Abode of God

7 Instances from the Abode of God- Haryana

Set in the foothills of Aravalli, the small and yet enchanting State of Haryana, ‘The Abode of God’ as it is famously referred to, sprawls over a physical area of over 44,000 square kilometers. The land is so ancient, which can be gauged by the fact that this was the place where Veda Vyasa, the saint, wrote the famous epic Mahabharata. Haryana, Also known as the Green Land of India, is hailed as a tourist’ delight because its salubrious climate and array of tourist attractions like the rugged hills, chill tanks, dense forests, century-old monuments, soul-stirring temples, lush green gardens, romantic lakes, picturesque landscapes and more.

Haryana is noted for adventure tourism. Adventure Sports like Rock Climbing, Trekking, River Rafting, and Parasailing are regular events held in different places in the state.

Route: Delhi → Bahadurgarh → Kalanaur → Meham → Haryana

Here’s a list of must-visit places that need to be seen when on a trip to Haryana:

1. Kurukshetra: A popular pilgrim destination Kurukshetra, Haryana is often called the Land of Holy Legends as it is here that, as per Hindu mythology, the epic battle of Mahabharata took place. Dating back to 2800 BC, the land is where Lord Krishna preached Bhagavad Gita to .

Dotted with numerous sacred shrines, here’s a list of places to see in Kurukshetra: Brahma Sarovar, Sannihit Sarovar,Gurudwara Sadbhiti, Thaneswar Tirtham, Sheikh Chehlli Tomb, Dharohar Haryana Museum, Bhadrakali Temple and Rajghat.

2. Chandigarh: Chandigarh, the capital of Haryana, is famous as it is the first city to initiate the concept of town planning in India. It is the manifestation of a dream that Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru envisaged and the great architect, Le Corbusier, executed. The pollution free clean air, the wide tree-lined boulevards and avenues, all roads laid in parallel, the cool breeze from theSukhna Lake and the neat layout – all combine to make .

Here are the top attractions in Chandigarh: Leisure Valley, The Rock Garden, Le Corbusier Centre, Morni Hills, Government Museum and Art Gallery, Shanti Kunj, Butterfly Park, Garden of Fragrance, Sarkaria Cactus Garden, Rose Garden, Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park, Chhatbir Zoo, Terraced Garden, Yadvinder Garden and International Dolls Museum

3. Gurgaon: Second largest city in the state of Haryana, Gurgaon has spiritual importance as it finds place in Mahabharata. Adding to Haryana’s overall contribution in industrial sector with its amazing infrastructure, it has emerged as the state’s corporate capital.

The tourist attractions in Gurgaon include: Sultanpur National Park Bird Sanctuary, Leisure Valley Park, Damdama Lake, Badshahpur Fort, Begum Samru Palace, Farrukh Nagar Fort, Sheesh Mahal, Tikli Bottom, Kingdom of Dreams, Wet ‘n’ Wild, Urusvati Museum of Folklore, Stellar, Children’s Museum, Aapno Ghar Amusement Park, Shikhar Adventure Park and CRPF Shooting Range

4. Sultanpur: Sultanpur National Park and Bird Sanctuary, Haryana, with large numbers of migratory birds visit the place from October to March, is an excellent destination for avid bird watchers.

There are four watch-towers located at different points in the park to facilitate better bird watching of more than 450 species of birds by tourists.

5. Panipat: Panipat, situated on River Yamuna banks,finds mention in Mahabharata as one of the five cities founded by the five Pandava brothers. This place has also witnessed three crucial battles in the history of India.

Here is a list of must-visits when in Panipat: Panipat Museum, Kabuli Bagh, Old Fort, Salar Gunj Gate, Kabuli Shah Mosque, Devi Temple, Grave Of Ibrahim Lodhi, Bu Ali Shah Kalandar and Kala Amb Tree Site

6. Panchkula: Panchkula district has the Morni Hills – the only hill station of Haryana- a salubrious and calm place.  Tigers and panthers can also be spotted, while foxes, mongooses, jackals and wild dogs are to be found a plenty. Panchkula is also called the satellite city of Chandigarh. The land was named thus as it is home to five irrigation canals.

Top tourists destinations are: Morni Hills, Kalka, Pinjore, Cactus Garden, Chhatbir Zoo, Mohali Stadium, Gurudwara Nada Sahib and Mata Mansa Devi Mandir

7. Sonipat: Said to be founded by the Pandava brothers, Sonipat gains importance for being among the five towns demanded by the Pandava brothers in an attempt to avoid war.

Here’s the places that need to visited in Sonipat: Tomb Of Khwaja Khizr, Jurasik Park Inn, Abdullah Nasir Ud Din Mosque, Baba Dham Temple and Methodist Mission Church

8. Hisar: Hisar in Haryana boasts of rich historic association and has evidences of being home to pre-historic man.

For those who’d love to have a feel of the bygone era, here’s a list of must-visit places: Agroha, Banavali, Kunal, Gumbad, Jahaj Kothi, Barsi Gate, Fort Of Prithviraj, Feroze Shah Palace, Gujri Mahal, Lat Ki Masjid, Durgah Char Qutab, Town Park, Devi Bhawan Mandir