 |
Haryana - Milk Pail of India
Haryana, created states after being carved out of the greater Punjab province in 1966, has many natural attractions for the tourists. Being a part of the Kuru region in North India, Haryana has its name mentioned in the 12th century AD by the Apabhramsha Writer Vibudh Shridhar (VS 1189-1230). The state shares its borders with Punjab and Himachal Pradesh in the north and Rajasthan in the west and south. Its eastern border is formed by the river Yamuna with the North Indian states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
Haryana encloses national capital Delhi on its three sides, making its northern, western and southern borders. The state has got its large part integrated in the National Capital Region (NCR). Chandigarh, a union territory, is the capital of Haryana as well as of the neighboring state of Punjab.
Haryana encloses national capital Delhi on its three sides, making its northern, western and southern borders. The state has got its large part integrated in the National Capital Region (NCR). Chandigarh, a union territory, is the capital of Haryana as well as of the neighboring state of Punjab.
How to Reach
- Air: The Chandigarh Airport is connected to Delhi, Amritsar and Leh and other parts of India. The state has also proximity with Indira Gandhi international Airport at Delhi.
- Rail:All the major cities in Haryana are linked to Delhi and other important places all over the country in India through well networked railways.
- Road: Haryana is well networked to the neighboring states of Delhi, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh through road network.
Best Time to Visit
- The best time to visit Haryana is from October and March when the weather remains cool and pleasant in winters with lowest temperature dropping to 4 degree C.
- Monsoon stays here from July to September with average annual rainfall ranging between 96 cm in the sub mountain region and 58 cm in the plains.
- Summer in the region remains very hot from April to June with hot temperature rising to 46 degree C.
Major Destinations
- Kurukshetra: Lying 160 km far from Delhi along the national highway NH1, Kurukshetra was mentioned in one of the greatest Indian epic Mahabharata as the battle ground between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. This is the spot where Lord Krishna inculcated Arjuna the lessons of Karma and Dharma, mentioned in the Bhagwat Gita.
- Panipat: The land of Panipat witnessed the three important battles as the major landmarks in Indian history. Of with, the first, fought between Babar and Ibrahim Lodhi, gave way for the great Mughal Empire in India.
- Badhkal Lake: Just 32 km from Delhi, Badhkal Lake offers a wonderful location for your leisure time with its manicured gardens and tranquil environs enclosing the lake.
- Ambala: This beautiful town is situated at the meeting point of the hills and plains, bearing several legends about the origin of its name. Ambala divides the Ganges river network from the Indus river network. The city surrounded by two rivers � Ghaggar and Tangri � to the north and to the south, respectively, becomes an important tourist place due to its geographic location.
- Panchkula: Panchkula and Mohali (in Punjab) are two satellite cities of Chandigarh. The gorgeous town offers you a nice location for holidaying. Pinjore town in Panchkula District is well known for its gorgeous Mughal Gardens, referred as the Yadavindra Gardens, considered to be the loveliest and the oldest in North India.
Fairs and Festivals
- Kartik Fair
- Surajkund
- Gugga Naumi
- Baisakhi
- Gangore
- Pinjore Heritage Festival
- Haryana Day
- Lohri
|
