Hisar- The Steel City

Hometown - It's a big part of what makes you the person you are!
Whether you still live there or not, it will always be near to your heart.
The place which holds countless memories of your childhood, the place where you made your friends for life. Its the place where you don't feel left out.

We may not like everything about our hometown and always wait to leave but only to realize how much we miss it later!
And yes, same here!
It's been three months since I left my hometown but there is something which I miss out almost every single day. My family, friends and every little thing I loved or not. 

So this is something which I want to dedicate to my place, my hometown- Hisar.

Hisar- The Steel City of India.

It is a part of an Indian State Haryana.It has derived its name from Firoz Shah Tughlaq during his rule.In Arabic, Hisar means 'FORT'.It is located 164 km to the west of Delhi. Apart from being a small town, what attracts the most is the remarkable medical services and the top Educational institutions of Haryana.It has 310 hospitals and 518 schools.People from nearby cities also come here for treatment. 

Here I bring you the top glances of Hisar which need to be visited when you are there!

1. Agroha Dham - It is a prominent religious place located on the outskirts of city Hisar and is dedicated to Hindu Goddess Mahalakshmi.It is considered as the most sacred place built by the Agrawal community.There is a big pond called Shakti Sarovar which contains water from 41 holy rivers.A naturopathy centre is located near the Sarovar where the treatment is done through Yoga.

2. Gujri Mahal - It was built by Feroz Shah Tughlaq for his beloved wife 'Gujri'.The Mahal has huge walls and narrow gateways which reflects the rich Tughlaq architectural style and gives an amazing view to the eyes.The SHAHI DARWAZA and DIWAN-E-AAM are the major attractions of this historical palace.





3. Gyan Kendra - Built in the memory of Steel Man of Hisar, Sh. O.P. Jindal, Gyan Kendra is the place which makes the city more alluring. The long tower of 90 metres is the core attraction of tourist which has a central core with stairs and lift.One can get a bird-view of the whole city from the top of this tower.It has a total of 24 floors and at the top is a circular platform.A decent park surrounds the tower.There is also a museum where you can get the cognizance of industrialist O.P. Jindal and his contribution to the state.

4. Asia's biggest auto market - The city has the biggest auto market spread over an area of 53 acres with 598 shops and has the largest number of Manufactures and Service providers.






5. Blue Bird Lake -  Don't miss out this top relaxing spot when you are in Hisar. This lake is surrounded by wetland and parks spread across 52 acres and has small islands where the migratory birds live. Boating facility is available in 20 acres of lake with safety gears.You can also avail the facility of luxurious hotel rooms and enjoy the delicious food at Blue Bird after exploring the beauty of this place.

6. St Thomas Church - Being one of the modish structures in the city, this church is dedicated to St. Thomas, one of the twelve main disciples of Jesus Christ.It is a fascinating modern spectacle with a Victorian style of architecture

7. MG Heritage Village - Somewhat like the popular 'Choki Dhaani', this new charming place comes up with a great holiday experience.Lush green fields, lively cattle barns, whispering winds and sedate ponds make an astonishing view. One can also experience the village flavour and other fun activities like Zip Lining, Army bridge, Commando nets, Camel ride, Tractor rides etc.

                         
Other than the top tourist places listed above, Hisar is one and only city of Haryana which has three Govt. universities and all three of them are research-based institutions for different areas.


HAU also known as Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agriculture University is the biggest agriculture university named after India's seventh Prime minister, Chaudhary Charan Singh.


Guru Jambeshwar University Of Science and Technology which provides courses in areas of science, technology, engineering, pharmacy and management.It has become North India's first university getting 3rd time continuous 'A' by NAAC.



LUVAS is a University of Veterinary Sciences named after the freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai.The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and doctorate in Veterinary and Animal Science.






P.S.  It might not be a city you plan your holidays for or something which magnetize you much, but surely it is one of those cities which can enchant you with all its charm.


Hence, if you visit this Steel City by any chance, don't forget to explore these amazing places!