Travel to Haryana


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Haryana Tourism



Haryana, a state in Northern India is a very famous tourist spot. It is bounded by Uttar Pradesh in the east, Punjab in the west, Himachal Pradesh in the north and Rajasthan in the south It has Union territory, Chandigarh as its capital and is divided into four divisions for administrative purposes - Ambala, Rohtak, Gurgaon and Hissar.

Haryana is an ideal place for pilgrimage, adventure and fun. Kurukshetra, Jyotisar, Thanesar, Pehova and Panchkula are some of the famous pilgrim spots located in Haryana. It is also a perfect place to enjoy adventure sports such as Para Sailing, Rock Climbing, River rafting and canoeing. It also houses many Amusement Parks and Theme Parks.

The internationally famous Surajkund Crafts Mela is held every year in the month of February, to promote Indian arts and handicrafts. The 'Mango Festival ' and the 'Kurukshetra Festival' are also some of the very popular annual events. Haryana has a network of 43 tourist complexes, which are named after birds. Some of these tourist complexes in Haryana are Badhkal Lake, Dabchik, Jungle Babbler, Karna Lake, Kala teetar and Yadvindra Gardens.

Haryana with a history nearly five thousand year old basks in the glory of the great Indian epics and mythologies.

Kurukshetra in Haryana finds a mention in the Mahabharata as the place where the battle between the Pandavas and the Kauravas took place and Lord Krishna taught the lessons of Karma and Dharma, which took shape in the Bhagwat Gita. It was here on the banks of Saraswati River that Ved Vyas wrote the Mahabharat (in Sanskrit).

Today with its strategic location in north India, Haryana is an important state of Indian Union. It has already carved a niche in agricultural productions and is fast approaching an industrialized future.

How to Reach Haryana

Haryana lies close by the side of the national capital Delhi surrounding it on three sides. Naturally Haryana has developed a convenient communication network with the rest of the country. Added to that, the present wave of industrialization in the state has brought Haryana into the focus. A large number of industrial houses now-a-days are located in Haryana and lot many are coming up with an address in Haryana. This has led to remarkable growth of communication in this primarily agricultural state.

Demographics
LocationBordered by the Indian states of Delhi,Rajasthan,Uttaranchal, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.
Latitude27°37' to 30°35' North
Longitude74°28' to 77°36' East
Area44,212 sq km
ClimateSummer - Sultry
Winter - Cold
Max Temperature47°
Min Temperature5° to 9°
Average Annual Rainfall455 mm
Capital Chandigarh
Population2,10,83,000
LanguagesHaryanvi, Hindi and English
ReligionHinduism, Sikhs, Muslims, Christians
Best Time to VisitOctober to March
ClothingSummer - Light Cottons
Winter - Heavy Woolens
By Air

The main airport of the state is in its capital Chandigarh. Which is well connected with the cities of North India. Some parts of Haryana are also very close to the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi which also provides an easy access to the state.

By Rail

The main railway station is Chandigarh. Apart from that, Delhi has four Railway Stations, which are within approachable distance from any part of Haryana.

By Road

Haryana can boast of an excellent road network to and from the state. Some parts of the state are within the National Capital Region and are at a short driving distance from Delhi. A good network of National Highways and State Highways also serves other parts of the state.

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Last Updated on : 11 September 2013