Kurukshetra got its name from King Kuru, the ancestor of the Pandavas and the Kauravas. The name evokes religious sentiment as the legendary war of Mahabharata was fought in the battleground here. That very battleground is also the birthplace of “Gita”, preached by Lord Krishna to Arjuna. H... Read More

Kurukshetra got its name from King Kuru, the ancestor of the Pandavas and the Kauravas. The name evokes religious sentiment as the legendary war of Mahabharata was fought in the battleground here. That very battleground is also the birthplace of “Gita”, preached by Lord Krishna to Arjuna. Hindu Pilgrims throng to Kurukshetra for a visit to this holy place. Brahmsarovar, the sacred water tank, Birla Gita Mandir and Baba Nath’s Haveli are situated in its vicinity today.
Near Kurukshetra town is another historical town Thanesar with an ancient Sthaneswar Mahadeva Temple. The sacred Sanhit Sarovar, Chatti Patshahi Gurudwara, remnants of Abhimanyu’s Fort in Amin village, Bhadra kali Mandir, Sheikh Chilli Tomb are some places near Kurukshetra of religious and historical importance.
Jyotisar, Panorma Science museum, Krishna Museum, Harsh ka tilla, Harshwardhan park, Jindal park, Kalpana Chawla planetarium, Bhor crocodile park and Mini Zoo (near Pipli) are other attractions. Kurukshetra is well connected by roads and railways.
Best time to visit: September to March
Languages spoken: Haryanvi, Hindi
Climate: Very hot summers, very cold winters and average monsoon
Holy places: Brahmsarovar, Gita Mandir, Sthaneswar Mahadeva Temple, Sanhit Sarovar, Chatti Patshahi Gurudwara, Bhadra kali Mandir, Sheikh Chilli Tomb
Knowledge centres: Panorma Science museum, Krishna Museum, Kalpana Chawla planetarium
Fun places and Picnic spots: Harshwardhan park, Jindal park, Bhor crocodile park, Mini Zoo (near Pipli)