Shree Krishna- Arjun bronze chariot at Brahma Sarovar Park
The lively state of Haryana is at the confluence of history, art and culture. The best of archaeology, landscape, infrastructure and tradition promise of a lifetime to anyone who decides to visit.
On one hand, Haryana has been titled the ‘granary of India’. On the other hand, it boasts of progressive industrial towns like Faridabad, Gurgaon and Manesar. True to its name, Haryana, which literally means ‘adobe of god’, has some of the famous pilgrimages in Kurukshetra, Jyotisar, Thanesar, Pehowa and Panchkula. Whether you want to wake up to lush fields and experience authentic farm life, be a part of a serious business convention, get an adrenalin rush from adventure activities, embark on a pilgrimage or just enjoy a quiet vacation with your family, Hary
ana has it all.
Making Highways Fun
Haryana’s close proximity to New Delhi makes it convenient for tourists to plan a quick vacation to the interesting places of tourist interest in the state. Families on a leisure trip and inter-state travelers can always make a pit stop at one of Haryana Tourism Corporation’s 42 tourist resorts that are liberally scattered along the national and state highways. They’re set in a picturesque backdrop and equipped with all the modern amenities like motels, conference halls, restaurants, banquets and entertainment options. Besides offering online booking of rooms through its own website, www.haryanatourism.gov.in, Haryana tourism has also tied up with cleartrip. com, goibibo.com and travelguru.com for booking of rooms and its resorts have been reviewed on tripadvisor.in
Perfect MICE Destination
Haryana Tourism has been very proactive in projecting the state as a pertinent centre for trade and commerce. An attempt in this direction includes a host of reputed Convention Centers that cater to the niche Meetings, Incentives, conference and exhibition (MICE) segment. These Convention Centers have come up at Hotel Rajhans in Surajkund; Tiylar Lake, Rohtak and Red Bishop, Panchkula. There are also a myriad of other multipurpose halls at Haryana Toursim’s resorts that can be use for corporate events.
Land of Fairs & Festivals
Surajkund International Creafts Mela held at Faridabad from 1st to 15th February, 2014, is an annual fair set in a rural backdrop that everyone looks forward to. It’s one of the very few places where ethnic crafts come together with authentic food, celebrating our country’s overwhelming diversity. It’s Surajkund Mela Authority & Haryana Tourism’s initiative for handicraft lovers and the modest craftsman. While the craftsperson from across the globe get a good platform to showcase their wares, the shoppers can treat themselves to specialities from every state. A host of cultural performances by artistes from different parts of the country and abroad add to the charm of the Mela. Haryana Tourism also organizes Baisakhi Mela (April 13 & 14), Mango Mela (June-July) and Pinjore Heritage Festival (November-December) at Pinjore Gardens every year.
Adventure Farm & Golf Experience
Those seeking thrill and adventure need to venture no further than Morni Hills in Panchkula District. Various water sport options are available at Tikkar Taai along with sites that organize river crossing and commando nets. Cultural Dance at Surajkund Crafts Mela In a unique public-private collaboration, Haryana Tourism has decided to give visitors a taste of rustic, farm life by registering and promoting 13 farms that organize stay and leisure options for corporate and families. These farms are located near Delhi. Haryana is also quite popular with golfing fraternity. The Haryana Toursim owned and operated Aravalli Golf Course at Faridabad has an exquisite clubhouse and spacious rooms for the comfort of golf enthusiasts. Soon there will be Light and Sound show at Tilyar Lake, Rohtak, modern state-of the art hotel at Gurgoan and Convention Centre at Hissar and also coming up are an adventure camp in Damdama, Gurgaon, a nature camp at Surajkund and a new wellness resort-cum-spa at village Kaziana near Pinjore and amusement park at Tilyar Lake, Rohtak under Public Private Partnership mode.
Upholding History and Heritage
Sites of historical significance have been painstakingly restored and turned into tourist attraction. Like the Pinjore Gardens, built in the 17th century and the only Mughal Gardens outside Kashmir, located on the Chandigarh-Shimla National Highway is a heritage resort that offers best of facilities for tourists. The sprawling gardens at the foothills of the Shivaliks remain an all time tourist favorite it especially comes to life during the Pinjore Heritage Festival that brings together competitions, recitals, traditional crafts and food. Similarly for the Raja Nahar Singh Palace, Ballabgarh (Faridabad) that boasts of luxurious rooms and is ideally suited for hosting royal weddings and social gatherings. Kurukshetra is the sacred site where Lord Krishna preached the sermon of eternal Bhagwad Gita. Haryana Tourism has played a pivotal role in upholding the town’s legendary past and making it accessible to visitors. Neelkanthi Yatri Nivas and Parakeet in Pipli are some good accommodation options in the area.
