The commercialization of Gurgaon is well evident from the numerous skyscrapers, shopping malls, and thriving industries. However, cities and towns in Haryana like Gurgaon, Kurukshetra, Suraj kund, and Kanal are replete in Mythological connotations from the Mahabharata. The sayings and preaching of Bhagvad Gita by Lord Krishna to Arjuna are supposed to be delivered in Kurukshetra before Arjuna ventured on the gory battle between the Pandavas and Kauravas, on this historic battlefield. If you are of a historic bent of mind a Tour to Kurukshetra from Gurgaon will stand you in good stead. Reaching Kurukshetra from Gurgaon is not a problem at all, as it is easily accessible by the numerous buses and rented taxis that ply daily between the two cities.
Some of the places of interest that you can visit while on a Tour to Kurukshetra from Gurgaon are as follows.
Brahma Sarovar:
This sarovar or lake is considered to be pious by the many pilgrims who visit the holy city of Kurukshetra. It is dedicated to Brahma and is believed that anyone who takes a bath in the pool during the auspicious lunar eclipse, will be purified in mind and body. Many temples surround the lake.
Narkatari temple:
This temple was dedicated to Bhismah where he lay down on a bed of arrows. Banga Kund lies in close proximity to the temple.
Kamal Nabhi:
This tank is dedicated to Brahma. According to mythology he is supposed to have been born over here from the navel of a lotus.
Other places worth visiting in Kurukshetra are Panchmukti Hanuman, Saraswati Kund, a Gurudwara dedicated to the Sikh guru HarGobind Singh etc.
For a pleasant Tour to Kurukshetra from Gurgaon make a reservation in any one of the budget hotels and guest houses in Kurukshetra. Travel and tourism in Kurukshetra is incomplete without staying in Kurukshetra for a day or two.
