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Introduction
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.
Just a short drive from Delhi, one can visit Haryana's tourist complexes for a day.
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Tourist Attractions
Badhkal Lake, Dabchik, Jungle Babbler, Karna Lake, Sohna, Surajkund, Dumdama, Sultanpur, Kurukshetra.
Surajkund
The internationally famous Surajkund Crafts Mela is held every year in the month of February, to promote Indian arts and handicrafts at Surajkund, only 10 kms from Delhi.
Dumdama
Is basically a lake surrounded by the enchanting Aravali Ranges and is popular for rock climbing, paragliding and ballooning. Motorable from Delhi.
Sultanpur
Sultanpur was declared a waterbird reserve in 1972. The grounds are lush with lawns, trees and shrubs and masses of bougainvillaea. Sultanpur is a good place for birdwatching. Motorable from Delhi (46 kms).
Kurukshetra
About 154 kms. from Delhi is Kurukshetra, the place where the famous battle of the epic, Mahabharata was fought. It was here that the message of the Gita, the doctrine of Hindus, was given by Lord Krishna to doubt ridden Arjuna on the battlefield. The Kurukshetra tank attracts millions of pilgrims during eclipses, when the water is believed to be especially purifying.
How to reach:Easily accessible by road.
What to see:Kurukshetra tank and Lal Masjid.
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Where to stay
Delhi offers a wide variety of accommodation ranging from super delux five star hotels to moderate and budget hotels. Some of them are - Ashok Hotel, Best Western Surya, Hyatt Regency, The Oberoi, Maurya Sheraton, Taj Mahal Hotel, Le Meridien, Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, Taj Palace Intercontinental, Centaur Hotel, Hotel Samrat, Vasant Continental, Park Hotel, Ambassador, Claridges, Hotel Imperial, Qutab Hotel, The Oberoi Maidens, etc.
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Chandigarh
Covering an area of 56 square kilometres, Chandigarh is the first 'planned' city of India designed by the French architect Le Corbusier. The city has neatly laid out roads, parks, buildings, boulevards and streets lined by endless rows of trees and shrubs. The city is named after the Goddess Chandi Devi, whose white - domed temple stands on the slope of a hill in the north east of Chandigarh, on the edge of the Shivalik hills. Spread over an area of 114 sq. kms, it is a modern city, built in 47 sectors.
How to reach:Indian Airlines connects Chandigarh with Delhi and Leh. Well linked by rail with Mumbai, Delhi, Kalka and other major cities in India. Can easily be approached by road. Amritsar-264 kms, Dehradun-230 kms, Delhi-248 kms, Shimla-117 kms, Kullu-273 kms, Bhakra-116 kms, Kasauli-77 kms, Jammu-380 kms.
Where to stay: Hotel Shivalik View, Mount View, Hotel Piccadily, Maya Palace, Sun Beam, Rikhy's international, Kapil, President, Pankaj.
What to see: Sukhna Lake, Rose Garden and the Rock Garden, Capitol Complex, Leisure Valley, Bougainvillea Park, Shanti Kunj, Terraced Garden, Topiary Park, Museum Complex, Government Museum & Art Gallery, City Museum.
Excursions: Yadavindra Gardens at Pinjore and Morni Hill (45 kms)
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