District · Haryana

Sirsa travel guide

Dera Baba Sarsai Nath, the Ther mound and the old town's Jama Masjid.

  • 6 places to visit
  • HQ Sirsa
  • Best time October to March

Places to visit in Sirsa

6 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

  1. Sirsa (district headquarters) Two sources

    Location: Sirsa · district headquarters

    Headquarters of Sirsa district. Formed in 1975 (Wikipedia list).

Places 5

  1. Dera Baba Sarsai Nath Official source

    Highlight · Location: Sirsa · Sirsa

    Founded by Sarsai Nath, a saint of the Nath sect (Haryana Tourism).

  2. Ancient site of Ther Mound Official source

    Location: Sirsa · Sirsa

    Archaeological mound of old Sirsa (Haryana Tourism).

  3. Gurdwara Guru Gobind Singh Official source

    Location: Sirsa · Sirsa

    Listed by Haryana Tourism.

  4. Jama Masjid Official source

    Location: Sirsa · Sirsa

    Listed by Haryana Tourism.

  5. Tomb of Khawaja Pir Official source

    Location: Sirsa · Sirsa

    Listed by Haryana Tourism.

In depth: Sirsa (district headquarters)

Sirsa in Haryana's far west is best known for the Nath-sect Dera Baba Sarsai Nath and the old mound of Ther.

At a glance

Type
District headquarters town Two sources
Highway
Sirsa-Dabwali-Ganganagar (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 1975 (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 Sirsa (district headquarters)

By road
259 km from Delhi (Haryana Tourism). Not yet verified
By air
Delhi. Not yet verified
By train
Nearest station to confirm. Not yet verified

Month by month

MonthTemp °CSunriseSunsetVerdict
JanIMD normals to add07:2517:52Cold; fog possible
FebIMD normals to add07:1018:18Good: cool
MarIMD normals to add06:4218:38Good; warming
AprIMD normals to add06:0518:56Hot: avoid midday
MayIMD normals to add05:3819:14Very hot
JunIMD normals to add05:2919:31Very hot; monsoon late
JulIMD normals to add05:3919:32Monsoon
AugIMD normals to add05:5719:12Monsoon
SepIMD normals to add06:1418:37Humid; monsoon easing
OctIMD normals to add06:3018:01Good
NovIMD normals to add06:5417:36Best: dry, pleasant
DecIMD normals to add07:1717:33Cool

Suggested plans

Field visit
Two days with the district administration to document sights, stays and access.

How to reach Sirsa

By train
Nearest station to confirm.
By air
Delhi.
By road
259 km from Delhi (Haryana Tourism).
Headquarters
Sirsa
Coast
Landlocked

Find trains, flights, buses and tours to Sirsa

Best time to visit Sirsa

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 Sirsa

Surkhab Official source

Sirsa

Motel, restaurant, conference hall

Shikra Official source

Sirsa-Dabwali highway

Motel, restaurant, petrol pump

Quick answers about Sirsa

What is Sirsa known for?

Dera Baba Sarsai Nath, the Ther mound and the old town's Jama Masjid.

What is the one place not to miss in Sirsa?

Sirsa (district headquarters). Headquarters of Sirsa district. Formed in 1975 (Wikipedia list).

Which is the nearest railway station to Sirsa?

Nearest station to confirm.

Which is the nearest airport to Sirsa?

Delhi.

When is the best time to visit Sirsa?

October to March (Incredible India, for Kurukshetra; to confirm locally).

How many places are there to visit in Sirsa?

Our guide lists 6 places in Sirsa district, Haryana, across district headquarters, places.

Nearby, in neighbouring districts

Official links and sources