Haryana lies in the northern part of India and is bordered by the Indian states of Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttaranchal, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, and therefore, most of tourists who come to India pass through Haryana. It was here in Haryana, that Lord Krishna taught us about Karma and Dharma through "The Bhagwad Gita". It was here that Ved Vyas wrote Mahabharat (in Sanskrit) on the banks of Saraswati River. This small state was founded in 1966 when the former state of Punjab was divided into Haryana and the modern Punjab. Tourism
Haryana has many tourist complexes, motels and camping sites in landscaped gardens to promote tourism which are named after Birds found in Haryana.The state has a rich variety of craft, folk dances and fairs & festivals. It is also known for its rustic humour, brave soldiers, dairy products, Murrah buffalos and Basmati rice.
Weather
In Haryana, the climate is very hot in summer and markedly cold in winter.
Places of Tourist Interest
Pilgrimage : Kurukshetra, Jyotisar, Thanesar, Pehowa and Panchkula are some major pilgrimage destinations in Haryana. Golf Tourism : The Aravalli Golf Course was developed by Haryana Tourism in 1988 and designed by Stephen Kay, a renowned golf course architect from the U.S.A. Spread over 45 acres, it has a 18hole facility. There is also a club house with restaurant, card room and billiard facilities. The Highway Golf Course lies adjacent the Karna Lake resort. It is a 9hole par 3 course covering 13 acres. Adventure Tourism : Tourists can venture into the fascinating world of adventure sports, here, in Haryana. Para Sailing, Rock Climbing, River Rafting and Canoeing are activities which can be undertaken. Surajkund Crafts Fair : The Surajkund Crafts, an annual event that highlight some of the finest handl om and handicraft traditions and skills of the India, is organised under the aegis of the Suraj Kund Mela Authority. From 1st to 15th February rural India basks in the warmth of admiration at Surajkund mela village that lies some 8 km from South Delhi. The Mela also celebrates the rhythms of folk theatre and a theme State that makes each visitor marvel. Ambala, Bhiwani, Faridabad, Fatehabad, Gurgaon, Karnal, Rewari, Hisar, Jind, Kurukshetra, Jhajjar, Kaithal, Mahendragarh, Panchkula, Panipat, Rohtak, Sirsa, Sonipat and Yamunanagar are major destinations in Haryana. Festivals & Events
The most picturesque festival is the Teej festival, celebrated with the onset of the monsoon. The Harvest festival (in April) of Baisakhi in Haryana is an experience of a lifetime while Lohri is celebrated with deep religious fervour. The festival of Sanjhi is celebrated in the month of October in most of the rural part of the state.
When to Go
The best time to visit Haryana is September to March.
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