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Tourist Places in Haryana, You must visit.

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Haryana also known as ‘ Land of Warriors’ is a heritage-rich state. This state offers a unique blend of ancient heritage and modern attractions:

Famous Religious Places :

  1. Kuruksketra :  This city is city known as ‘Land of Mahabharta’ epic battel held between the Pandavas and Kauravas and where Lord Krishana delivered sermon to Arjuna known as ‘Bhagawad Gita’ a holy scripture teaching duty, selfless action (Karma), devotion (Bhakti) and knowledge (Jnana).
    • Attractions in Kurukshetra are:
      • Brahma Sarovar-Holy Lake linked to creation of the universe by Lord Brahma; major site of Gita Jayanti week-long festival held in Kurukshetra every year in Nov-Dec.
      • Jyotisar-The spot where Krishna sermonized the Gita, has a banyan tree and a light-and-sound show is organized here.
      • Sannihit Sarovar– A place for ritual bath believing that it is a meeting point of seven sacred Saraswati rivers.
      • Sri Krishna Museum– Having artifacts and art related to Lord Krishna and the Mahabharata bettle.
      • Bhishma Kund-A place where Bhishma, a hero of Mahabharta battle, lay on the bed of arrows prepared by Arjun during the battle till he decided to die. 
      • Bhadar Kali Mandir-   This temple is dedicated to Maa Bhadrakali and is one of 51 Shaki Peethas of Goddess Shakti/ Goddess Parvati and Godess Durga as per Hindu mythology an ankle of sati fell here. It is located on the Jhansa road in Thanesher city of district Kurukshetra.
  2. Pehowa:  An ancient pilgrimage town known for performing ‘Pind Daan’ rituals for the departed by Hindus near Kurukshetra, having following attractions:
    • Sarasvati Tirath– Temple related to the mythological Saraswati River.
    • Kartikeya Temple– Devoted to Lord Kartikeya son of Lord Shiva.

3. Adi Badri : Located in Yamuna Nagar district believed origin point of the Saraswati River and connected to Vedic history, have following attraction.

  • Adi Badri Temple-Devoted to Lord Vishnu.

  • Saraswati Udgam Sthal– An archaeological site marking the Saraswati river’s source.                         
  1. Mansa Devi Temple (Punchkula) : This is a Shakti Peeth dedicated to Goddess Mansa Devi located in Punchkula adjacent to Chandigarh, believed that wishes of devotees are fulfill here. Temple is decorated during Navratri.                                                                 
  2. Chandi Mandir (Punchkula):  This is another Shakti temple  located in Punchkula which dedicated to Goddess Chandi.
  3.  Maa Bhimeshwari Devi Temple, Beri (Jhajjar) : This temple is located in Beri town of Jhajjar district.The idol of Maa Bhimeshwari Devi of this temple had been installed here by Bhima after brought it from Hinglay Mountain as per a popular story related to Mahabharat battle. There are two temples, every morning the idol of the goddess is brought in the outer temple and at noon again  the idol is placed in the inner temple. Big Festival is organised during Navratri here.   
  4.  Sheetla Mata Temple (Gurugram) : This temple dedicated to Goddess Sheetla, locate in Gurugram city is believed to cure smallpox and other ailments. The Sheetla Ashtami is main festival which falls in March/April.
  5.  Baba Mungipa Temple, Tosham (Bhiwani) : This hilltop temple dedicated to a local saint, Baba Mungipa is located in Tosham town of Bhiwani District. The Caves and rock having ancient inscriptions and hill are attractions.
  6. Ranina Jain Mandir (Charkhi Dadri) :  ThIs Jain  temple,  locate in Adinath Digambar Jain Atishaya Kshetra at Adinath Puram, Ranilla village in Charki Dadri Distict, is considered very miraculous. The main deity is orange coloured idol of Lord Adinath, the first Tirthankar, estimated to be 1400-1500 years old found in the year 1991 by a farmer in his field during working. The temple has accommodation and dining facility for visitors.
  7. Surajkund  (Faridabad) : Located near Faridabad city is associated with the Sun God and ancient religious practices, the Surajkund lake and Sun Temple near it are main attraction along with nearby Aravali Hills add spiritual serenity. The world’s largest crafts fair, Surajkund International crafts Mela is organized here annually from 31st January to 15th February.
  8.  Gurudwara Nada Sahib (Punchkula) : This famous religious place of the Sikhs is situated in Panchkula on the bank of Ghaggar river in Sivalik foothills, where Guru Gobind Singh halted  while travelling from Paonta Sahib to Anandpur Sahib after the Battle of Bhangani in 1688. Here full moon day every month is celebrated as a festive occasion.
  9. Panjokhara Sahib Gurudwara: Located  in Panjokhara on Ambala-Naraingarh Road at about 7 km from Ambala City.  This peaceful divine place is dedicated to the eighth Guru, Sri Harkrishan Sahib Ji, who stayed here  during his journey from Kiratpur to Delhi. 
  10. Gurudwara Shri Laknour Sahib :  This Gurudwara Sahhib is situated in  Lakhnour Village located at Ambala-Hisar Road in  Ambala Distt.  This is famous being the ancestral village of Mata Gujri ji ( mother of Guru Gobind Singh ji) and historical site where young Guru Gobind Sing ji stayed for six months.   
  11. Gurudawara Shri Manji sahib:  This Sikh shrine located at Kaith Majri on GT road in Ambala district. The sixth Guru Shri Hargobind Singh ji and tenth Guru shri Gobind Singh ji visited here. 
  12. Ambika Mata Temple, Ambala: This ancient shrine situated near the Old Civil Hospital in Ambala city, constructed before the British era and Dedicated to Goddess Amba, Ambika and Ambalika, is historically significant as the name of Ambala is on the name of this goddess Amba.

