The Haryana & Chandigarh, ‘Green Lands’ of India came into existence with the reorganization of Punjab on 1st November 1966. This ancient land has a glorious history of over 5,000 years and is regarded as the birthplace of Indian Vedic Civilisation. It is considered the home of the legendary Bharatà dynasty, which has given the …
Picturesque Pinjore, the ancient town perched on the foothills of Shivaliks is famous for the Yadavindra gardens. It is believed that the Pandavas came here during their exile and the place came to be known as Panchpura. Yadavindra Gardens: The famous garden of Pinjore is the oldest surviving Mughal gardens in India. It was built …
The historic city on the banks of the river Yamuna is known for the three battles which changed the course of Indian history. The first battle was fought on 26 April 526, between Babur and Ibrahim Lodhi, the Sultan of Delhi. Ibrahim Lodhi was defeated and the Mughal rule started in India. The second battle …
Morni Hills, the only hill resort of Haryana, lies on the foothills of the Shivalik ranges. The idyllic hill retreat is a paradise’ for nature lovers. The two lakes and the Ghaggar river are the main attractions for the tourist. The lakes are separated by a hillock but are believed to be interconnected through a …
Kurukshetra, the ‘Land of Mahabharta’ is one of the holiest Hindu pilgrim centers in the country. It is named after King Kuru, the descendent of legendary king Bharat, after whom India was named Bharat. According to Puranas, Kurukshetra is the site from where Lord Brahma created the universe. It was here that the 18-day long …
Surajkund is located just 8 kms. from south Delhi on the Delhi-Agra National Highway and is also very well connected by road with Faridabad and Gurgaon. Today, it is synonymous with the world-famous Surajkund Crafts Fair, held every year from February 1 to February 15. Some of the finest handloom and handicraft traditions of India …
According to mythological legends, the ashram of Dronacharya, the Guru of Pandavas and Kauravas of Mahabharta epic was located here. The place was gifted to Dronacharya by Yudhistar, the Pandav prince as Guru Dakshina’ and it came to be known as Gurugram’, which later on became ‘Gurgaon’. Today, Gurgaon is one of the major corporate …
Faridabad, the most industrialized and populated city of Haryana is said to be founded in 1607. The city is believed to be named either after Sheikh Farid, the treasurer of Mughal emperor Jehangir or Baba Farid, a famous Sufi saint. Aravalli Golf Course The beautiful golf course is located on the Delhi – Agra National …
Ambala, the ‘City of Scientific Instruments’ is an important industrial and Sikh Pilgrim Centre. A large British cantonment was established here in 1843, since then it has been an important army cantonment. The main attractions of Ambala are Bhawani Amba Temple, Kali Mata Mandir, Badshahi Bag Gurudwara, Sis Ganj Gurudwara, Manji Sahib Gurudwara, and Sangat …
The Union Territory of Chandigarh is the capital of both Punjab and Haryana. This best-planned modern city of India was planned and designed by Le Corbusier, a famous French architect, and his cousin Pierre Jeanneret. The charming town referred to as the ‘paean to the urban planning’ is divided into several self-contained sectors, with its …