Visit Haryāna


Haryana, a state in Northern India, is known for its rich cultural and historical heritage. It is bordered by the states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Punjab as well as the national capital, Delhi. Some of its major cities are Chandigarh (the joint capital of Haryana and Punjab), Faridabad, Gurgaon and Hisar.

Haryana has some interesting tourist attractions such as the Qutub Minar complex in Delhi which includes ancient monuments like the Iron Pillar dating back to 4th century AD; Sultanpur National Park with a variety of bird species; Kurukshetra where Hindus believe Lord Krishna gave his famous sermon on 'Karma'; and Bhakra Nangal Dam which is Asia's highest gravity dam built across Sutlej River.

An interesting historical fact about Haryana is that it was part of Greater Punjab before India's independence in 1947 when it was divided into two separate states - Haryana and Punjab - along religious lines.
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