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Top 10 places to visit HARYANA | BEAUTY OF HARYANA | INDIAS BEAUTY

Whether you are a believer in God or non-believer, ‘The Abode of God’, as Haryana is famously referred to, might make you think if there is a god, he might probably be here. 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. The place gains more importance for those following religious faith as being the land where Lord Krishna is said to have uttered the famous saying, “Do your duty and be detached from results” to Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers on the eve of Mahabharata war.

Haryana has more to offer. Also known as the Green Land of India, Haryana not only has a rich past but a great present and a promising future too. This 16th largest state in India ranks amongst the leading industrialized states in the country. It is a major producer and supplier of agricultural products in India. Here are the leading attractions in the land you would never want to miss on your tour to Haryana.

1. Chandigarh
Chandigarh earns the unique distinction of being the capital to two states – Punjab and Haryana. Considered the best planned city in India, Chandigarh has preserved its ancient beauty while keeping in line with the modern world. 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
International Dolls Museum
2. Gurgaon

Gurgaon is the second largest city in the state of Haryana. The land has spiritual importance as it finds place in Mahabharata. It adds to Haryana’s overall contribution in industrial sector with its amazing infrastructure. No wonder it has emerged as the state’s corporate capital. The tourist attractions in Gurgaon include the following.

Sultanpur National Park Bird Sanctuary
Leisure Valley Park
Damdama Lake
Badshahpur Fort
Begum Samru Palace
Farrukh Nagar Fort
Sohna
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
CRPF Shooting Range
Ambience Mall
3. Kurukshetra

Kurukshetra is a popular pilgrim destination as this ancient land was the battleground of the famous Mahabharata war. Dating back to 2800 BC, the land is where Lord Krishna preached Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the eve of the epic war. Here are the leading tourist attractions in Kurukshetra.

Brahma Sarovar
Sannihit Sarovar
Sheikh Chehlli Tomb
Kurukshetra Panorama & Science Centre
Dharohar Haryana Museum
Kalpana Chawla Planetarium
Bhadrakali Temple
Birla Mandir
Sri Krishna Museum
Jyotisar Birthplace of Bhagavad Gita
O. P. Jindal Park and Musical Fountain
4. Panipat
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Situated on River Yamuna banks, Panipat finds mention in Mahabharata as one of the five cities founded by the five Pandava brothers. Its historical importance extends beyond Mahabharata as the place witnessed three crucial battles in the history of India. The tourist attractions in Panipat are given below.

Panipat Museum
Kabuli Bagh
Old Fort
Salar Gunj Gate
Kabuli Shah Mosque
Devi Temple
Grave Of Ibrahim Lodhi
Bu Ali Shah Kalandar
Kala Amb Tree Site
5. Ambala
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Ambala is one of the ancient cities in Haryana. Archaeological evidences found here prove that the land was inhabited as back as the Paleolithic age. During the British rule, the district of Ambala played its part by rising against the British army on many an occasion. Here are some of the important tourist destinations in Ambala.

Ropar
Nalagarh
Sis Ganj Gurudwara
Badshahi Bag Gurudwara
Gurudwara Manji Sahib
Rani Ka Talab
Anandpur Sahib
Planetarium
Kharga Golf Club
Holy Redeemer Church
Paget Park
6. Hisar
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Hisar is yet another part of Haryana that boasts of rich historic association. The land has evidences of being home to pre-historic man. The monuments here are feast to those who love to have a feel of the bygone era. Here are the top tourist destinations in Hisar.

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
7. Faridabad

Faridabad is the biggest city in the state of Haryana. It is ranks amongst the leading industrial hubs making a fat contribution to the state’s revenue. Though the city is not as ancient as some of the major cities in Haryana, it has its share in history. Given below are some of the tourist spots in Faridabad.

Surajkund
Badkhal Lake
Peacock Lake
Dhauj Lake
Raja Nahar Singh Palace
Camp Wild
Nepal Photography Day Tours
The Aravalli Golf Course
8. Karnal
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The significance of Karnal’s place in history will be appreciated by those who have read Mahabharata. The city is said to have been establi