In India, Kurukshetra holds enormous historical and religious
significance. It is the famed battleground upon which the epic battle known as The
Mahabharat was fought. It is also known as The Land of The Gita, where
Lord Krishna is said to have delivered the sermon of The Bhagwad Gita to
Arjun. And if one goes further back into the mists of time, the antiquity of
Kurukshetra holds yet another dimension — it is the abode of the legendary sage
Vyasa who compiled the Vedas and the Puranas.
Modern day Kurukshetra continues to exude a sense of old-world charm and an
enduring aura of peace and tranquillity. With as many as 365 holy shrines, it
is an important destination for Hindu pilgrims. Moreover, the large number of
heritage structures and archaeological sites makes it bustling centre of
tourism.
Kurukshetra enjoys significant location advantages, being just 160 kilometres
away from the Indian capital city of New Delhi. It is well-connected by road,
rail and even air since the Chandigarh airport is a mere 116 kilometres away.
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