Jind, India
Jind is a beautiful city in Jind district in the north Indian state of Haryana. It is one of the oldest districts of Haryana. This city can amuse you with its unique attractions. It has a number of interesting religious as well as historical sites, which will surely add thrill to your trip. Every monument, garden and amusement park holds significant relevance to the history of Jind. The major attractions of this city are its gardens, holy places and monuments. Beside the mythology, the antiquity of this region has also been established based on the excavations carried out here. Various pre-Harappan, late- Harappan and the painted Grey Ware pottery have been found around the district. Also, the several tirthas located in the region has been mentioned ancient Puranas findings. So, if you are planning a visit to this city, then choose the best Jind holiday package at EaseMyTrip.in and get ready to explore this incredible city.
Summer
Mid-March - end June
Temperature:24°C- 42°C
Monsoons
June - end September
Annual rainfall -280 cm
Winter
Late November To Mid-February
Temperature:18°C-30°C
Jayanthi Devi Temple:
It is the oldest and the most famous temples of Jind. The city gets its name from the temple. The temple has a huge building and is located on a hillock of the Shivalik ranges, surrounded by rich greenery. The well in the temple is the source of water and there are a few shops near the temple. The landscaping view of the valley is superb from the temple. A large number of devotees visit this temple during a grand fair held conducted here on full moon day in February and a small fair in August with a gathering of over 1.5 lakh people from far and near places.
Bhuteshwara Temple:
Another oldest temple in the region is Bhuteshwara temple, located on the Jind-Gohana road. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has the same structure as of the Golden Temple of Amritsar. There is a water tank near the temple called as 'Rani Ka Talab'. The King of Jind built the Talab (pond) so that his queen could take a bath here. There is an underground tunnel which leads to the pond.
Shaheed Smarak:
Located on a prime location of the Jind city, the Shaheed Smarak is a memorial of great heroes of the country, who lost their lives during India's independence. The tall pillar is made of black granite and has the words of honor and gratitude carved on it.
Dhamtan Sahib:
Located in Narwana tehsil, about 10 KM east of Narwana on Narwana-Tohana road, Dhamtan Sahib was anciently known as Dharmsthan (religious place). It is believed that Rishi Valmiki had his ashram in Dharmsthan, and it was here where Lord Rama organised the Ashvamedha Yagya. Also, there is a Manji Sahib Gurudwara located here and it is also believed that ninth Sikh Guru, 'Guru Tegh Bahadur' stayed here.
Other Tourist Attractions:
Pindara Tirtha, Pushkara Tirtha, Varaha Tirtha, Ramahrada Tirtha, Yakshini Tirtha, Asvini Kumara Tirtha, Munjavata Tirtha and Ekahamsa are some of the other famous tourist attractions of this place which you can visit during your Jind vacation.
