ABOUT HARYANA:

• Haryana, the ‘Green Land’ of the India came into existence with the reorganisation of Punjab on 1^st November, 1966.
• This ancient land has glorious history of over 5,000 years and is regarded as the birthplace of Indian Vedic Civilisation.
• It is considered to be the home of the legendary Bharata dynasty, which has given the name ‘Bharat’ to India.
• Haryana has been immortalised by its close association with the great epic Mahabharata.
• Lord Krishna preached his philosophy of Karma and Dharma through ‘Bhagwad Gita’ over here.
• Legendary sage Ved Vyasa is believed to have composed Mahabharata in Sanskrit on the banks of river Saraswati, which once flowed through the State.
• No doubt the State is studded with numerous pilgrim centres.
• Haryana continued to play a leading role in the history of India, till the advent of Muslims and the rise of Delhi as the imperial city.
• The three battles of Panipat are regarded as the turning points of Indian history.
• Today, it is famous for its spectacular progress in the field of agriculture and industry and is a pioneer in ‘Highway Tourism’.
• Haryana has also become the first State in the country to launch ‘Farm-Tourism’.
• It has been a trend-setter in the fields of ‘Golf Tourism’ and organising crafts festivals.
• The world renowned Surajkund Crafts Fair held every year in the month of February is one of the most important tourist attractions of Haryana.
• Sacred pilgrim sites, tourist resorts, Mughal gardens, beautiful lakes and bird sanctuaries etc. have made Haryana a perfect ‘Vacation Land’.
• Tourists are also lured by the lively folk dances and music, mouth-watering delicacies, exquisite handicrafts and handlooms, colourful fairs and festival and above all the hospitality of the simple and hard-working people of Haryana.

INFORMATION:

• Capital: Chandigarh
• Area: 44,212 sq. kms.
• Population: 2,53,51,462 (2011)
• Languages: Hindi
• Best Season: November to March
• Famous For: Green Revolution, Highway & Farm Tourism, Surajkund Crafts Fair.
• Climate (Temperature):
  • Winter (January and February): 6⁰ C to 22⁰ C
  • Pre Monsoon (March, April and May): 14⁰ C to 40⁰ C
  • Monsoon (June, July, August and September): 23⁰ C to 38⁰ C
  • Post Monsoon (October, November and December): 6⁰ C to 33⁰ C