Day trips in Rampur
- 01
Ahichhatra (Ahichchhatra) Archaeological Site and Jain Tirth
The ruins of ancient Ahichhatra, once the capital of northern Panchala, now a quiet archaeological site beside a well-known Jain pilgrimage centre.
- Time needed
- Half day including travel
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Winter mornings, October to March; the Jain fair is held in March
- Tickets
- Entry rules for the archaeological mound are not published; the Jain temple complex receives pilgrims throughout the year. Confirm with local contacts before travelling.
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Places of worship in Rampur
- 02
Jama Masjid, Rampur
The Nawabs' three-domed, four-minaret Jama Masjid, begun in 1775 and finished in the 1870s, on the south side of the fort.
- Time needed
- 30 to 45 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Mornings outside prayer times; avoid Friday midday
- Tickets
- Open to worshippers. Visitors should check at the gate, remove shoes, dress modestly and avoid prayer times. Photography may be restricted; ask first.
Forts in Rampur
- 03
Rampur Fort (Qila Mualla) and Raza Library
The walled fort of the Rampur Nawabs, whose Hamid Manzil palace now houses the Raza Library and its manuscripts, paintings and calligraphy.
- Time needed
- 1.5 to 2.5 hours
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Weekday mornings, October to March
- Tickets
- Admission rules and fees are not published in a form we can quote. The library is a government institution with set working days, and published hours conflict, so check with the library before going. Carry photo ID and expect restrictions on photography in the reading and exhibition areas.
