgrimage, it is visited round the year but it is most preferred to visit the town during October to March as the weather is much more pleasant compared to the rest of the year when it is hot and humid.
Weather in Hastinapur
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Hastinapur in Summer (March - June)
Hastinapur faces mild to scorching heat during summer. The temperature in summers ranges between 32 to 42 degrees Celsius.
Hastinapur in Monsoon (July - September)
The city receives average to heavy rainfall in this season. The temperature ranges between 25 to 32 degrees Celsius.
Hastinapur in Winter (November - February)
Winter is the best time to visit Hastinapur. The temperature stays approximately between 10 to 25 degree Celsius.
Monthly Weather in Hastinapur
Month
Avg. Minimum (°C)
Avg. Maximum (°C)
January
9
21
February
12
25
March
16
30
April
23
39
May
26
40
June
27
39
July
27
34
August
27
34
September
26
35
October
21
34
November
14
29
December
10
24
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