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Tourist Place in Faizabad

Location:	Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Temperature:	Summer: 35°C,45°C; Winter:6°C, 25°C
STD Code:	05278
Best Times:	October to March
Attractions:	Gulab Bari, The Chakra Harji Vishnu Temple, Raja Mandir,The Faizabad Museum, The botanical museum, The Fort of Calcutt, Moti mahal
Language:	Hindi, Urdu, English

Gulab Bari or Golap Bari (Rose Garden) in Faizabad is a beautiful rose garden which has been neatly maintained and cultivated. The garden spread across the entire zone that houses the tombs of Shuja-ud-daulah, the 3rd Nawab of Awadh and his parents. The Gulab Bari was established in the year 1775. The roses have been meticulously planted and grown and the magical spread which they present to the visitors is to be seen to be believed.

The Chakra Harji Vishnu Temple, Faizabad is situated at Guptar Ghat, which is located on the bank of the River Ghagra, a tributary of the Holy Ganges. The temple has the idols of many Deities of the Hindus. Among these, the carved figure of Chakra Harji Vishnu Deity is an amazing work of art which is bound to be noticed and appreciated even by the toughest atheist. The Chakra Harji Vishnu Temple, Faizabad can be easily reached from Lucknow.

Raja Mandir is situated in the vicinity of the historic kingdom of Ayodhya. The Raja Mandir, Faizabad is located in Guptar Ghat, which stands on the bank of the River Ghagra, a tributary of the Holy Ganges. The temple has the idols of many Deities of the Hindus. These idols exhibit the exquisite works of art that reflect the brilliance of artists of those days. The Raja Mandir, Faizabad can be easily reached from Lucknow (the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh), which is separated from the latter by a distance of 125 kilometers. One can also avail a rickshaw from the bus stand of Faizabad and reach the Raja Mandir.

The Faizabad Museum remains a major tourist draw due to its wide spectrum of historical and mythical displays. Being at the centre of a historical place has made the task of the organizers easy. However, the efforts made in collection, display and maintenance of the museum need to be appreciated. The historical and mythical items, displays as well as information have been category wise presented in the museum.

The botanical museum has an elaborate display of most specimens that are related to directly or indirectly to botanical sciences. The specimens of microscopic organisms like algae, fungi and other species that belong especially to the Phylum � Pteridophyta, are displayed under powerful electron microscopes. Hence, the Botany Museum, Faizabad gives you the opportunity to witness all those things that you never had the opportunity to witness before. Since it was established, Botany Museum, Faizabad has welcomed numerous tourists, who have paid an exclusive visit to this amazing place. The Botanical Museum in Faizabad is open for the public from 10 in the morning to 5 in the evening.

The Fort Calcutta was constructed by Shuja-ud-Daula after he was defeated in the war at Buxar in 1764 by the British. The monuments display that the ruler had not lost any hold over his area and was only defeated, not destroyed. The Nawab and his wife resided inside the fort till their death. The Fort walls are made out local clay and impart a peculiar look to the monument. The Fort itself displays an architectural inclination towards the Mughal style of construction.

Moti Mahal in Faizabad is visited by a number of tourist everyday. The tourists come here from far and wide. The tourists who comes to visit Moti Mahal while on their trip to Faizabad comprises of both foreigners and Indians. Moti Mahal at Faizabad is recognized by its grandeur as a building and the essence of the rich heritage of the Nawabi culture that existed in the city during the rule of the Mughals in India. Moti Mahal in Faizabad in Uttar Pradesh is one among the heritage sites that exists with an identity of its own.