Paliwal Park

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K.D.Paliwal Park also known as Hewitt Park is located in the heart of Agra, India. It is spread over an area of around 70 acres (280,000 m²). Kd Paliwal Park, one of the top attractions in Agra, is where visitors go to unwind and spend some quiet time in a peaceful environment. It attracts a lot of tourists every day because it is situated in the centre of the city, close to a financial sector. The park is home to a vast variety of plants and animals as well as a stunning lake that is surrounded by lush vegetation. The park was originally known as Hewitt Park when it was constructed during the British era, but it was later renamed in honour of Shri Krishna Dutta Paliwal, the first finance minister of Uttar Pradesh. Tourists can rent boats on the lake, which is really lovely. The area is buzzing with educational energy thanks to the numerous colleges around. Come for a walk around nature.

Location

Paliwal Park links the residential areas of Vijay Nagar and Gandhi Nagar to the financial Hub of the city i.e. Sanjay Place. To the north is Gandhi Nagar, to the west is Wazirpura/Sanjay Place, to the east is Vijay Nagar and to the south is Ghatia. A motorable path runs through the middle of the Paliwal Park.

History

Paliwal Park, during the British Raj was known as Hewitt Park, is now renamed in memory of Shri Krishna Datta Paliwal, Who was the first finance minister of Uttar Pradesh, when Shri Govind Ballabh Pant was the Chief Minister of U.P State.

Surroundings

Paliwal Park is surrounded by educational institutes including the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University (formerly Agra University), St. Peter's College, St. Patrick's Junior College, and Mufeed E Aam Inter College.

John's Public Library, also known as the Agra Municipal Library, is located there, and there is a small lake where one can go boating.

See also

• St. Peter's College, Agra
• Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University

External links

• Agra's official website
• Lake at Paliwal Park
• https://web.archive.org/web/20080428202319/http://agra.clickindia.com/recreation/
• http://www.nerve.in/news:25350074085

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Tourist attractions in and near Agra

World Heritage Sites

• Agra Fort
• Fatehpur Sikri
• Taj Mahal

Mughal architecture

• Chini Ka Rauza
• Gyarah Sidi
• Itmad-Ud-Daulah
• Mariam's Tomb
• Sikandra

Mosques

• Jama Mosque
• Mina Mosque
• Moti Mosque
• Nagina Mosque
• Humayun Mosque

Other religious places

• Bateshwar
• Guru ka Tal
• Mankameshwar Temple
• Swamibagh

Shopping

• Kinari Bazaar
• Loha Mandi
• Raja ki mandi
• Sadar Bazaar
• Sanjay Place

Gardens

• Aram Bagh
• Mehtab Bagh
• Paliwal Park

Wildlife sanctuaries

• Keetham Lake
• National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary
• Patna Bird Sanctuary

Fairs

• Ram Barat
• Taj Mahotsav