Haryana, the land of great culture and heritage, is coming up as an attractive travel destination.Due to its proximity to Delhi, a number of services as well as recreational centres for tourists have come up in Haryana.Haryana tourism highlights on cultural, pilgrim tourism, adventure, golf tourism and developing new locations as crafts centres.Haryana is renowed for its handicrafts, folk music, dance, pottery and various kinds of embroidery and weaving.The district wise tourism in Haryana is discussed below :

AMBALA :

• It is located on the North-Eastern edge of Haryana. The history of the district dates back to AD 14th century and is believed to have been founded by Amba Rajput during this period. Yet another legend says that the district has got its name after Goddess ‘Bhawani Amba' whose temple still exists in Ambala city.
• The Bhawani Amba temple (named after the Goddess Bhawani) is a widely visited place in Ambala. The town is home to many Gurudwaras (Sikh temples), some of which have historical importance. The Badshahi Bag Gurudwara, Sheesh Ganj Gurudwara, Manji Sahib Gurudwara, Labhuwala Talaah and Sangat Sahib Gurudwara are worth visiting. Popular Muslim shrines of Lakhi Shah and Taqwal Shah, Saint Paul's Church and an old British Christian cemetery are also situated in Ambala. Patel park in Ambala Cantt and City Park in Ambala city have beautiful gardens. The Subhash Chandra Bose Park in Subhash Colony, Ambala Cantt has become a popular site for city dwellers.

FARIDABAD :

• It was founded on 15th August, 1979 and became the 12th district of Haryana. The district is bordered by the Union Territory of Delhi (National Capital) on its North, Gurgaon district on the West and State of Uttar Pradesh on its East and South.
• The history of the city dates back to AD 1607, when Sheikh Farid, treasurer of Jahangir founded it with the object of protecting the highway, which passed through , the town. The district has several places to visit and explore. The Badhkal Lake Tourist Complex, Surajkund Tourist Complex, Aravalli Golf Course, Raja Nahar Singh Palace, Baba Farid's Tomb and Dabchick are the famous tourist spots, which are worth visiting.

FATEHABAD :

• It is located in the South-Western part of Haryana .The town was founded by Firoz Shah Tughlaq in the 14th century and named after his son Fateh Khan. Fatehabad district has a long lasting history dating back to Harappan period. There is a small and a beautiful mosque known as Humayun Mosque located at Fatehabad town. Firoz Shah Tughlaq had built a fort, which is now in ruins, the fortification walls can be seen on the East of the town. Other prime attractions here are Lat or a Stone Pillar, Kunal Mound, Banawali Mound etc.

GURGAON :

• It is one of the important districts of Haryana, which has been included in the National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi. The district derived its name from the name of Guru Dronacharya. The village was given as gurudakshina to him by his students.The district is surrounded by Delhi and Rajasthan. The district has several other places to visit, out of which Sultanpur Lake Bird Sanctuary is a worth visiting place for its natural beauty. Sohna is a small town known especially for its remarkable hot springs. Other prime attractions here are Shiv temple, Sheesh Mahal, Sheetala Devi temple etc. Karnal and Jind districts of Haryana have also been included to National Capital Region in 2015.

BHIWANI :

• It is located on the Western part of Haryana. The district is surrounded by Hisar district on its North, some areas of Jhunjunu and Churu districts of Rajasthan on its West, Mahendragarh on its South and district Rohtak on East. The district was founded on 22nd December, 1972 and was named after the administrative city Bhiwani. It was founded by the Rajput Neem after his wife named Bhani. It is also called Chhoti Kashi because there are about 300 temples within the town. It is now a progressive industrial town.
• Gauri Shankar temple of Bhiwani is known throughout the country. Other prime attractions here are Prithviraj Ki Kutchery, Star monument, Shrines of Khera Baba and Lohar Pir. Another important city of the district is Dadri, which was founded by the son of Prithviraj Chauhan. It is also a place for industrial and commercial activity.

