About Haryana
The small state of Haryana, spread
over an area of over 44,000 square kilometers, was founded
in 1966 when the former state of Punjab was divided
into Haryana and the modern Punjab. It is both the oldest
and most modern of places. Most of tourists who come
to India pass through Haryana, the state that surrounds
Delhi on three sides, the capital of the country, and
whose highways lead to Agra, Rajasthan, and Himachal
Pradesh.
As they drive through, tourists are
treated to the view of neat and abundant green fields,
and a growing number of modern residential complexes
and industrial townships. For those who want to relax
for some time during the journey, there are numerous
roadside resorts with which the state government has
dotted all the major highways. However, there is much
more to discover and enjoy in the state of Haryana.
LOCATION
Located in the Northern part of India, Haryana is bound
by Uttar Pradesh in the east, Punjab in the west, Himachal
Pradesh in the north and Rajasthan in the South. The
national capital territory of Delhi is next to Haryana.
Haryana is situated between the latitude 30.30°
North and longitude 74.60° East.
Most of Haryana is in the plains with
the Aravali mountain range starting its westward journey
from here. The Yamuna is the only major river that passes
through this small state, which is one of the greenest
in the country. There is a very good network of canals
throughout the state, giving it the much-needed impetus
for agriculture, the mainstay of Haryana's economy.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Climatically, the state of Haryana has three major seasons.
The summers are the hottest months (April to June) when
the mercury normally remains over 40°C. This is
followed by the monsoon, which continues from July to
September. The average annual rainfall in the state
is 580 mm. The winter months are extremely cold with
the temperature hovering around 5°C most of the
time from November to February. |
