INDIA - States & UTs
India
Andaman & Nicobar(UT)
Andhra Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Assam
Bihar
Chandigarh(UT)
Chhattisgarh
Dadra, Nagar Haveli(UT)
Daman & Diu(UT)
Delhi
Goa
Gujarat
Haryana
Himachal Pradesh
Jammu & Kashmir
Jharkhand
Karnataka
Kerala
Lakshadweep(UT)
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Manipur
Meghalaya
Mizoram
Nagaland
Orissa
Pondicherry(UT)
Punjab
Rajasthan
Sikkim
Tamil Nadu
Tripura
Uttar Pradesh
Uttaranchal
West Bengal
MENU
World Heritage
Medical Tourism
Cruise Tourism
Airlines
Links
FAQ
Home
GOVT. LINKS
www.incredibleindia.org
www.tourismofindia.com
|
HARYANA
Haryana : came into being on November1st 1966.
It comprises of two natural area - sub-Himalayan Terai & fertile Indo-Gangetic Plain.
The state has a strong industrial base. It is also well known for its handlomm products.
Haryana is greater in time than space. Historically, it has been of great importance all through,
starting from the days of Mahabharata with Kurukshetra, the scene of epic battle between the Kauravas
and the Pandavas. The state was the home of the legendry Bharata dynasty, which has given the name of
'Bharat' to India. Against the back-drop of its hoary past, Haryana is in full bloom, providing all
comforts and modern amenities to the tourist.
State Government :
http://haryana.gov.in
| Capital : |
Chandigadh |
| Area : |
44,212 square Kilometers |
| Population : |
21,144,564 (2001 census) |
| Literacy : |
67.91% (2001) |
| Language : |
Hindi, Punjabi |
| Roads : |
27,907 Kms |
| Railways : |
1,513 Kms |
| Airport : |
Hisar, Jind, Karnal, Bhiwani, Narnaul, Pinjore |
| Seaport : |
Nil |
| Climate : |
Summer (46° - 35° C), Winter (14° - 4° C), Monsoon : July to September |
| Best Season : |
October to March |
| Places of Interest : |
State Tourism :
http://www.haryanatourism.com
|
| |
Ambala : Sikh pilgrim centre.
Badkhul Lake : Picnic Spot, Boating, Fishing.
Bhiwani : Temples, stately homes, Jewellery.
Chandigarh : Capital.
Dharuhera : Halfway House (Delhi-Jaipur), Industrial centre.
Faridabad : Industrial centre.
Gurgaon : Industrial centre, 'Mall capital of India'. [Sultanpur (10 Kms) : Bird sanctuary.]
Hathni Kund / Tajewala : Fishing. [Kalesar (10 Kms) : Wildlife sanctuary.]
Hisar : Palaces, Mosques, Fort, Livestock centre. [Hansi (26 Kms) : Historic town, Fort, Temples.]
Hodal : Hafway house (Delhi-Agra).
Jhajjar : Ancient town, Palace, Museum, Major contributor of men to the Indian Army, Gurukul.
Jind : Palace.
Karnal : Historic walled town, Livestock centre. [Chakravarty Lake (8 Kms) : Picnic spot, Boating, Fishing.]
Kurukshetra : Historic town, pilgrim centre, Temples, sacred tank.
Morni : Hill station, Bir Shikargah Wildlife sanctuary.
Narnaul : Antiquities.
Panipat : Historic town, Mosque and Tank, Tombs.
Pehowa : Hindu pilgrim centre.
Pinjaur : 17th centuary Gardens, Boating.
Rohtak : Boating, Wrestling centre, Excavations.
Samalkha : Halfway House (Delhi-Amritsar).
Sohna : Sulphur springs, Spa.
Surajkund : Temple ruins, Forts nearby, Boating, Fishing, Annual Fair.
|
| Festivals : |
Holi, Hola Mohalla, Baisakhi (March / April), Teej (July / August), Dussehra (October), Diwali (October / November), Guru Purab (November). |
|
|
