Places to Visit in Haryana, India

India, the seventh-largest country in the world by land area, is located in South Asia. It shares borders with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. The country is often divided into regions like South India  (KERALA TOURIST SPOTS) and North India. North India, located just northwest of Delhi, includes states such as Himachal Pradesh to the north, Uttar Pradesh to the east, Rajasthan to the south, and Haryana, which surrounds Delhi on three sides.

There are countless tourist spots to explore in North India. Even after multiple trips, you'll likely find there's still more to see and do. Most visitors arrive at the Delhi airport and from there take different routes to the various sightseeing destinations in North India. If you’re heading to Shimla, Kullu Manali, or Chandigarh, you’ll likely pass through Haryana, a state in North India that borders Delhi and is well-connected by road and train (TAJ MAHAL AGRA INDIA).

Jyotisar Temple

Jyotisar Temple is located in the Kurukshetra district of Haryana. It is a Hindu temple where Lord Krishna is believed to have delivered the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna, one of the most important moments in the Mahabharata epic. The temple is surrounded by nature and features a sacred banyan tree, where the divine message is said to have been shared.

 

There's also a marble chariot statue that represents Krishna and Arjuna. Jyotisar Temple can be part of a Hindu pilgrimage, but for other visitors, it's a peaceful travel stop. You may spend around 30 minutes here, saying your prayers, sitting under the banyan tree, and enjoying the surroundings (BOROBUDUR TEMPLE, INDONESIA).

The sacred banyan tree and marble chariot at Jyotisar Temple in Kurukshetra, with devotees offering prayers.

Bhisma Kund
Bhisma Kund is in Narkatari, Haryana, and is connected to a well-known story from the Mahabharata. It is believed that Arjuna shot an arrow into the ground to bring water for Bhishma Pitamah, who was lying on a bed of arrows during the battle of Kurukshetra. The pond that formed is known as Bhisma Kund.

Today, visitors can see this water body and reflect on the values of respect and duty shown in the story. It’s a calm spot, often included in spiritual or historical visits to the Kurukshetra area.

Entrance and view of Bhisma Kund in Narkatari, Haryana, showing the sacred water surrounded by temple structures and prayer areas.

If you’re already visiting Kurukshetra, both Jyotisar Temple and Bhisma Kund are worth a short stop to understand the roots of India’s epic history.