Haryana Tourism

Haryana is a North Indian state surrounding New Delhi on 3 sides. The Yamuna River runs along its eastern border with Uttar Pradesh. Shared with Punjab, the state capital Chandigarh is known for its modernist buildings and gridlike street plan designed by Swiss architect, Le Corbusier. The Zakir Hussain Rose Garden features 1,600 species, while its Rock Garden showcases sculptures made with recycled materials.

History
Haryana is a state in India. During the British Raj period it was administered as a part of the Punjab province. It became a separate administrative entity in 1966. It was in this area that the first hymns of the Aryans were sung and the most ancient manuscripts were written. Urban settlements in Ghaggar Valley date from 3000 BC. From about 1500 BC, Aryan tribes became the first of many groups to invade the region. The area was the home of the legendary Bharata dynasty, which gave India its Hindi name, Bharat. The epic battle between the Kauravas and Pandavas, recorded in the Mahabharata, took place at Kurukshetra. In the 3rd century BC, the area was incorporated into the Mauryan Empire. It later became an important power base for the Mughals; the battle of Panipat in 1526 established Mughal rule in India.

Fairs & Festivals
Haryana is a state situated in north India. It shares its borders with Punjab and Himachal Pradesh in the north, Rajasthan in the west and south and Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh in the east. It is a part of the National Capital Region. Chandigarh serves as the capital of Haryana. The state of Haryana is a perfect blend of the old and new. Haryana has witnessed the rule of many civilizations and cultures. Haryana celebrates numerous fairs and festivals that are unique to the state. All the festivals in the state are celebrated with a traditional fervor and enthusiasm. Almost every Indian festival is celebrated in Haryana. Haryana consists of people belonging to different castes and cultures who coexist in harmony. There are also a host of fairs that are unique to Haryana. The fairs and festivals of Haryana promise to take you away from the monotony of a routine life.

Best Time to Visit
It is recommended to visit Haryana between October to March owing to the favourable weather conditions during this time. It starts getting colder and pleasant around this time making it a perfect time for venturing out for sightseeing.

How to Reach :-

BY AIR - The main airport of Haryana is in Chandigarh. Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport also serves to the nearby places of Haryana for domestic and international flights. There are civil aerodromes at Pinjore, Karnal, Hisar, Bhiwani and Narnaul.

BY RAIL - The main railway station is Chandigarh, Apart from that Delhi has four Railway Stations, which are within approachable distance from any part of Haryana. Kalka, Ambala, Kurukshetra, Rohtak, Jind, Hissar, Ambala, Panipat and Jakhal are important railway stations.

BY ROAD - Haryana is well connected by National Highways to many major cities and towns. All villages of Haryana are interconnected with metalled roads. The length of roads in the State is more than 34,772 kms. Some parts of the state like Faridabad and Gurgaon are within the National Capital Region and are at a short driving distance from Delhi.