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'''Tourism in Haryana''' relates to [[tourism]] in the state of [[Haryana]], India. There are 21 tourism hubs created by [[Haryana Tourism]], which are located in [[Ambala]], [[Bhiwani]] [[Faridabad]], [[Fatehabad, Haryana|Fatehabad]], [[Gurgaon]], [[Hisar, Haryana|Hisar]], [[Jhajjar]], [[Jind]], [[Kaithal]], [[Karnal]], [[Kurukshetra]], [[Panchkula]], [[Sirsa, Haryana|Sirsa]], [[Sonipat]], [[Panipat]], [[Rewari]], [[Rohtak]], [[Yamunanagar]], [[Palwal]] and [[Mahendergarh]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Tourism Hubs in Haryana|url=http://haryanatourism.gov.in/showpage.aspx?contentid=5026#hub|website=haryanatourism.gov.in|access-date=26 July 2015}}</ref><br />
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[[Haryana]] is officially part of [[Mahabharata]] and [[Krishna]] tourism development circuit plans of government of India and government of Haryana.<ref name=MIG1>[https://mediaindiagroup.wordpress.com/tag/mahabharata-circuit-an-addition-to-the-pilgrimage-tourism/ Mahabharata circuit an addition to the pilgrimage tourism]</ref><br />
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==Diversity of tourist attractions ==<br />
[[Haryana State Directorate of Archaeology & Museums]] and [[Haryana Tourism]] are responsible for archaeology and tourism in Haryana respectively.<br />
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* [[List of Indian states and territories by highest point#States|Highest point]] <br />
* [[List of Monuments of National Importance in Haryana|National monuments]]<br />
* [[List of State Protected Monuments in Haryana|State monuments]]<br />
* [[List of Indus Valley Civilisation sites|Indus-Sarasvati civilization sites]]<br />
* [[:Category:Monuments and memorials in Haryana|Monuments and memorials]]<br />
* [[:Category:Haryanavi culture|Culture]]<br />
* [[:Category:Dams in Haryana|Dams]]<br />
* [[:Category:Forts in Haryana|Forts]]<br />
* [[:Category:Lakes of Haryana|Lakes]]<br />
* [[:Category:Mountains of Haryana|Mountains]]<br />
* [[:Category:Museums in Haryana|Museums]]<br />
* [[Music of Haryana|Music]]<br />
* [[:Category:Hindu temples in Haryana|Temples]]<br />
* [[:Category:Tourist attractions in Haryana|Tourist attractions]]<br />
* [[:Category:Tourism in Haryana|Other]]<br />
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==Tourism by districts==<br />
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===Kurukshetra===<br />
Haryana is home to important religious sites dating to [[Vedic]] times. With a battery of temples and pilgrim centres concentrated in the 48-''kosas'' (92 miles) of land described in the epic ''[[Mahabharata]]'', legend and mythology play an important role in the history of [[Kurukshetra]], a place where the celestial song '[[Bhagwad Gita]]' is believed to have been delivered by [[Krishna]] to [[Arjuna]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://haryanatourism.gov.in/showpage.aspx?contentid=5151#experience=Pilgrim%20Tourism|access-date=25 July 2015}}</ref><br />
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Kurukshetra is also the location of [[Sheikh Chilli's Tomb]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kurukshetra.nic.in/tour/Religious/Mosque/SheikhChilliTomb/index.htm|access-date=25 July 2015}}</ref> <br />
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File:Hitopadesha.jpg|Bronze chariot of Lord Krishna and Arjuna at Kurukshetra<br />
File:Kurukshetra.jpg|A manuscript of Mahabharata depicting the war at Kurukshetra<br />
File:Sheikh Chilli maqbara.jpg|[[Sheikh Chilli's Tomb]]<br />
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===Hisar===<br />
[[Firoz Shah Palace Complex]], [[Asigarh Fort]], [[Blue Bird Lake]], [[Deer Park, Hisar]], [[Banawali]] and [[Rakhigarhi]] [[Indus Valley Civilisation]] sites, [[Kanwari]] [[Indus Valley Civilisation]] site.<br />
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Skeleton harappa.JPG|A skeleton from [[Rakhigarhi]] [[Indus Valley Civilisation]] on display in the [[National Museum, New Delhi]]<br />
Fort of Firoz Shah Tughlaq at Hisar.jpg|1354 CE fort of [[Firuz Shah Tughlaq]] at Hisar<br />
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===Faridabad===<br />
[[Badkhal Lake]], [[Suraj Kund]], [[Nahar Singh Mahal]], Dabua Colony are some of tourist places in Faridabad.<br />
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File:Dried Badkhal lake.jpg|Dried Badkhal lake<br />
File:Suraj Kund.jpg|Suraj Kund<br />
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===Panchkula===<br />
Panchkula is known for [[Mata Mansa Devi Mandir|Mansa Devi temple]], [[Pinjore Gardens]] and [[Morni]] Hills.<br />
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File:Yagya Shala, within the Mansa Devi temple complex, Panchkula near Chandigarh.jpg|Yagya Shala, within the Mansa Devi temple complex<br />
File:A temple in Mansa Devi temple complex, Panchkula near Chandigarh.jpg|A temple in Mansa Devi Complex<br />
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== Gurugram==<br />
Gurugram is famous for Sultanpur National Park. Its most famous for international tourist visits. It is located in Sultanpur village on Gurugram-Jhajjar highway 15&nbsp;km from Gurugram city and 50&nbsp;km from Delhi.<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Divisions of Haryana]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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{{National Parks of India}}<br />
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{{Tourism in India}}<br />
{{Districts of Haryana}}<br />
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