Miscellaneous

Ghanta Ghar

Location

The heart of Faizabad city, houses a clock tower (Ghanta means 'clock' in Hindi and Ghar is the Hindi word for 'house') in the middle of the city center. All distances within the city are measured from this location. The place is also known as Chowk, which houses the main vegetable and spice market in the town.

Nehru Nilaya

Location

Nehru Nilaya is a glorious bungalow with a distinctive British style and arrangement. It was once upon a time a summer residence for Sir Markcubbon K.C.B who was the then Commisioner of Mysore. The SAARC Summit of 1986 was held in this bungalow. This Nilaya has now been converted as a guest house of the horticulture department of India. No one is allowed to enter the building.