Places to visit in Hisar
7 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.
District headquarters 1
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Hisar (district headquarters) Two sources
Headquarters of Hisar district. One of the districts of 1966 (Wikipedia list); Hansi and Narnaund sub-divisions became Hansi district on 22 December 2025.
Places 6
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Firoz Shah Palace Complex and Gujari Mahal Official source
Palace complex of Firoz Shah Tughlaq with Diwan-e-Aam, baradari with tehkhanas, mosque and pillar; Gujari Mahal built for his beloved (Incredible India; Haryana Tourism).
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Agroha mound and Agroha Dham Official source
Mound with about 7,000 antiquities from the 3rd century BC to 14th century AD; temple of Raja Agrasen (Incredible India).
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Lat ki Masjid Official source
Mosque complex with an L-shaped tank (Haryana Tourism).
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Barsi Gate Official source
Sultanate gateway (Haryana Tourism).
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Gumbad of Pranpir Badshah Official source
Early 14th-century tomb of a Sufi saint (Incredible India).
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Jahaj Kothi Official source
Residence of George Thomas (Incredible India).
In depth: Hisar (district headquarters)
Hisar was founded by Firoz Shah Tughlaq in 1354; his palace complex and Gujari Mahal survive in the city. Rakhigarhi and Hansi fort, still listed under Hisar by Haryana Tourism, are now in Hansi district.
At a glance
- Type
- District headquarters town Two sources
- Founded
- Fort of Firuz Shah Tughlaq, 1354 CE (Wikipedia) Two sources
- Tourism information
- Places listed by Haryana Tourism or the district portal; visitor details thin Official source
History and significance
- Formation
- One of the districts of 1966 (Wikipedia list); Hansi and Narnaund sub-divisions became Hansi district on 22 December 2025. Two sources
What to see
- To be documented
- Sights, festivals, food and stays to be collected on a field visit with the district administration.
Visiting
- Timings, fees
- Not published for most sites. To collect on a field visit. Not yet verified
Festivals
- Festivals
- Local festivals to be documented with dates. Not yet verified
Visitor guidelines
- Dress modestly at temples, gurdwaras and shrines.
- Carry water from April to June.
How to reach Hisar (district headquarters)
- By road
- 160 km from Delhi on the Delhi-Fazilka highway (Haryana Tourism). Not yet verified
- By air
- Hisar airport (Wikipedia); Delhi. Not yet verified
- By train
- Hisar Junction. Not yet verified
Month by month
| Month | Temp °C | Sunrise | Sunset | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | IMD normals to add | 07:22 | 17:50 | Cold; fog possible |
| Feb | IMD normals to add | 07:07 | 18:16 | Good: cool |
| Mar | IMD normals to add | 06:39 | 18:35 | Good; warming |
| Apr | IMD normals to add | 06:02 | 18:52 | Hot: avoid midday |
| May | IMD normals to add | 05:36 | 19:11 | Very hot |
| Jun | IMD normals to add | 05:27 | 19:27 | Very hot; monsoon late |
| Jul | IMD normals to add | 05:37 | 19:28 | Monsoon |
| Aug | IMD normals to add | 05:55 | 19:09 | Monsoon |
| Sep | IMD normals to add | 06:11 | 18:34 | Humid; monsoon easing |
| Oct | IMD normals to add | 06:27 | 17:58 | Good |
| Nov | IMD normals to add | 06:50 | 17:34 | Best: dry, pleasant |
| Dec | IMD normals to add | 07:13 | 17:31 | Cool |
Suggested plans
- Field visit
- Two days with the district administration to document sights, stays and access.
How to reach Hisar
- By train
- Hisar Junction.
- By air
- Hisar airport (Wikipedia); Delhi.
- By road
- 160 km from Delhi on the Delhi-Fazilka highway (Haryana Tourism).
- Headquarters
- Hisar
- Coast
- Landlocked
Best time to visit Hisar
- Best time
- October to March (Incredible India, for Kurukshetra; to confirm locally).
- Climate
- Very hot summers, monsoon July-September, cold winters with fog.
Dates to plan around in Haryana
- International Gita Mahotsav — Kurukshetra: 2025 edition 15 Nov-5 Dec (PTI); 2026 dates to confirm
- Pinjore Heritage Festival — Pinjore, Panchkula: Last week of December (Wikipedia); 2026 dates to confirm
- Surajkund International Crafts Mela — Faridabad: Every February (Incredible India); 2027 dates to confirm
- Somavati Amavas fairs — Pandu Pindara and Hansdehar, Jind: On Somavati Amavas (district portal)
- Sati ka Talab fair — Palwal: Every January (Haryana Tourism)
Where to stay in Hisar
Blue Bird Official source
Hisar, Delhi-Fazilka highway
Flamingo Official source
Hisar
Quick answers about Hisar
What is Hisar known for?
Firoz Shah Tughlaq's 14th-century city with Gujari Mahal, and the ancient mound of Agroha.
What is the one place not to miss in Hisar?
Hisar (district headquarters). Headquarters of Hisar district. One of the districts of 1966 (Wikipedia list); Hansi and Narnaund sub-divisions became Hansi district on 22 December 2025.
Which is the nearest railway station to Hisar?
Hisar Junction.
Which is the nearest airport to Hisar?
Hisar airport (Wikipedia); Delhi.
When is the best time to visit Hisar?
October to March (Incredible India, for Kurukshetra; to confirm locally).
How many places are there to visit in Hisar?
Our guide lists 7 places in Hisar district, Haryana, across district headquarters, places.
Nearby, in neighbouring districts
- Rakhigarhi, Hansi — Harappan site of about 550 ha, settled from about 3300 to 2000 BC; DNA was extracted from burials here. A museum is under construction (Wikipedia). Haryana Tourism and the museum page still list it under Hisar.
- Asigarh (Hansi) Fort, Hansi — Fort of about 30 acres with fallen walls (Haryana Tourism; Wikipedia).
- Ancient site of Banawali, Fatehabad — Pre-Harappan, Harappan and later phases (Haryana Tourism).