Haryana Tourism to organise 'Heritage and City Walks' at six historic sites on May 30
Chandigarh, May 20
Haryana Minister Arvind Sharma said the Haryana Tourism Department would organise 'Heritage and City Walks' on May 30 at six prominent historical sites across the state to bring the state's history and traditions closer to the public.
Speaking to reporters, Sharma said on Tuesday that the Haryana Tourism Corporation regularly conducts such initiatives at national and international levels to strengthen the state's cultural identity.
"From time to time, the Haryana Tourism Corporation organises various programs for the state at both national and international levels. The Haryana Tourism Department organises such events to connect with the people, further strengthening our identity, bringing our heritage closer to the public, and introducing it to the new generation," Sharma said.
The minister said that 'Heritage and City Walks' would be organised on May 30.
"On May 30, 'Heritage and City Walks' are being organised at six prominent historical sites," Sharma said.
He further informed that QR codes had been made available for registration and invited people to participate in the programme.
"QR codes are also available for this purpose, through which one can register. On this occasion, on behalf of the Tourism Department and the Haryana Government, I invite everyone to come and enjoy this experience," he said.
Meanwhile, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday rode a bicycle to reach the city's landmark Sukhna Lake for his morning walk, while announcing a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the state to curb fuel consumption across the administration.
During his visit to the lake, the Chief Minister interacted with residents and morning walkers, delivering a core message of "Healthy India, Healthy Haryana" to emphasise the dual benefits of physical fitness and environmental sustainability.
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's nationwide appeal for fuel conservation amidst global supply uncertainties, Saini announced that the state government has formulated a comprehensive SOP to systematically reduce fuel consumption across all government departments.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally, something that actually connects our youth with their roots. Instead of just booking luxury hotels, the tourism department should focus more on such heritage walks. Good to see QR codes for easy registration. But I hope the guides are well-trained and don't just give Wikipedia-level info.
Sahi baat hai! My kids were always bored with textbooks, but when we did a heritage walk in Delhi last year, they remembered everything. Haryana's history needs to be celebrated—from the Indus Valley sites at Rakhigarhi to the tales of Prithviraj Chauhan. Just hope the June heat doesn't deter people; start early morning, please!
As an expat living in Gurgaon, I find these heritage walks fascinating. I've visited Haryana's historic sites before, but doing a themed walk with a good guide makes all the difference. The CM cycling to Sukhna Lake is also a great example—more politicians should lead by example on fitness and environment. Keep it up, Haryana!
Its good to see cultural promotion, but given the state's budget priorities—roads, education, healthcare—I wonder how much this will really impact tourism. Also, 6 sites across Haryana is a small number. Why not involve local schools and colleges? Heritage walks could become monthly events, not just a one-off. Let's be ambitious, Haryana!
Waah! Very nice. We need more such initiatives to take pride in our state. The old havelis in Hissar, the forts in Sirsa, even the stepwells—there's so much to explore
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