The state of Haryana bordering India from Punjab in the west is a hotspot for agricultural activity in the country. Consisting of tourist attractions which were the settings for the Indian Independence movement, Haryana has truly appealing sights for tourists.
Haryana City Guide - Places To Visit
Chandigarh : The shared capital of the State, Chandigarh is the country’s most beautiful city. It is also known as ‘The City Beautiful’ as it has gorgeously preserved its natural ancient beauty and simultaneously modernized itself without any harm to the natural treasures.
Gurgaon : The corporate capital of Haryana, Gurgaon is a land of spiritual importance as it is mentioned in the Mahabharata. The city has an amazing infrastructure and is one of a popular tourist places.
Kurukshetra : The name itself speaks a volume of ancient history. This is the place where Lord Krishna preached the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna during the war. The eighteen day war was fought at Kurukshetra as battle ground and has eons of history.
Panipat : The place is known to be one among the five cities which were founded by the Pandava brothers. Its importance exceeds the Mahabharata and is the site of three fierce battles that took place in Indian history.
Ambala : The most prehistoric city in India, Ambala has traces of habitation even during the Paleolithic age. It stands as a testimony as the city which rose against the British many times.
Must Visit Places :
Pinjore gardens : A 17th century garden which is an ode to the Mughal style of architecture is situated in Pinjore. The garden is a good place for family and friends to spend an entire evening.
Surajkund : Situated at Haryana, Surajkund is an ancient reservoir which was built by King Suraj Pal in the 10th century. There is a temple dedicated to the Sun god in the western bank of the reservoir.
Damdama lake : The Damdama lake situated at Gurgaon, Haryana is a natural lake that offers visitors a lot of adventurous activities like rock climbing, team building and valley crossing. Two adventurous resorts are also located near the lake.
Things to do : Sultanpur National Park, Cyber City and Oyster’s water park.
Best Time To Visit :
With the summers being hot, the months between October to March are the best season to visit Haryana.
How To Reach :
Airways : The Chandigarh International airport is the best means of travelling to Haryana by air. Railways : The state is connected to all places in India through rail. By road : Haryana is well connected by road from all major cities and town.