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Haryana Boosts Tourism: New Tech, Facilities, and Local Participation Drive Growth
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News18•27-09-2026, 16:00
Haryana Boosts Tourism: New Tech, Facilities, and Local Participation Drive Growth
- •Haryana aims to attract tourists globally by integrating ancient heritage with modern tourism approaches, focusing on sites like Kurukshetra, Pinjore, and Surajkund.
- •The state is developing Surajkund as a year-round cultural center and promoting a new tourism message: ‘Ghooman Aao, Haryana Dekho’.
- •Tourism initiatives extend beyond hotels to include local communities, farmers, artisans, and small businesses, fostering employment and economic growth.
- •Haryana is diversifying its tourism offerings to include heritage, spiritual, eco, adventure, rural, farm, golf, MICE, and cultural tourism, identifying 20 hubs.
- •Significant projects like the ‘Mahabharata Anubhav Kendra’ in Kurukshetra and adventure sports hubs at Hathnikund Barrage are enhancing tourist experiences.
Key Questions Answered
On World Tourism Day, Heritage and Tourism Minister Dr Arvind Kumar Sharma stated that the government wants tourists to stay, experience local culture, and return with memorable experiences. To reflect this vision, the state introduced the new message 'Ghooman Aao, Haryana Dekho' for visitors.
The Haryana government has identified 20 tourism hubs and destination areas to promote diverse sectors like heritage, spiritual, eco, adventure, rural, and cultural tourism.
The Hathnikund Barrage, Tikkar Taal, and Tilyar Lake are being developed as adventure sports hubs to offer activities like water sports, boating, jet skiing, and camping for youth and adventure-loving tourists.
