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Tourism In Haryana
Tourism in Haryana relates to tourism in the state of Haryana, India. There are 22 tourism hubs created by Haryana Tourism Corporation (HTC), which are located in Ambala, Bhiwani, Faridabad, Fatehabad, Gurgaon, Hisar, Jhajjar, Jind, Kaithal, Karnal, Kaimla, Kurukshetra, Panchkula, Sirsa, Sonipat, Panipat, Rewari, Rohtak, Yamunanagar, Palwal and Mahendergarh. Haryana is officially part of Mahabharata and Krishna tourism development circuit plans of government of India and government of Haryana. Diversity of tourist attractions Haryana State Directorate of Archaeology & Museums and Haryana Tourism are responsible for archaeology and tourism in Haryana respectively. * Highest point * National monuments * State monuments * Indus-Sarasvati civilization sites * Monuments and memorials * Culture * Dams * Forts * Lakes * Mountains * Museums * Music * Temples * Tourist attractions * Other Tourism by districts Ambala European Cemetery, Ambala Central Jail where Mah ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sirsa, Haryana
Sirsa is a city and a municipal council in Sirsa district in the westernmost region of the Indian state of Haryana, bordering Punjab and Rajasthan. It is located near the Thar Desert, 250 kilometres north-west of New Delhi and 260 kilometers south-west of state capital Chandigarh. Sirsa's nearest cities include Hisar, Fatehabad, Ellenabad, Bhadra, Nohar, Mandi Dabwali and Hanumangarh. Its history dates back to the time of the Mahabharata. At one time, the Sarasvati River flowed in this area. Name Sirsa has been identified with two earlier names: ''Sarsūti'' in medieval sources and ''Śairīṣaka'' in ancient literature. ''Sarsūti'' appears to come from the name of the Sarasvati River, which once flowed near Sirsa. Ancient texts mentioning ''Śairīṣaka'' include the ''Mahābhārata'', where it is mentioned as one of the places conquered by Nakula; the ''Aṣṭādhyāyī'' of Pāṇini; and the '' Divyāvadāna''. The name ''Śairīṣaka'' may be derived from the siris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Monuments Of National Importance In Haryana
This is a list of Monuments of National Importance (ASI) as officially recognized by and available through the website of the Archaeological Survey of India in the Indian state Haryana. The monument identifier is a combination of the abbreviation of the subdivision of the list (state, ASI circle) and the numbering as published on the website of the ASI. 90 Monuments of National Importance have been recognized by the ASI in Haryana. List of monuments of national importance See also * State Protected Monuments in Haryana * List of Indus Valley Civilization sites in Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, India & Pakistan * National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries of Haryana * List of Indian states and territories by highest point * Haryana Tourism References {{Delhi Haryana Haryana () is a States and union territories of India, state located in the northern part of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Indian States And Territories By Highest Point
This is the alphabetical list of the highest points of the Indian states and union territories. States Union territories Gallery Image:Kangchenjunga.jpg, Kangchenjunga (8,586 m) Image:Nanda devi.jpg, Nanda Devi (7,816 m) Image:Saltoro_Kangri.jpg, Saltoro Kangri (7,742m) Image:View_of_Nun_Kun_massif_from_airplane.jpg, Nun Kun (7,135 m) Image:The_Kangto_Peak_(The_highest_peak_in_the_North-east_after_Kanchenjunga).jpg, Kangto (7,090 m) Image:LeoPargial.jpg, Reo Purgyil (6,816 m) Image:Sandakphu.jpg, Sandakphu (3,636 m) Image:Anamudi peak, Munnar.jpg, Anamudi Anamudi ("Elephant head", ) is a mountain located in Ernakulam district and Idukki district of the Indian state of Kerala. With an elevation of , it is the highest peak in the Western Ghats and in South India. With a topographic prominence of ... (2,695 m) Image:Guru Shikhar Mount Abu.jpg, Guru Shikhar (1,722 m) Image:Kalsubai.jpg, Kalsubai (1,646 m) See also * List of hill stations in India * Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haryana Tourism
Haryana Tourism Corporation (HTC) is an agency of the Government of Haryana, India established in 1974. The organisation operates 44 tourist facilities spread across the state of Haryana. These facilities offer visitors lodging, dining, and recreational activities amongst other services. See also * List of Monuments of National Importance in Haryana * List of State Protected Monuments in Haryana * List of Indus Valley Civilisation sites * List of National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries of Haryana, India * Surajkund hot spring * Anagpur Dam - 2 km from Surajkund * Asigarh Fort at Hansi * Tosham rock inscription at Tosham Tosham is a town and a Gram Panchayat on the foot of Tosham Hill range in Bhiwani district in the Indian States and territories of India, state of Haryana. It has been awarded the title of "Adarsh Village". It is situated in the foothill of Tosha ... References Highway Tourism External links Official websiteHarSamadhanHaryana Govt's online ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haryana State Directorate Of Archaeology & Museums
Haryana State Directorate of Archaeology & Museums is a ministry and department of the Government of Haryana in India. Description This department came into existence in 1972 after Haryana was established as a new state in 1966 within India after being separated from Punjab. This was established as a cell under the education department in 1969, which was upgraded to a separate department in 1972. It published archaeology and excavation reports, maintains notified archaeology sites and three museums. Dr. Banani Bhattacharyya is the deputy director since November 2015. Museums Museums maintained by this department are * Jahaj Kothi Museum at Firoz Shah Palace Complex in Hisar is a zonal museum. * Panchkula Museum at Sector-5 Panchkula is an upcoming state museum. * Panipat Museum near Western Yamuna Canal at Binjhol village 5 km from Panipat * Pinjore Garden Site Museum at Pinjore Gardens in Pinjore is a site museum. * Shrikrishna Museum at Kurukshetra is a state ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krishna
