Meerut
India · Uttar PradeshIN
Metropolis in Uttar Pradesh, India
Meerut is a city that serves as the administrative headquarters of the Meerut district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city lies in western Uttar Pradesh and is part of the Indian National Capital Region (NCR). Meerut is located 80 km (50 mi) northeast of the national capital, New Delhi, and 480 km (300 mi) northwest of the state capital, Lucknow. As of 2025, Meerut's urban (metro) population is estimated at ≈ 1.875 million. The population of Meerut Municipal Corporation is projected to be about 1.907 million, while the wider Meerut metropolitan region is estimated at approximately 2.077 million. Meerut is the second or third-most populous city in NCR, after Delhi and Ghaziabad.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,571,434
- Coordinates
- 28.980, 77.706
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 218 m
Overview of Meerut
Meerut is a large metropolitan hub in Uttar Pradesh, India. Population figures land around 1,571,434. Sitting in the northern hemisphere, its seasons follow that pattern. A useful hint when you budget your days. Visitors mostly come here for adventure and culture.
Things to do in Meerut
Adventure in Meerut
(4)The adventure shortlist for Meerut: Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Shooting Ranges and Theme Parks. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Meerut. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Culture in Meerut
(1)Meerut records Cemeteries under culture. All of it is drawn from Meerut's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Meerut
For trails and green space, April to June and September to October is the sweet spot.
Getting there & around
Meerut sits on major routes, so arrival options are broad and moving around is easy. Meerut runs on Asia/Kolkata time.
Similar destinations
Places near Meerut that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Meerut known for?
- In Uttar Pradesh, India, Meerut stands out for adventure and culture. That mix defines the typical visit to this 1,571,434-strong destination.
- What can you do in Meerut?
- Options in Meerut run to Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Shooting Ranges, Theme Parks and Cemeteries — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Meerut?
- For trails and green space, April to June and September to October is the sweet spot.
- Where is Meerut located?
- You will find Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, India. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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