Overview For first time visitors to the city of Moradabad

Moradabad popularly known as the city of brass is situated at a distance of 167 km (104 mi) from the national capital, New Delhi, on the banks of the Ramganga River (a tributary of the Ganges). The city is nicknamed Pital Nagri, ("City of Brass") for its famous brass handicrafts industry.
The city of Moradabad is on a ridge west of the river Ramganga, about 650 feet above sea-level, and has a station on the Oudh and Rohilkhand railway, 868 miles from Calcutta. In 1632, the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan appointed Rustam Khan, the governor of Kather Sambhal to capture it and he set up a fort at this place and named it as Rustam Nagar. Later on it was named as Moradabad after Shah Jahan's son Murad Baksh, and this name persists.

Visiting Schedule

Best Season

The best season to visit Moradabad is the winter season. The temperature remains comfortable and is apt for visiting the city for cracking good business deals. The best months to visit are September to November.

Summer Season

The month of March marks the start of summers in Moradabad and it lasts till May. Temperature ranges between 30°C to 45°C during these months.

Monsoon Season

Moradabad experiences the monsoon season from June till September. The city remains drenched during these months.

Winter Season

Winters in Moradabad start in the month of November and last till February. The weather is pleasant during these months and the temperature ranges between a comfortable 5°C to 25°C.
Near by place to visit
Jim Corbett National Park has captured the imagination of many with its diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. The natural uniqueness of the area was recognised long ago and so in 1936 Corbett attained the distinction as the first national park to be established in mainland Asia.
Corbett National Park lies in two districts - Nainital and Pauri - in the hill state of Uttaranchal in northern India. It covers an area of 521 sq. km and together with the neighbouring Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary and Reserve Forest areas, forms the Corbett Tiger Reserve over 1288 sq. km.
it supports numerous plant and animal species, representing Himalayan as well as plains kinds. The most famous of Corbett's wild residents are the Bengal Tiger and the Asiatic Elephant, but with about 600 species of avifauna Corbett is one of the richest bird regions of India.

  • Altitude: 385-1100 m above mean sea level
  • Annual rainfall: 1400-2800 mm.
  • Temperature range: 4°C in winter to 42°C during summer.

    • When to Visit

    Corbett remains open to tourists from 15th November to 15th June. The main reason for closure of the Park during the rest of the year is that during the monsoons most of the roads get washed away. Repair work starts after the rains end and it is only by November that roads are back in motorable condition.

    Hotels and resorts

    First choice by us:
    1) Jim's Jungle Retreat
    http://www.jimsjungleretreat.com/
    2) Corbett Hideaway
    www.corbetthideaway.com