While you are planning for a trip to India you must not miss out visiting Haryana. Haryana is situated in the northern part of India. India has a rich cultural and historical heritage, which is well reflected in the other states as well. Haryana’s capital is Chandigarh that is administered as a union territory in the country.
Haryana is regarded as the most industrialized states in India. It is the hub of the information technology and the automobile industries. Some of the major districts are Gurgaon, Faridabad, Mewat and Ambala and many more.
The major tourist attractions in Haryana are Panipat, Kurukshetra, Badhkal Lake, Panchkula and Surajkund. Dumdama Lake is at a distance of 56 Kilometers from Delhi. You can enjoy a number of facilities like angling, kayaking and canoeing. Panchkula is at a distance of 8 Kilometers from the Chandigarh. There is a temple of Goddess Shakti housed here. Maharaja of Patiala established the temple.
Surajkund is the lake that was built by the Rajput King, Surajpal Tomar. Ruins of the Sun Temple located are near the lake. The annual fair of Haryana is conducted in the region.
The other major sightseeing attractions in Haryana are Dabchik, Sultanpur and Karma Lake. Panipat has a lot of historical importance since three battles were fought in the place. The first battle was between Ibrahim Lodhi and Babar. This paved the way for the Mughal Empire. Kurukshetra is at a distance of 160 Kilometers from Delhi. It was the place where Lord Krishna gave Arjuna the ideas about Karma and Dharma.
Haryana is blessed with a fine infrastructure. There are several modes of transportation within the state. The railway has a well-developed railway network. There are trains connecting to the different places by Haryana.
A number of hotels have been established in Haryana in order to cater to the needs of the tourists. The hotels offer some of the excellent dining, world-class business and modern fitness facilities. The hotels are perfect both for the business and the leisure hunters. You can make any of the hotels in Haryana as your base and enjoy the sightseeing in Haryana.
What to see in Haryana:
The state of Haryana offers many places of tourist interest that you can visit on your tour to Haryana. Some of the main tourist attractions of Haryana are Morni Hills, Pinjore Gardens, Bhindawas Lake, Sultanpur Jheel, Hathni Kund, Archaeology, Star Monument, Mansa Devi, Karna Lake, Rakhigarhi, Surajkund Mela, Agroha Complex, Saraswati Forest and Herbal Garden.
Golf in Haryana: The state offers good facilities to those who have a passion for playing golf. The Aravalli Golf Course is a 9-hole golf course opened by Haryana Tourism and is spread over 67 acres of land.
Festivals: Many seasonal and religious festivals exalt the culture of the state of Haryana. The people of the state celebrate every festival with great enthusiasm and traditional fervor. Traditional Music and Folk dances form a part of every celebration.
Wildlife: Haryana is rich in wildlife with more than 400 species of birds making the state, its home. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary being one amongst it. Other wildlife reserves that you can visit on your tour to Haryana are Bhindawas Bird Sanctuary, Bir Bara Ban sanctuary, Kalesar forest and Berwala Bird Sanctuary.
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