Places to visit in Kaithal
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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Kaithal (district headquarters) Two sources
Headquarters of Kaithal district. Formed in 1989 (Wikipedia list).
Places 6
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Hanuman temple (Anjani Teela) Official source
Temple at the site linked to Hanuman; Vidyakar Teerth and Anjani Teela cited in the Vamana Purana (Haryana Tourism).
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Tomb of Razia Sultan Official source
Haryana Tourism describes it as the resting place of Razia Sultan.
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Ancient Baoli Official source
Three-storeyed stepwell (Haryana Tourism).
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Ancient brick temples, Kalayat Official source
Name traced to Kapilayatana (Haryana Tourism).
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Forts and palaces of the Bhais Official source
Oldest palace with an underground escape tunnel (Haryana Tourism).
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Nine Kunds Official source
Tanks built in different periods (Haryana Tourism).
In depth: Kaithal (district headquarters)
Kaithal was historically Kapisthal, the abode of Hanuman. Its old town has nine tanks, forts of the Bhais of Kaithal and a tomb Haryana Tourism identifies as Razia Sultan's.
At a glance
- Type
- District headquarters town Two sources
- Name
- Historically Kapisthal, "Abode of Kapi" (Haryana Tourism) Official source
- Tourism information
- Places listed by Haryana Tourism or the district portal; visitor details thin Official source
History and significance
- Formation
- Formed in 1989 (Wikipedia list). 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 Kaithal (district headquarters)
- By road
- On the Kurukshetra-Hisar highway; 123 km from Chandigarh (Haryana Tourism). Not yet verified
- By air
- Chandigarh or Delhi. Not yet verified
- By train
- Nearest station to confirm. Not yet verified
Month by month
| Month | Temp °C | Sunrise | Sunset | Verdict |
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| Jan | IMD normals to add | 07:20 | 17:46 | Cold; fog possible |
| Feb | IMD normals to add | 07:05 | 18:12 | Good: cool |
| Mar | IMD normals to add | 06:36 | 18:32 | Good; warming |
| Apr | IMD normals to add | 05:59 | 18:50 | Hot: avoid midday |
| May | IMD normals to add | 05:32 | 19:09 | Very hot |
| Jun | IMD normals to add | 05:23 | 19:26 | Very hot; monsoon late |
| Jul | IMD normals to add | 05:33 | 19:27 | Monsoon |
| Aug | IMD normals to add | 05:52 | 19:07 | Monsoon |
| Sep | IMD normals to add | 06:08 | 18:32 | Humid; monsoon easing |
| Oct | IMD normals to add | 06:25 | 17:55 | Good |
| Nov | IMD normals to add | 06:49 | 17:30 | Best: dry, pleasant |
| Dec | IMD normals to add | 07:12 | 17:27 | Cool |
Suggested plans
- Field visit
- Two days with the district administration to document sights, stays and access.
How to reach Kaithal
- By train
- Nearest station to confirm.
- By air
- Chandigarh or Delhi.
- By road
- On the Kurukshetra-Hisar highway; 123 km from Chandigarh (Haryana Tourism).
- Headquarters
- Kaithal
- Coast
- Landlocked
Best time to visit Kaithal
- 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 Kaithal
Koel Official source
Kaithal, Kurukshetra-Hisar highway
Quick answers about Kaithal
What is Kaithal known for?
Kapisthal, the "abode of Kapi", with its Hanuman temple, nine kunds and the tomb of Razia Sultan.
What is the one place not to miss in Kaithal?
Kaithal (district headquarters). Headquarters of Kaithal district. Formed in 1989 (Wikipedia list).
Which is the nearest railway station to Kaithal?
Nearest station to confirm.
Which is the nearest airport to Kaithal?
Chandigarh or Delhi.
When is the best time to visit Kaithal?
October to March (Incredible India, for Kurukshetra; to confirm locally).
How many places are there to visit in Kaithal?
Our guide lists 7 places in Kaithal district, Haryana, across district headquarters, places.
Nearby, in neighbouring districts
- Brahma Sarovar, Kurukshetra — Tank of 3,600 x 1,500 ft with a temple reached by a bridge; worship at sunrise and sunset; lit for Deep Daan and aarti at Gita Jayanti in late November or early December (Incredible India; Haryana Tourism).
- Jayanti Devi Temple, Jind — Temple said to have been built by the Pandavas; the town's name comes from Jaintapuri (district portal).