Samdhan to Kurukshetra Cab
About Kurukshetra
Samdhan to Kurukshetra distnce : 557 km
Estimated travel time : 8 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 Samdhan to Kurukshetra is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Samdhan to Kurukshetra by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Samdhan to Kurukshetra distance is 557 Km and is 8 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Bhima Devi Temple Complex - Located in Pinjore, this temple complex is dedicated to Goddess Bhima Devi and houses several ancient temples. It is a popular pilgrimage site and a great place for history buffs.
2. Morni Hills - Situated near Panchkula, Morni Hills is a picturesque hill station. The hills offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes and are a perfect spot for trekking, nature walks, and picnics.
3. Chandi Mandir - Located on the Chandigarh-Kalka highway, Chandi Mandir is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Chandi. It is believed that the temple grants wishes and attracts a large number of devotees.
4. Timber Trail - A popular tourist destination, Timber Trail is a cable car ride that takes you to the top of Parwanoo hills. The ride offers panoramic views of the Shivalik range and lush greenery. There are also resorts and restaurants for a relaxing stopover.
5. Gurudwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib - Situated in the historic town of Fatehgarh Sahib, this gurudwara holds immense significance for Sikhs. It marks the site where the two younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh were martyred. Devotees from all over the country visit this gurudwara.
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