Tourism

Tourism in Haryana earns a lot of revenue for the state. The state of Haryana is famed for its rich cultural heritage and is also of immense religious importance to the followers of Hindu religion. Watered by ancient rivers, the land is endowed with rich geographical features that lure tourists from all over the country to visit the state.

Tourism in Haryana developed as a programed tourism for the highway travelers. The presence of National Highways across the state of Haryana has facilitated the concept of highway tourism. To benefit the traveler, the tourism department set up tourist complexes along the highways and also developed recreational centers within the districts. The citizens of the state along with the visitors benefited immensely from these sites. Haryana is known for its religious centers. The government has realized the importance of the pilgrim spots in Haryana and has emphasized on their maintenance. The cultural spots have also been developed by the tourism department of Haryana. Haryana has also developed adventure and golf tourism. Tourism in Haryana is substantiated by the infrastructure of the state. The government presently embarks in developing tourist regions in the rural areas of Haryana and also around the National Capital Region. The government run tourism department has developed 44 tourist complexes with all facilities available for the tourists. Details of tours and reservations by the Haryana tourism can be conducted from the following locations:

• Chandigarh : Head Office : 17-19, Sector 17-B,
  Chandigarh Tel : 0172-2702955-56-57.
  Fax: 2703185
  
  
• Delhi Office : Haryana Govt. Tourist Bureau, 36, Janpath
  Chanderlok Building, New Delhi.
  Tel : 011-23324910-11.
  Fax: 23713373.

Tourism in Haryana prospers as the government strives to maintain and develop its tourist centers.