Krishna (; Sanskrit language, Sanskrit: कृष्ण, ) is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and also as the Supreme God (Hinduism), Supreme God in his own right. He is the god of protection, compassion, tenderness, and love; and is widely revered among Hindu divinities. Krishna's birthday is celebrated every year by Hindus on Krishna Janmashtami according to the lunisolar calendar, lunisolar Hindu calendar, which falls in late August or early September of the Gregorian calendar. The anecdotes and narratives of Krishna's life are generally titled as ''Krishna Līlā''. He is a central figure in the ''Mahabharata'', the ''Bhagavata Purana'', the ''Brahma Vaivarta Purana,'' and the ''Bhagavad Gita'', and is mentioned in many Hindu philosophy, Hindu philosophical, Hindu theology, theological, and Hindu mythology, mythological texts. They portray him in various perspectives: as a god-child, a prankster, a model lover, a divine hero, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahabharata
The ''Mahābhārata'' ( ; , , ) is one of the two major Sanskrit Indian epic poetry, epics of ancient India revered as Smriti texts in Hinduism, the other being the ''Ramayana, Rāmāyaṇa''. It narrates the events and aftermath of the Kurukshetra War, a war of succession between two groups of princely cousins, the Kauravas and the Pandava, Pāṇḍavas. It also contains Hindu philosophy, philosophical and devotional material, such as a discussion of the four "goals of life" or ''puruṣārtha'' (12.161). Among the principal works and stories in the ''Mahābhārata'' are the ''Bhagavad Gita'', the story of Damayanti, the story of Shakuntala, the story of Pururava and Urvashi, the story of Savitri and Satyavan, the story of Kacha (sage), Kacha and Devayani, the story of Rishyasringa and an Ramopakhyana, abbreviated version of the ''Rāmāyaṇa'', often considered as works in their own right. Traditionally, the authorship of the ''Mahābhārata'' is attributed to Vyasa, Vy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahendergarh
Mahendragarh is a city and a municipal committee in Mahendragarh district in the Indian state of Haryana. It is nearly from Gurgaon and comes under National Capital Region (India). Etymology Earlier earlier was known as Kanaud because its was founded and inhabited by Kanaudia Brahmins. In 1860s it was renamed after Maharaja Mahendra Singh (r. 1721-1748 CE) of Patiala State who was gifted this area by the British East India Company rule for his help in crushing the Indian Rebellion of 1857 in this area.Magnificent havelis of Nangal-Sirohi The Tribune, 22 June 2002. Geography Mahendragarh is located at . It has an average elevation of 262 metres (859&nb ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palwal
Palwal is a city and a municipal council. It is the headquarters of Palwal district, the 21st district of Haryana state in northern India. It is a centre of the cotton trade in the area. It is part of Braj region. It is also a part of National Capital Region. Etymology and legend The origin of Palwal is related to the local legend related to the Mahabharata, according to which the town is named after an asura called ''"Palwasura"'' who was slain by Balarama, the brother of Krishna. To commemorate this event an annual festival called ''"Baldev Chhat Ka Mela"'' is held here, and a ''"Dauji temple"'' in honor of Balrama is situated in Banchari village 25 km from Palwal on Grand Trunk Road. History The local tradition identifies Palwal with the Apelava town mentioned in the Mahabharata, which was later restored by Vikramaditya. Matia Fort or ''Palwal Fort'' was built during Sher Shah Suri's reign. Excavations have unearthed evidence of a grand palace at the b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yamunanagar
Yamunanagar () is a city and a municipal corporation in Yamunanagar district in the Indian state of Haryana. This town is known for the cluster of plywood units and paper factories. It provides timber to larger industries. The older town is called Jagadhri. The Yamunanagar-Jagadhri railway station (YJUD) services the city. Despite its name, Jagadhri Railway is situated in Yamunanagar. There is also another railway station called Jagadhri Workshop in Yamunanagar. History This town was part of Ambala district before it was made as separate district in November 1989. The town was formerly known as Abdullahpur and Jamnanagar. Before the Independence, it was a small village with most of the population lived around the railway station, which increased as a result of the migration of refugees from West Punjab after the partition. Geography Yamunanagar has the river Yamuna (its namesake) running through the district, which forms the eastern boundary with the neighbouring Sahara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rohtak
Rohtak () is a city and the administrative headquarters of the Rohtak district in the Indian state of Haryana. It lies north-west of New Delhi and south of the state capital Chandigarh on NH 9 (old NH 10). Rohtak forms a part of the National Capital Region (NCR) which helps the city in obtaining cheap loans for infrastructure development from the NCR Planning Board. Rohtak is the third most populous city in Haryana as per the 2011 census with a population of 373,133. Name Rohtak is identified with the older form Rauhītaka, which occurs in the 12th-century '' Rājataraṅgiṇī'' as the name of a town and district in northern India. The name also appears in the "'' Praśasti'' of Lākhā Maṇḍal at Madha". History Clay mounds of coins discovered at Khokhrakot have thrown light on the process of casting coins in ancient India. Dating to the 3rd or 4th century CE, a large number of coin moulds from the Yaudheyas reign have been unearthed from Khokhrakot, alongsid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
