Tourism Gets a Major Boost in Haryana; Heritage and City Walk to be Held at 6 Historic Sites on May 30

Dr. Arvind Sharma Launches Heritage Walk Poster; Initiative to Connect Youth with Heritage

Chandigarh, May 2026 — Haryana Heritage and Tourism Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma, while addressing media persons during a press conference in Chandigarh today, announced that the second Heritage and City Walk 2026 will be organized across the state on May 30, 2026. He said that under the Haryana Tourism Corporation’s campaign “Aao Chalen Apni Virasat Ke Saath,” the second Heritage and City Walk will be held on Saturday, May 30, from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM at six major locations across the state. On this occasion, he also released a special brochure for the Heritage and City Walk.

He said that the objective of this initiative is to connect the people of the state, especially youth, students, and women, with Haryana’s rich historical, cultural, and religious heritage so that the younger generation can understand their history and cultural values and draw inspiration from them.

Dr. Arvind Sharma said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, the state government is working seriously towards preserving, restoring, and developing Haryana’s heritage as a tourism attraction. He stated that more than ₹100 crore is being spent on the development, conservation, and beautification of heritage and tourism sites across the state. The government’s vision is not limited to preserving historical buildings and sites, but also aims to create awareness among the public, especially youth, about their cultural heritage.

Registration Facility Through QR Code and Website; On-the-Spot Registration Also Available

Dr. Arvind Sharma said that the first Heritage Walk was organized on September 27, 2024, on the occasion of World Tourism Day and received an enthusiastic response from the public. Encouraged by its success, the second Heritage and City Walk is now being organized, and there are plans to conduct such walks every month in the future so that more and more people can connect with the state’s heritage and learn about various historical sites.

He informed that participants wishing to join the Heritage and City Walk will have to register through a QR code. Complete details and registration information are available on the website. In addition, interested participants will also be able to register on the spot at the venue. He said that a fee of ₹500 per person has been fixed, which includes water, tea, coffee, caps, and refreshments. Heritage guides will also be available at all locations to provide participants with detailed information about the history and significance of the sites.

Heritage and City Walk to Be Held in Pinjore, Morni, Kurukshetra, Surajkund, Rewari and Ballabhgarh

Dr. Arvind Sharma said that six major locations across the state have been identified for this edition of the Heritage and City Walk. In Pinjore, Panchkula district, participants will visit Yadavindra Gardens, Gurudwara Manji Sahib, Bhima Devi Temple Site Museum, Dharamandal Pinjore, and the Natural Baoli. In the Morni region, participants will tour the historic Morni Fort. In Kurukshetra, the walk will cover Jyotisar Tirth Sthal, the Sarovar, Virat Swaroop, and the Mahabharata Experience Centre Museum. In Faridabad’s Surajkund area, the walk will take participants from Surajkund Reservoir to the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary. In Rewari, the route will extend from Sandpiper Tourist Complex to Bada Talab, while in Ballabhgarh, participants will walk from Raja Nahar Singh Palace to Rani Ki Chhatri.

He made special mention of the Mahabharata Experience Centre, stating that the centre provides students and youth an opportunity to understand the Mahabharata era, Indian culture, and history through modern interactive mediums. Visitors, especially students and young people, will get the opportunity to experience and understand Indian civilization, culture, and historical events in an engaging manner.

Dr. Arvind Sharma said that the purpose of such heritage walks is not merely sightseeing, but to connect the people of the state with their cultural heritage, history, and traditions so that they can learn, understand, and reconnect with their roots. He said that this initiative will increase interest in history and culture among students, youth, and women and inspire them to learn about and participate in preserving their heritage.

He further said that the government is also developing areas such as Pinjore, Kalka, and Tikkar Taal from a tourism perspective in order to further promote tourism activities in the state. Along with this, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has announced the promotion of destination weddings in the state, under which Pinjore, Manesar, and Kharkhoda are being developed with international-standard facilities, giving Haryana a new identity in tourism and economic activities. Haryana Tourism Corporation General Manager Mamta Sharma and other senior officials were also present on the occasion.