About Gandhi Bagh
Gandhi Bagh is a historic public park located in Meerut Cantonment on Mall Road, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Originally developed during the British colonial period as Company Bagh and later renamed after Mahatma Gandhi, it is one of the oldest and largest parks in the city. The park features landscaped gardens, walking tracks, a musical fountain, children's play areas and a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, serving as a major recreational space for residents and visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large, well-maintained urban park with tree-lined walkways, manicured lawns, flower beds and shaded seating areas. The park includes a musical fountain, pedal boating pond, toy train for children, children's play equipment, jogging tracks and open spaces for picnics and leisure walks. A statue of Mahatma Gandhi is located within the premises. The environment is calm in the mornings for walkers and more lively in the evenings with families and local visitors.
Key highlights
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Historic Company Garden from British era renamed Gandhi Bagh after independence
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Musical fountain with evening light and sound show
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Pedal boating facility and toy train for children
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Statue of Mahatma Gandhi within the park
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Landscaped gardens, walking and jogging tracks
History of Gandhi Bagh
Gandhi Bagh was originally laid out during the British colonial period as Company Bagh to serve the Meerut Cantonment, one of the largest cantonments in India. After independence, it was renamed Gandhi Bagh in honour of Mahatma Gandhi. The park has long served as a central recreational ground for the cantonment and city residents and remains one of Meerut's oldest public gardens.
Culture & Context
The park is a key community and recreational hub for Meerut, used for daily leisure, morning walks, family outings and seasonal fairs and exhibitions. It holds local cultural value as a green public space in the cantonment area and as a landmark associated with Mahatma Gandhi's name.
Route
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