Bijnor to Kurukshetra Cab
About Kurukshetra
Bijnor to Kurukshetra distnce : 176 km
Estimated travel time : 3.9 hours
Kurukshetra is the most popular city for tourism. Kurukshetra, also known as Dharmakshetra or Land of Bhagavad Gita is an important Hindu pilgrimage destination. Town is surrounded by several important Hindu Pilgrimage sites.
Kurukshetra is also known as land of Mahabharata and is located in state of Haryana ,India. Kurukshetra is land of historical and religious importance. It is the place where battle of Mahabharata was fought and Lord Krishna gave Arjuna a fair knowledge of the philosophy of karma in Jyotisar, a place near to kurukshetra. Kurukshetra was also called Thanesar or Sthaneswar, meaning 'place of God'. This town is famous for temples, lakes, museums and evidences of pre-harrappan and harppan civilizations also found here. Kurukshetra is surrounded by several religious places. According to Hindu mythology, the 48 kos Parikrama refers to roughly 90 km Parikrama around this holy town Parikrama is considered as complete if pilgrimage to all these sites on foot. Major attractions of town are Brahma sarovar, Sri krishna museum, Jyotisar etc. Other important place near kurukshetra is village town called Amin. It houses remains of a fort which is believed to be Arjunโs son Abhimanyuโs fort.
Taxi from Bijnor to Kurukshetra is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Bijnor to Kurukshetra by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Bijnor to Kurukshetra distance is 176 Km and is 3.9 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Hastinapur - It is situated on the banks of the Ganges River and is believed to be the ancient capital of the Kuru Kingdom. Hastinapur is of great historical and mythological significance and houses several temples and ancient ruins.
2. Meerut - The city of Meerut is known for its historical and cultural heritage. It is home to several historically important sites such as Jama Masjid, St. John's Church, and Sardhana Church.
3. Panipat - Panipat is famous for its role in Indian history as it witnessed three significant battles. The city has several historical sites, including the Panipat Museum and the tomb of Ibrahim Lodhi.
4. Karnal - Karnal is known for its lush green farmlands and the historical Karnal Fort. It is also home to the famous Karnal Lake, which is a popular picnic spot.
5. Kurukshetra - The final destination, Kurukshetra, is a sacred city in Hindu mythology. It is believed to be the place where the epic battle of Mahabharata took place. Kurukshetra has several ancient temples, lakes, and historic sites that attract pilgrims and history enthusiasts.
Tourist Attractions
Ancient Mound Amin
Bhadrakali Temple
Bhishma Kund
Narkatari
Bhor Saidan - Crocodile Farm
Brahma Sarovar
Dharohar Museum
Gurudawara Mastgarh (shahbad)
Jyotisar
Kurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre
Light and Sound Show at Jyotisar.
Sri Krishna Museum
Sannihit Sarovar
Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple
Kalpana Chawla Memorial Planetarium
Lakshmi Narayan temple
Falgu Tirth
O P Jindal park