Solani Park
Solani Park is a public park and tourist attraction located in Pathanpura, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India. It is known for its scenic environment along the Solani River and serves as a popular local recreation spot for both residents and visitors. The park offers open green spaces, walking areas, and views of the nearby canal bridge, making it one of Roorkee’s most-visited outdoor destinations. Solani Park is a public park and tourist attraction located in Pathanpura, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India. It is known for its scenic environment along the Solani River and serves as a popular local recreation spot for both residents and visitors. The park offers open green spaces, walking areas, and views of the nearby canal bridge, making it one of Roorkee’s most-visited outdoor destinations.
Crystal world
Crystal World is a large amusement and water park complex situated near Roorkee and Haridwar in Uttarakhand, India. Recognized as the state’s biggest entertainment destination, it blends thrill, leisure, and family recreation through a mix of water rides, amusement attractions, museums, and food outlets. It draws visitors from across North India for full-day outings and group events. Spread over 18 acres, the park includes more than 40 rides and thrill experiences. Its major draws include the “Madness Tower,” a 60-foot structure featuring India’s fastest water loop slide “Suicide 360,” along with rides such as Power Drop, Bolt, and Rapid Funnel
Piran Kaliyar Sharif
Piran Kaliyar Sharif is a venerated Sufi shrine located in Kaliyar village near Roorkee, close to the banks of the Ganges River. It enshrines the tomb of 13th-century Chishti saint Hazrat Alauddin Ali Ahmed Sabir Kaliyari (Sabir Pak), revered for his spiritual teachings and miracles. The dargah is an important symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity and draws millions of devotees annually from across India and abroad.The shrine was established in the 13th century by Delhi Sultan Ibrahim Lodhi and is dedicated to Sabir Pak, a disciple and successor of Baba Fariduddin Ganjshakar of the Chishti Order. Sabir Pak was known for his asceticism and patience — earning him the title “Sabir,” meaning “the Patient.” He founded the Sabiriya branch of Chishti Sufism, spreading messages of love, peace, and service to humanity.
Lion Statue
The Lion Statue in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, is a historical landmark and popular tourist attraction located at VVFQ+PF3, B.T. Ganj, Roorkee, Uttarakhand 247667, India. Dating back to the British colonial era, the statue is among the oldest symbols of the city, admired for its architectural and historical significance. It is part of the broader heritage associated with the Upper Ganga Canal and the early civil engineering works in India.The monument was built during the 19th century under British supervision, symbolizing engineering excellence during the construction of the Ganga Canal. Historical accounts link its creation to British engineer Sir Proby Thomas Cautley, who oversaw the canal’s development. The statue’s lion figures were meant to mark important canal sites and serve as guardians of this major hydraulic project
Thomson’s Steps.
Thomson’s Steps is a historical landmark located within the campus of the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India. The site is named after Sir James Thomason, the founder of the Thomason College of Civil Engineering—India’s first engineering college and the forerunner of IIT Roorkee. It is both an architectural and cultural symbol of India’s early technical education heritage. Built in the 19th century, the steps lead to the James Thomason Building, which served as the administrative and academic hub of the original Thomason College. The structure exemplifies British colonial-era architecture, featuring grand porticos, arched corridors, and a symmetrical layout that reflects the engineering precision of its time.