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Friday, September 26, 2014

9. Haryana


Tourism in Haryana

The pilgrim places of Haryana are thronged by devotees all over the year, who visit the important religious places to seek divine blessings and eternal happiness.

The state of Haryana has a long historical and cultural tradition which is manifested in the numerous religious places which fills the tourist with an intense sense of satisfaction. Some of the notable "Pilgrim Destinations" of Haryana are:

Kurukshetra- The historical place of "Kurukshetra" is the cradle of Hindu civilisation. The fierce battle field of the holy land of "Kurukhshetra" is a witness to the discourse between the mighty and valiant ruler "Arjuna" and his divine charioteer "Lord Krishna".

Jyotisar- The ancient place of "Jyotisar" is the nurturing ground of the values and principles that guide the oldest religion of the world, the "Hindu" religion. The significance of the place lies in the fact that the holy religious text of the "Hindus", the "Bhagwad Gita" was complied in this sacred place

Thanesar- The sacred place of "Thanesar" has two important religious temples of the "Sthanesvar Mahadev Temple" and the "Ma Bhadra Kali Temple" that draws several devotees throughout the year

Pehowa- The holy land of "Pehowa" is an important religious place among the Hindus, who pray to the deceased member of their family and offer "Pind Daan" to release them from the cycle of birth and rebirth

Khatushyam The holy place from the time of Mahabharata.

Panchkula- The beautiful place of Panchkula offers the tourist with numerous places of religious and historical importance, including "Morni hills" and "Tikkar Taal".

Dhosi Hill - A hill near Narnaul, having Vedic period Rishi, Chaywan's Ashram. Famous for preparation of Chyawanprash, and other herbal preparations.

Haryana Tourism Corporation (HTC) was constituted as a Public Limited Company under the Companies Act, 1956 on May 1, 1974. Haryana Tourism Corporation runs a range of tourist facilities including restaurants, hotels and leisure facilities. At present, HTC runs and maintains 42 Tourist Complexes spread across the state of Haryana. These Tourist Complexes offer visitors lodging, dining and recreational activities. Haryana Tourism also organises and hosts Surajkund International Crafts Mela (Fair) every year in the first fortnight of February.

Objectives

To promote Haryana as a leading tourist destination
To identify key tourist destinations within Haryana and promote it outside.
To provide auxiliary support in developing key tourist destinations.
To provide highest quality hospitality services to tourists.
To broaden and diversify the concept of tourism from Highway Tourism to Eco Tourism, Adventure Tourism, Pilgrim Tourism, Farm Tourism, Golf Tourism, Medical Tourism and Heritage Tourism etc. in order to meet new market requirements.

To ensure higher returns to government, through financial and social viable projects, and thereby provide employment.


Tourism Experience

HTC runs and maintains more than 42 properties ranging from a luxury hotel to heritage resorts and budget accommodation. The HTC Tourist Complexes are named after local birds and are in close harmony with nature.
Highway Tourism

Parakeet, Pipli
Karna Lake, Uchana
Oasis Fast Food
Skylark, Panipat
Ethnic India, Rai
Dabchick, Hodal

Weekend Tourism

Most of the HTC Tourist Complexes are designed to cater business and upper-segment family market.

Hotel Rajhans, Surajkund, Faridabad
Lake View Huts, Surajkund, Faridabad
Sunbird, Surajkund, Faridabad
Hermitage Huts, Surajkund, Faridabad
Badkhal, Faridabad
Tilyar Lake, Rohtak
Barbet, Sohna, Gurgaon
Saras, Damdama, Gurgaon
Sultanpur National Park & Bird Sanctuary, Gurgaon

Heritage Tourism


Pinjore Gardens
Raja Nahar Singh Palace, Ballabgarh

Pilgrim Tourism


Anjan Yatrika, Pehowa (District: Kurukshetra) 110 km from Chandigarh
Neelkanthi Krishna Dham Yatri Niwas (District: Kurukshetra) 154 km from Delhi
Jatayu Yatrika, Mata Mansa Devi (District: Panchklula) 2 km from Chandigarh
 

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