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Saharanpur is a famous but small city of Uttar Pradesh. It is famous for its wood carving all over the world and it got its name by the name of Sufi saint, ‘Shah Harun Chisti’ in 13th century. The climate here is similar to that of Uttar Pradesh; but its proximity to hills makes the difference here.
Saharanpur is famous for its sugar industry because of its large production of sugarcane. The other industries found in Saharanpur are its paper, paper-board and wood craft industry. The reason for these industries being popular in Saharanpur is the thick forests covering Saharanpur and the Shivalik range that provides the wood for the industries. People in Saharanpur have always been involved in the wood industry where more than 4 lakh people are directly or indirectly involved with the industry. 90% of the artisans found here are Muslims where the wood carving craft here is greatly influenced by Kashmiri designs. The artisans here are experienced in jail and lattice work and produce carved and trellis patterns with fret saws to create room dividers, Saharanpur screens and door frames. There are many places worth visiting when in Saharanpur. The Company Garden is a beautiful botanical garden that is one of the oldest in India. It is second only to the Calcutta Gardens in term of national significance and its contribution to science and economy. The Ambedkar Park which was founded by Chief Minister Mayawati, is also worth a visit when in Saharanpur. There is a Mela organized every year in September, the Gughal Mela. You can also make a visit to many beautiful and historical temples when in the city. The Bhuteshwar Temple, Laxmi Narayan temple, Bagheshwar temple, Jainbagh, Balaji temple, Jama Masjid, Sai Baba Dham Pataleshwar temple and Patheshwar temple are all temples that have to be visited when you are in Saharanpur. |
