About Kurukshetra
Chandrapur to Kurukshetra distnce : 1376 km
Estimated travel time : 23.6 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 Chandrapur to Kurukshetra is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chandrapur to Kurukshetra by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Chandrapur to Kurukshetra distance is 1376 Km and is 23.6 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Nagpur - Known as the Orange City, Nagpur is famous for its oranges and is also the geographical center of India. The city has many attractions such as the Nagpur Central Museum, Deekshabhoomi, and Sitabuldi Fort.
2. Wardha - Located around 80 km from Nagpur, Wardha is known for its association with Mahatma Gandhi. Visitors can explore the Sevagram Ashram, Gandhi Gyan Mandir, and Magan Sangrahalaya.
3. Bhopal - The capital city of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal has a rich history and is known for its beautiful lakes, palaces, and mosques. Some popular attractions include Upper Lake, Taj-ul-Masajid, Bhojtal, and the historic Bhopal Fort.
4. Sanchi - Approximately 50 km from Bhopal, Sanchi is famous for its UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sanchi Stupa. Dating back to the Mauryan period, the stupa is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site.
5. Gwalior - Located in Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior is renowned for its magnificent Gwalior Fort, which offers panoramic views of the city. Other attractions include the Jai Vilas Palace, Tansen Tomb, and Tomb of Mohammad Ghaus.
6. Agra - While not precisely on the way, Agra is a popular stopover for visitors traveling from Chandrapur to Kurukshetra. It is home to the iconic Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
7. Mathura - Another significant stopover near Kurukshetra is Mathura, known as the birthplace of Lord Krishna. Visitors can explore temples like Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple Complex, Dwarkadhish Temple, and Kusum Sarovar.