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Haryana was carved out of the Indian state
of Punjab on 1st November 1966. It has Uttar Pradesh on its eastern border,
Punjab on its western border, Himachal Pradesh and Shivalik Hills on its
northern border and Delhi, Rajasthan and Aravali Hills on its southern
border. Haryana has a network of tourist complexes, named after birds.
These have been set up along the national / state highways and at districts,
towns and at places around Delhi. Some of the tourist complexes in Haryana
are Badhkal Lake, Dabchik, Jungle Babbler, Karna Lake, Kala teetar, Surajkund
and Yadvindra Gardens at Pinjore. The internationally famous Surajkund
Crafts Mela is held every year in the month of February, to promote Indian
arts and handicrafts. The 'Mango Festival' and the 'Kurukshetra Festival'
have also become popular annual events.
The hottest months are May and June and the coldest being December and
January. Best time to visit is October to March.
How to reach
Air:
Nearest airport is in the capital Chandigarh. Haryana, situated in the
northern part of the country is well connected to major destinations all
across the country. Indian Airlines connects Chandigarh, the capital to
Delhi, Amritsar, Leh, Mumbai and Goa. One can also go for Jet Airways,
connected to Delhi with regular flights. The airport is situated at 11
km from the city centre and taxis and auto-rickshaws are available to
commute to the city. Some parts of Haryana is also very close to the Indira
Gandhi International Airport in Delhi which also provides an easy access
to the state. Pre-paid taxi and luxury buses are available just outside
the airport for onward tour.
Rail :
The main railway station in Haryana is Chandigarh. All the
major places in Haryana are connected to Delhi and other important centers
all over the country in India by a good network of trains. Both the Central
and Northern Railways have extensive networks in Haryana.
Road :
There is a good road network in the state that connects all the places
in Haryana to each other as well as from the places outside the state
boundary like Delhi, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh. The Haryana State Road
Transport Corporation and private operators have good services to all
the places in the state. There are regular bus services between these
places. Haryana can boast of an excellent road network to and from the
state. Some parts of the state are within the National Capital Region
and are at a short driving distance from Delhi.
Top
Tourist Information Centers
Department of Tourism - Govt.
of Haryana
17-19, Sector 17-B,
Chandigarh
Tel : 0172-2702955-56-57
Fax: 2703185
Contact: E-mail
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CITCO Information Center
SCO 121-122, Sector 17-B,
Chandigarh - 160017
Phone : 91-172 - 4644430 – 34, 2704761, 2704356
Fax : 91-172-4644441 |
Haryana Government
Tourist Bureau, 36, Janpath,
Chanderlok Building, New Delhi
Phone : 011-23324910-11
Fax : 011-23713373
Contact: E-mail
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Tourist Information Centre
Chandigarh Administration 1st floor,
Interstate Bus Terminus,
Sector 17, Chandigarh
Phone :0172 – 2704614 |
Tourist Information Centre PUNJAB
Inter State Bus Terminus,
Sector 17, Chandigarh
Phone :0172 – 2699140
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Tourist Information Centre
Uttaranchal and Uttar Pradesh
Inter State Bus Terminus,
Sector 17, Chandigarh
Phone :0172 – 2707649
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Tourist Information Centre
Jammu and Kashmir Guest House,
Sector 5, Chandigarh
Phone :0172-2743556 |
Tourist Information Centre HIMACHAL
Inter State Bus Terminus,
Sector 17, Chandigarh
Phone :0172 – 2708569 |
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