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Things to do in Kurukshetra
12 sights, walks and activities, 7 of them free.
- Things to do
- 12
- Free
- 7
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Ideal stay
- 1 nights
Things to do in Kurukshetra
Kurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre
₹50–₹100 per person1.5 hours
A science centre with a 360-degree painted panorama of the Mahabharata battle fought at Kurukshetra.
Jyotisar light-and-sound show
₹100–₹150 per personAbout 45 minutes
The spot where Krishna is said to have given the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna, marked by an old banyan tree.
Representative photo · Photo by Aayush on Pexels
Sannihit Sarovar
Free45 min
A sacred tank where pilgrims gather to bathe on solar eclipses, believed to hold the waters of many tirthas.
Photo: Cssambala · CC BY-SA 4.0
Shri Devikoop Bhadrakali Shaktipeeth
Free45 min
One of the Shakti Peethas, where devotees offer small terracotta horses to the goddess Bhadrakali.
Photo: Kavurisgs · CC BY-SA 4.0
Sheikh Chilli's Tomb
Price on request1 hour
A Mughal-era tomb of a Sufi saint with a white marble dome, a garden and an old madrasa beside it.
Sri Krishna Museum
₹30–₹50 per person1.5 hours
A museum of Krishna in art and legend, with sculpture, manuscripts, miniature paintings and multimedia galleries.
Gita Birla Mandir
30 min
A marble temple to Krishna built by the Birla family and named for the Bhagavad Gita, taught on this battlefield.
Good to know
- International Gita Mahotsav at Brahma Sarovar runs for about two weeks in November–December, with crafts fairs and evening aartis.
- Solar eclipse days draw huge crowds for a holy dip; avoid them unless you're attending.
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Kurukshetra?
Kurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre; Jyotisar light-and-sound show; Brahma Sarovar at sunset; Sannihit Sarovar; Jyotisar: the Gita banyan tree; Shri Devikoop Bhadrakali Shaktipeeth.
What can you do for free in Kurukshetra?
Brahma Sarovar at sunset; Sannihit Sarovar; Jyotisar: the Gita banyan tree; Shri Devikoop Bhadrakali Shaktipeeth; Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple; Bhishma Kund at Narkatari.
What is the best time to visit Kurukshetra?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
How many days do you need in Kurukshetra?
1 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.