About Kurukshetra
Chirkunda to Kurukshetra distnce : 1468 km
Estimated travel time : 23.4 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 Chirkunda to Kurukshetra is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chirkunda to Kurukshetra by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Chirkunda to Kurukshetra distance is 1468 Km and is 23.4 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Dhanbad - Dhanbad is known for its coal mines and is often referred to as the "Coal Capital of India." Visitors can explore the Panchet Dam, Topchanchi Lake, and Maithon Dam.
2. Giridih - Giridih is a town known for its natural beauty and religious significance. Tourists can visit places like Parasnath Hills, Usri Falls, and Hari Har Dham.
3. Deoghar - Deoghar is a famous pilgrimage site in Jharkhand and is known for the Baidyanath Temple, which is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India. The town also has other attractions like Nandan Pahar and Satsang Ashram.
4. Patna - Patna, the capital city of Bihar, has a rich historical and cultural heritage. Tourists can explore attractions like Golghar, Gandhi Maidan, Patna Museum, and Mahavir Mandir.
5. Varanasi - Varanasi, also known as Kashi or Benares, is one of the oldest cities in the world and is considered a holy place in Hinduism. Visitors can witness the famous Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and take a boat ride on the river Ganges.
6. Allahabad - Allahabad is a city located at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. It is well-known for the Kumbh Mela, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. Other attractions include Allahabad Fort, Triveni Sangam, and Anand Bhavan.
7. Kurukshetra - Finally, your destination, Kurukshetra, is a holy place for Hindus and has great significance in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. Visitors can explore attractions like the Brahma Sarovar, Jyotisar, and the Kurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre.