Haryana
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Haryana is a state in the northern Plains region of India.
Districts
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in the north of the state
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in the south of the state
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in the west of the state
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in the east of the state
Cities
- — essentially a twin city consisting of Ambala Cantonment and Ambala City
- — the largest city, just south of Delhi
- — Delhi's burgeoning shopping and IT suburb
- — an important centre of education and steel production
- — anciently known as Angpradesh, the City of Karna
- — holy city of Srimad Bhagwat Gita
- — a city with a very old historical background
- — ancient city known as Swarnaprastha
- — an ancient and historic city that is sometimes called The City of Weaver, also site of many battles
- — an ancient and historic city that is sometimes called The City of Weaver, also site of many battles
- — ancient city known as Swarnaprastha
- — a city with a very old historical background
- — holy city of Srimad Bhagwat Gita
- — anciently known as Angpradesh, the City of Karna
- — an important centre of education and steel production
- — Delhi's burgeoning shopping and IT suburb
- — the largest city, just south of Delhi
Other destinations
- , Haryana — home to the red jungle fowl and other bird species, this has become a bird-watcher's destination.
- — a town in the Morni Hills
- — a paradise for bird watchers
- — a paradise for bird watchers
- — a town in the Morni Hills
Understand
Haryana is a Hindu-dominated state that split off from largely Sikh Punjab in 1966. Haryana surrounds Delhi on three sides and is dominated by that city's suburban and commercial sprawl. The remainder of the state is largely agrarian, with few attractions to slow down the passing tourist.
Get in
By plane
Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is the closest airport. There are no airports with passenger service in Haryana.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.