About Kurukshetra
Hisar to Kurukshetra distnce : 171 km
Estimated travel time : 3 hours
Hisar to Kurukshetra is the most popular route 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 Hisar to Kurukshetra is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Hisar to Kurukshetra by car is well connected through Ambala - Hisar road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Hisar to Kurukshetra distance is 171 Km and is 3 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Braham Sarovar - Located in Kurukshetra, it is a sacred water tank associated with the Mahabharata. It is believed to be the exact spot where Lord Krishna preached the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna.
2. Jyotisar - Another significant spot in Kurukshetra, it is believed to be the exact location where Lord Krishna delivered the dialogue of the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna during the Mahabharata battle.
3. Kurukshetra Museum - It is situated in Kurukshetra and showcases various archaeological artifacts and exhibits related to the history and mythology of the region.
4. O.P. Jindal Park - Located in Hisar, it is a beautiful park with lush greenery, a musical fountain, and various recreational activities.
5. Firoz Shah Palace Complex - This historical site in Hisar consists of a palace, mosque, and a famous Baoli (stepwell). It showcases the architectural brilliance of the Tughlaq dynasty.
6. Bishnoi Mandir - Situated in Hisar, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known for its beautiful architecture and tranquil surroundings.
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