Haryana

Haryana on map of India

Haryana is a state in northern India.

Districts

• Ambala Division — in the north of the state
• Gurgaon Division — in the south of the state
• Hisar Division — in the west of the state
• Rohtak Division — in the east of the state

Cities

• 1 Ambala. Ambala is essentially a twin city consisting of Ambala Cantonment and Ambala City. 

• 2 Faridabad. The largest city, just south of Delhi. 

• 3 Gurgaon. Delhi's burgeoning shopping and IT suburb. 

• 4 Hisar. City in Haryana and an important centre of education. 

• 5 Kurukshetra (Dharmakshetra). Holy city of Srimad Bhagwat Gita. 

• 6 Rohtak. A city with a very old historical background. 

• 7 Sonipat. Ancient city known as Swarnaprastha. 

• 8 Karnal. Anciently known as Angpradesh, the City of Karna. 

• 9 Panipat. An ancient and historic city that is sometimes called The City of Weaver, also site for many battles times during the last 500 years. 

Other destinations

• Jarwa Reserve
• Morni Hills
• Sultanpur National Park

Understand

A Hindu-dominated state that split off from largely Sikh Punjab in 1966. Haryana surrounds Delhi on three sides and is dominated by its suburban and commercial sprawl. The remainder of the state is largely agrarian, and there are few attractions to slow down the passing tourist.

Eat

Typical dishes include kadhi pakora, besan masala roti, bajra aloo roti, churma, kheer, Bathua raita, methi gajar, singri ki sabzi, and tamatar chutney.

Drink

Lassi and sherbet are two popular non-alcoholic beverages in Haryana.