Hisar

Hisar travel and tourism is a popular among the Indian and foreign tourists alike and for that the Hisar tour packages are a perfect way of exploring the splendor of the destination in North India. Earlier used to be spelt as Hissar, a city based on Harappan culture is nestled in the state of Haryana. It gives us a picture of the pre-historic times. The great ruler, Firoze Shah Tughlaq, founded the town. In 1803, the city was under the British rule. The city’s name ‘Hissar’ denotes ‘fortress’ in the Turkish language. The town is also associated with the Vedic tribes such as Bharatas, Purus, Kurus, Mujavatas and Mahavrishas. At present, it has become the biggest cotton industry of the country. The town is famous for cotton and silk. The city houses one of the most well-known educational institutions, the Hissar Agricultural Institute. The institute was once called as Hissar-e- Firoza which means the fort of Feroz. The town of Hisar is at a distance of about 162 kms from Delhi, the capital city of India. The district has its headquarters in the town itself and is spread over on are of 4191 sq kms.

General facts about Hisar
Location: North India
State: Haryana
Area: 4,191 sq. kms.
Language: Haryanvi, Hindi, Punjabi, English and Urdu
Climate: Hot, Arid and Humid
Major Attractions: Hemu Samadhi-Sthal, grave of Ibrahim Lodhi, Kabuli Bagh
Ideal Time to Visit: February to April and August to November

Tourist sightseeing in Hisar
Hisar reflecting the Harrapan culture has many more places to explore. The city gives us a picture of the pre-historic times. It has so many religious and historical places to visit such as Bishnoi Mandir, Sheela mata temple, Vishwakarma mandir, Khatiyan temple, Lat Ki Masjid, Humayuns Mosque, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Feroze Shahs Palace And Fort, Gujari Mahal, Jain Pillar, Jahaz Kothi, Pranpir Badshahs Tomb, Prithviraj Chauhan’s Fort, Barsi Gate, Dargah Char Qutub and  Agroha.

Climate of Hisar
Hisar experiences semi-arid and tropical climate, which goes into extreme as in summers, the climate is extremely hot and winters are bone chilling. It has sporadic rainfall even during the monsoon. The city takes a relief from the scorching heat of its summer in the month of June, which lasts till July, at an irregular intervals. The city generally experiences winter rains in the month of December till February.

How to reach Hisar

Hisar by Air: The nearest airport to Hisar is Indira Gandhi National Airport, Delhi at a distance of 174 kms.

Hisar by Rail:Hissar itself has its major rail junction.

Hisar by Road: The city is well connected with rodways connecting various cities.