HISAR :

• The city of Hisar was founded by a Muslim ruler, Firoz Shah Tughlaq in AD 1354. Hisar is an Arabic word, which means fort. A fort by the name of Hisar-e-Firoza was constructed by Firoz Shah Tughlaq in the year 1354. Hisar town was one of the prime centres of Harappan culture.
• Hisar is famous for its steel industry, therefore sometimes called as the Steel City of Haryana.The town has several sites to visit and rediscover. The Bishnoi mandir, Jain mandir, Gujari Mahal, Barsi Gate, Humayun’s Mosque, Jahaz Kothi and Lat ki Masjid are famous tourist destinations of the district.
• The town is home to three universities-Guru Jambheshwar University, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University and Lala Lajpat Rai Veterinary and Animal Science.

JHAJJAR :

• It was originally a part of the Rohtak district but was conferred a separate status of a district on 15th July, 1997. The name of the district is derived from Jharnaghar, a natural fountain. The town is believed to have been founded by one Chhaju and thereafter Chhajunagar was changed to Jhajjar. The town has developed into an important industrial centre of the state. Pratapgarh farms located in the district is an ethnic village and eco-tourism destination approved by Department of Tourism, Government of Haryana, which has in the last couple of years become a popular destination with tourists.

MEWAT :

• It lies in the Southern part of Haryana and North-Eastern part of Rajasthan. It covers a portion of the Indo-Gangetic plain to the West of Yamuna river and South-West of Delhi. The area is a distinct ethnic and socio-cultural tract. The Meos (tribal people of the district), who trace their roots to the early Aryan invasion of Northern India, call themselves Kshatriyas and have preserved their social and cultural traits to a surprisingly large extent, unlike the other tribes of nearby areas.

KARNAL :

• It is located on the Western bank of river Yamuna, which flows about 11 km to the East forming Eastern boundary of the district. Karnal is an important city of the state Haryana, which lies on Sher Shah Suri Marg. The city is believed to have been founded by King Karna and hence came to be known as Karnal. There are several places to visit in the district. The worth visiting places include Kalander Shah's Tomb, Devi temple, Cantonment Church Tower, Old Fort, Miran Sahib's Tomb etc. The city has made a significant contribution in the production of rice, wheat and milk in the state. The agriculture research institutions of national importance are National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Central Soil Salinity Research Institute (CSSRI), Wheat Research Directorate, National Bureau of Animal Genetics Resources and Sugarcane Breeding Institute.

MAHENDRAGARH :

• It is located in the South-Western part of Haryana. The historical sites include the Jal Mahal, Chor Gumbad, Birbal Ka Chhatta, Tomb of Shah Wilayat, Mausoleum of Ibrahim Khan Nasibpur, Tomb and Tripolia of Shah Quli Khan. Among religious places, the worth visiting sites are the Chamunda Devi Mandir, Modawala Mandir and Dhosi Hill.

KAITHAL :

• It is situated in the North-West of the state. At present, the district of Kaithal is a flourishing agricultural town known for its cotton and rice. Kaithal is famous for the remnants of old forts and fortresses, centuries old temples, ponds, pools, gurudwaras, samadhies of saints and great personalities and graveyards of Muslim faquirs depicting the long lasting history of the city's antiquity, cultural heritage and prosperity.
• The town Kaithal is also famous for food processing industries (cotton and rice). The Phelgu tank, Tomb of Razia Sultan, Gurudwara Nanji Sahib, Gurudwara Neen Sahib, Gurudwara Topiyon Wala, Gyarah Rudri temple, temples of Saraswati, Kapil Muni and Brick temples are the major attractions for the tourists.

JIND :

• The district derives its name from the town Jaintapuri. It is also said that this town was founded at the time of Mahabharata. According to legends, the Pandavas built a temple in honour of Jainti Devi (the Goddess of Victory), offered prayers for success and then launched their historic battle with the Kauravas. The town grew up around the temple and was named Jaintapuri (Abode of Jainti Devi), which later on came to be known as Jind. Jind is famous for its numerous temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• Raghbir Singh, ruler of Jind, built a temple known as Bhuteshwara temple, with a large tank around it, locally known as Rani Talab.The other places of worship are the temples of Hari Kailash, tanks of surajkund and Jawala Maleshvara Tirath.
• A sacred gurudwara is also present in the town, which is built in memory of Guru Tegh Bahadur.

