Haryana virtually
the
'green' state Haryana surrounds Delhi on almost three sides. Its close proximity
to Delhi also makes the areas around Delhi , industrial townships. Haryana is
primarily an agricultural state with some major industrial areas being developed
by the government of India. It is one of the more developing states and offers
a network of 45 tourist complexes, set up along the national and state highways.
Just a short drive from Delhi, one can visit Haryana 's tourist complexes for
a day. Tourist Attractions -Badhkal Lake, Dabchik, Jungle Babler, Karna Lake,
Sohna, Surajkund, Dumdama, Sultanpur, Kurukshetra.
Surajkund
The internationally famous Surajkund Crafts Mela is held every year in the month
of February, to promote Indian arts and handicrafts at Surajkund is only 10
kms from Delhi.
Dumdama
Dumdama is basically a lake surrounded by the enchanting Aravali Ranges and
is popullar for rock climbing, paragliding and ballooning. Motorable from Delhi.
Sultanpur
Sultanpur was declared a waterbird reserve in 1972 . The grounds are lush with
lawns, trees and shrubs and masses of bougainvillaea . Sultanpur is a good place
for birdwatching. Motorable from Delhi (46kms).
Kurukshetra
About 154 kms.from Delhi is Kurukshetra, the place where the famous battle of
the epic, Mahabharata was fougdht . It was here that the message of the Gita,
the doctrine of Hindus, was given by Lord Krishana to doubt ridden Arjuna on
the battleflied.
The Kurukshetra tank attracts millions of pilgrlims during eclipses, when the
water is believed to be especiallly purifying.
How to reach: Easily accessible by road .
Places to see: Kurukshetra tank and Lal masjid.
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