About City Forest
City Forest is an urban forest and eco-tourism park developed by the Ghaziabad Development Authority on the Hindon River floodplain at Karhera in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Spread over approximately 175 acres, it was created to expand green cover and provide a recreational natural space for city residents. The forest features dense plantation, walking and cycling tracks, and open areas for leisure, serving as a popular spot for nature walks, birdwatching and outdoor recreation near Raj Nagar Extension.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large green expanse with dense trees, shrubs and landscaped plantations along the Hindon floodplain. Paved walking paths and a dedicated cycling track run through the forest, with benches and open clearings for resting and picnics. The environment is calm and natural, suitable for jogging, leisurely walks, birdwatching and photography. There are no major built monuments, but the natural setting and riverine landscape provide a quiet escape from the urban surroundings.
Key highlights
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175-acre urban forest developed on the Hindon River floodplain
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Dense plantation of native trees providing extensive green cover
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Dedicated walking trails and cycling track through the forest
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Opportunities for birdwatching and nature photography
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Open clearings and seating areas for picnics and leisure
History of City Forest
Developed by the Ghaziabad Development Authority as part of urban greening and Hindon floodplain restoration efforts to increase green cover, create an ecological buffer and provide a dedicated recreational forest for residents of Ghaziabad and Raj Nagar Extension
Culture & Context
Serves as a community recreational and ecological space for residents of Ghaziabad, promoting outdoor leisure, fitness and environmental awareness
Route
| By air | Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi is the nearest airport, about 35-40 km away; continue by road via NH-44 and Ghaziabad roads |
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