Loni is a very small town in Ghaziabad district of Indian state of Uttar Pradesh with. The Loni fort we see today was damaged by the invasion of Mohammad Shah in 19th century. It is believed that Lord Ram’s brother, Shatruguna has killed devil Lavansura in this fort. The city is a historical site and has been mentioned several times in epic Ramayana.
When To Visit
The town experiences humid subtropical climate, which means summers are extreme hot and humid, winters are airy and mild and monsoons are extreme. The winter starts from November and lasts till February. The average temperature in winters is about 18 degree Celsius optimum for sight-seeing. The ideal duration to stay in the city is 2 days.
Tourist Attractions
Shiv Mandir
Hanuman Mandir
Khatu Shyam Baba Mandir
April Park, Tronica City
How To Reach
By Road
Loni lies on Delhi- Saharanpur road; the city is connected to all over Uttar Pradesh, Shamali, Baraut, Baghpat, Khajuri Chowk, Delhi, Meerut, Haridwar and Modinagar by UPRSTC buses.
By Rail
The nearest railway station is NOLI railway station, many of the passenger trains coming from Delhi junction and Ghaziabad Junction halts here, that means the city is well connected to all the major parts of India.
By Air
The Hindon airport in Ghaziabad is nearest to Loni at the distance of 11kms from the main city area. The nearest international airport is Indira Gandhi international airport in Delhi at 35kms away from the town. The Delhi airport has flights from every possible part of country.
By Metro
Loni and Delhi are now connected by metro and the metro network is called “Pink Line”. The metro station in Delhi connecting to Loni is Shiv Vihar Metro Station.