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About
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.
Haryana has always remained a State for diverse races,
cultures and faiths. It is on this soil that they met, fused
and crystallized into something truly India. The people of
Haryana have preserved their old religious and social
traditions. They celebrate festivals with great enthusiasm and
traditional fervor. Their culture and popular art are
expressed mimes, dramas, ballads and songs in which they take
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Sightseeing
Faridabad : One of the oldest towns in
Haryana. Legend has it that emperor Jahangir's treasurer
Shaikh Farid founded the town in 1607 AD. Another story goes
that its founder was Baba Farid, an eminent sufi saint. His
grave in the town is a popular pilgrimage spot for the local
population.
Karna Lake : Once a marshy and shallow land, it is now
a popular picnic spot with restaurant, bar, conference hall
and elegant cottages.
Panchkula : A scenic place with a number of nurseries,
including the famous cactus garden, Panchkula is beautifully
laid out with the residents maintaining scenic gardens.
Pinjore, flourish in many places, the antiquity of which has
been established by archaeolo gical explorations. Panchkula is
a good base to explore recently developed places like Morni
hills and the Pinjore complex.
Panipat : A fascinating place located on top of a mound
and forms the gateway to North India. It is well placed along
the national highway to Delhi and shares a border with Uttar
Pradesh. It has a rich history and an equally rich tradition.
Known as the city of looms, Panipat is popular for the
richness of its handloom products. Termed as the cradle of
rich Indian cultural heritage, it is also considered a holy
land, a land of vedas and divinity.
Pataudi : Pataudi lies at about a distance of 29 km
from Gurgaon. The town was found in the reign of Jalal-ud-Din
Khilji by a Mewati Chieftain, Pata, who named it Pataudi.The
palace of the Nawab of Pataudi, built in 1934, is a remarkable
building. It has a cricket ground in its premises. There is
famous temple of Mahadeva at Inchapuri, about 8 km from town.
Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary : The Sultanpur Bird
Sanctuary, 42 km south-west of Delhi, was founded by the
famous ornithologist, Peter Jackson. With more than a 100
species of birds, including the flamingoes, this sanctuary
also has a museum, watch towers and hideouts. The best time to
visit this place is September - March.
Suraj Kund : The Suraj Kund Tourist Complex is situated
in a place steeped in history. It is said that the Tomara
ruler Raja Suraj Pal had a tank made for his daughter to
represent the rising sun which consisted of a semi-circular
stepway leading down to a lake. The ruins of a Sun temple lie
around the lake, and people insist that the lake had healing
powers in days gone by.
Yadavindra Pinjore Gardens: The Yadavindra Pinjore
Gardens, located in Pinjore 22 km from Chandigarh, were
designed by Fidai Khan, Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's foster
brother. These gardens house the Shish Mahal palace built in
the Rajasthan-Mughal style with symmetrical designs. Below the
Shish Mahal are the Rang Mahal and the cubical Jal Mahal.
Dumdama: A lake surrounded by the captivating Aravali
Ranges and is popular for rock climbing and paragliding.
Kurukshetra: The ancient land of Kurukshetra is
regarded as the birthplace of one of the greatest religions of
the world, Hinduism. It is the land where the sage Manu penned
his 'Manusmriti' and where learned 'rishis' compiled the Rig
Veda and Sama Veda. Kurukshetra, named after the great sage
king Kuru, is also the site of the epic battle of Mahabharata.
It was graced with the visits of Lord Krishna, the Buddha and
the Sikh gurus.
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