Famous Tourist Spots:

  1. Morni Hills (Panchkula) : This is only hill station of Haryana located  in Shivalik range in Punchkula district near Chandigarh and adjacent to Himachal state having  Scenic views, trekking, rock climbing and boating like adventure activities.
  2. Yadavindra Garden, Pinjore (Panchkula) :  Built in the 17th century has Mughal-style terraced gardens with fountains, pavilions and a mini zoo, nearby attraction is ruins of 9th century Bhima Devi Temple.
  3. Sheikh Chilli’s Tomb: A Mughal monument located in Thanesar city near Kurukshera.
  4. Harsh Ka Tila:  An archaeological site of Buddhist and Hindu remains located in Thanesar city near Kurukshera.
  5. Panipat – Historical Battlefields of Panipat :  Panipat is known as the “City of Battles,”  due to  three decisive battles (1526, 1556, 1761) fought here which had changed the history of  India and its related sites are :
    • Panipat Museum: Having items from these battles.
      Kala Amb: A monument park indicating the Third Battle of Panipat.
    • Kabuli Bagh Mosque: It was built by Babur after his victory in 1526.
    • Devi Temple: A historic Hindu shrine connected to the Third Battle of Panipat (1761) as believed that Maratha leader Sadashiv Rao Bhau and his troops camped in the area and prayed to Goddess Durga before the conflict.
          
  6. Historical and Archaeological Sites in Hisar district:
    Feroze Shah Palace and Fort: Constructed by Firoz Shah Tughlaq in 14th century located in Hisar city.
    • Gujri Mahal: A Mughal-era monument located in Hisar city.
    • Agroha Dham: A new constructed temple complex dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi near Hisar city in Agroha town known as the capital of ancient Maharaja Agersen.
    • Rakhigarhi: An Indus Valley site (under excavation), one of the largest Harappan settlements located in Rakhigarhi village in Hisar district.
  7. Tilyar Lake at Rohtak : A popular recreational spot having boating and picnicking facility with a mini zoo located near historical “Baba Mastnath Math”  a prominent center of the Nath sect revived by Baba Mast Nath in 1791.
  8. Sultanpur National Park (Gurugram) :
    This is a bird sanctuary located near Gurugram where about 250 bird species, including flamingos, cranes, and ducks are  migratory  from Europe and Siberia in winter. These migrated birds, Nature trails and watchtowers are attractions of tourist. 
  9. Karnal : This town is called ‘The City of Karna’ as linked   to Karna of the Mahabharata, here attractions are:
    • Karna Lake: A tourist complex as scenic spot with boating facilities.
    • Kalandar Shah’s Tomb: A Mughal-era monument.
    • Cantonment Church Tower: A British-era relic.
  10. Gandhi Museum, Palwal: Located near railway station in Palwal city was established to keep the memory alive as Mahatma Gandhi was arrested on 10 April 1919 at Palwal railway station while going to Punjab against the Rowlatt Act. 
  11. Kingdom of Dreams, Gurugram: This Opera theatre located in Sector-29 of Gurugram is a unique cultural centre, after Mumbai,  where you can have the glimpses of European countries, including America and England, alongwith different traditions, food & dresses of different states of India. 
  12. Kalpana Chawla Memorial Planetarium, Kurukshetra:  This planetarium, built in the memory of India’s first woman Astronaut Dr. Kalpana Chawla, is located near Jyotisar on Kurukshetra-Pehowa road is most favorite tourist spot of city.
  13. Kurukshetra Panorama & Science Centre: This beautiful cylindrical building located in the center of Kurukshetra city. It has an exhibition of Science, Technology and Culture, its main attraction is panorama of the epic Mahabharata battle.
  14. Nahar Singh Mahal, Ballabhgarh (Faridabad):  This fort, also known as Raja Nahar Singh Palace, located at Ballabhgarh in Faridabad district was built by the forefathers of Jat Raja Nahar Singh around 1739 AD, after whom Ballabgarh was named. This heritage property is now managed by Haryana Tourism and has been renovated into an outstanding specimen of architectural design and converted into a motel-cum-restaurant. Kartik Cultural Festival is celebrated annually here. 
  15. Star monument, Dinod (Bhiwani): This 88 feet tall beautiful hexagonal architecture surrounded by a creative garden located in Dinod village of Bhiwani district at about 11 Kms from Bhiwani city, is the Samadhi Sthal of Radha Swami Guru, Shri Param Sant Tarachandji Maharaj known as Bade Maharaj ji.
     

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