PANCHKULA :

• It became the 17th district of Haryana in the year 1990. It is surrounded by Himachal Pradesh in the North, Ambala district in the East, Kurukshetra district in the South and Punjab and Union Territory of Chandigarh in the West. The district abounds in many places, the antiquity of which has been established by archaeological explorations. The major tourist attractions are Morni Hills, Pinjore gardens, Mansa Devi temple and the picturesque Kalka Town.

Sonipat :

• It was originally a part of Rohtak district, but was declared a separate district on 22nd December, 1972. It lies in the South-East of Haryana. The places of religious importance in the district are Shri Gita Bhawan Mandir, Nirankari Sant Bhawan, Shri Gurunanak Gurudwara, Jain Mandir, Methodist Mission Church etc.

KURUKSHETRA :

• It is located in the North-Eastern part of Haryana. The name of this district signifies that this was the Land of Kurus. The place is famous for hosting the Battle of Mahabharata, where Lord Krishna had recited Bhagwad Gita on the battlefield, hence sometimes this place is referred to as the Land of Righteousness. The Kurukshetra district is a tourist delight and there are about 360 tirthas of religious and historic importance. The foremost destinations are Brahmasarovar Temple, Sthaneswar Mahadev Mandir, Jyotisar, Baan-Ganga, Bhisam Kund (Narkatari), Chandrakupa, Nabhi Kamal, Bhadra Kali Mandir, Arnai Temple, Prachi Tirath Pehowa, Saraswati Tirath Pehowa, Prithduk Tirath Pehowa, Rantuk Yaksh Bir Pipli, Karan Ka Tila etc. The city has retained its culture and tradition and has developed into a modern town having some of the institutions viz Kurukshetra University, National Institute of Technology, Science Museum, which are of national importance. The Government of Haryana established the Kalpana Chawla Planetarium in Jyotisar, Kurukshetra.

REWARI :

• This district is situated in the Southern part of Haryana at only 80 km from the national capital, New Delhi. According to legends, a king named Rewat had a daughter whose name was Rewati. But the king used to call her Rewa lovingly. The king founded and established a city named Rewa wadi after the name of her daughter. Later this town was called by the name of Rewari instead of Rewa wadi. The district is famous for its metal works. There are shops, which sell brass utensils and other articles made from brass. The places of tourist delight are Red Mosque (Lal Masjid) near the old courts (Kutchery), Bada Talab, Ghanteshwar Mandir, Rewari Heritage, Steam Locomotive Museum etc.

PANIPAT :

• It was originally a part of district Karnal, which was upgraded as a separate district on 1st January, 1992. Panipat is a historic city known for the Battles of Panipat. These battles changed the course of the Indian history. Panipat is known for its furnishing fabrics and carpets. The old town has some interesting havelis and a 14th century tomb-shrine of the Sufi Saint Qalandar Shah. The main places of attraction are the Graves of Ibrahim Lodhi, Kabuli Bagh, Devi Mandir, Kala Amb, Salar Gunj Gate and Tomb of Bu-Ali Shah Kalandar.

Palwal :

• It is the 21st district of Haryana. It is a place of great antiquity, supposed to figure in the earliest Aryan traditions under the name of Apelava, part of the Pandava kingdom of Indraprastha, which was later restored by Vikramaditya. Palwal has the world's second temple of God Parsuram in Kulena. Palwal is famous for its greenery and parks, some of them are Shradhananda Park, D Park, Tikona Park, Panchayat Bhavan, Killey Wala Park etc.

ROHTAK :

• It is located in the South-East region of Haryana. Rohtak is considered to be the Political Capital of Haryana and has given birth to several political leaders of the state. The town has a glorious history and is believed to have derived its name from the Roherra (Tacoma undulate) tree called Rohitaka in Sanskrit. Asthal Bohar, a place situated 6-7 km East of Rohtak city is known for its ancient sculptured stone idols. Meham town is 30 km West of Rohtak district and has two ancient monuments in the town-Jama Masjid and Pirzada Masjid.

YAMUNANAGAR :

• It was earlier known as Abdullahpur. Before Independence, it was a small village with population concentrated around the railway station. After partition of India, many refugees from Punjab in Pakistan chose Yamunanagar as their new home and in the process adding to the culture of the town. It is now a fast growing industrial town of Haryana. The various places of tourists' delight are Adi Badri, Gopal Mochan, Chaudhary Devi Lal Herbal Park, Kathgarh Herbal Park etc.