Haryana Sightseeing Guide by newsdesk

pioneered holiday tourism in India - in the one Indian state with few natural or historical attractions to work on with its proactive tourism policy. Under this policy, golf tourism, adventure and sports tourism and highway tourism spots were developed. Manmade and natural lakes were utilised as resort complexes. They were named after the birds found locally and are conveniently located along the national highways passing through the state. The picnic spots in Haryana are picturesque with huge trees, shrubs awash with flowers and lakes that add to the scenic surroundings. Take a trip to , 32km from , to Dabchick, 92 km from Delhi, to Lake, 124 km from Delhi, or to (Saras), 64 km from Delhi and enjoy a day out with the family. Infrastructure is good and there are several restaurants, motels and snack stands to meet tourist needs. Saras even has facilities for boating, angling and kayaking. The Yadavindra Gardens are located in , 22km from . Fidai Khan, the foster brother of the Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb, designed the gardens. Worth looking at are the Shis Mahal with its symmetrical designs, the Rang Mahal, the cubical Jai Mahal, the mini zoo and the few fountains that operate only on weekends. These gardens offer conference facilities and have a bar, restaurant and guest rooms. The Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary is well frequented and has more than a hundred species of birds, including flamingos. This getaway also has a museum, watch towers and hideouts.

Haryana Sightseeing Guide by newsdesk