Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Haryana Government Plans Technology-Led Push To Make Tourism More Attractive
The Haryana government wants more people to visit the state and stay longer.
It plans to use new technology and improve tourist facilities.
The government wants visitors to enjoy Haryana’s history, villages, hills, crafts and religious places.
Important destinations include Kurukshetra, Pinjore, Surajkund and Morni.
Surajkund may be developed into a cultural centre that operates all year.
The state has identified 20 tourism hubs.
Haryana Tourism Corporation runs 42 tourism complexes and many restaurants and halls.
The minister says tourism can create jobs, help local businesses and showcase Haryana’s culture.
The Haryana government plans to attract Indian and international tourists through technology, improved facilities and local participation.
The state is promoting heritage, spiritual, eco, adventure, rural, farm, cultural and golf tourism, along with homestays and MICE tourism.
Officials aim to encourage visitors to stay longer and explore sites including Kurukshetra, Pinjore, Surajkund, Morni and Narnaul-Mahendragarh.
Twenty tourism hubs and destination areas have been identified across Haryana.
Haryana Tourism Corporation operates 42 tourism complexes with 842 air-conditioned rooms, 42 restaurants and other facilities.
- Who
- The Haryana government, led on this issue by Heritage and Tourism Minister Dr Arvind Kumar Sharma.
- What
- A plan to expand Haryana tourism through technology, better facilities, local participation and varied tourism offerings.
- When
- The announcement was made on Sunday, World Tourism Day.
- Where
- Across Haryana, including Kurukshetra, Pinjore, Surajkund, Morni and Narnaul-Mahendragarh.
- Why
- To attract more visitors, encourage longer stays, create employment, strengthen the local economy and promote Haryana’s cultural identity.
- Tourism message
- “Ghooman Aao, Haryana Dekho”
- Identified destinations
- 20 tourism hubs and destination areas
- Tourism complexes
- 42 complexes operated by Haryana Tourism Corporation
- Accommodation
- 842 air-conditioned rooms and eight dormitories
- Food facilities
- 42 restaurants and five fast-food centres
- Event facilities
- 56 conference, multipurpose, banquet and convention halls
- Additional infrastructure
- 15 petrol pumps operated by Haryana Tourism Corporation