Top 11 Things Rohtak Is Famous For - Updated 2024

Sharon A.
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rohtak is famous for

Sometimes beauty lies in the ordinary. This is what you will confirm the first time you set foot in Rohtak. It is sad that Rhotak is still considered an underdog in India’s tourism, and for this reason, not so many tourists ever think of investing their time and money in visiting this beautiful district in the state of Haryana. However, for the few that rather ignore the appalling misconception and make the trip anyway, they usually end up fully satisfied. Scroll down and find the the top things Rohtak is famous for and use them to plan your visit so that you get the most that this district has to offer visitors.

Good to know:

  • In case you're coming to Rohtak for the first time or just need the most efficient way to get here, the Government of Haryana has detailed information on how to get to Rohtak.
  • According to Weather Spark, the best time to visit the city if you're planning lots of outdoor activities is throughout April and from late September to late October.

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1. Educational Hub

Info Hub
Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Lumcarol used under CC BY-SA 3.0

Rohtak has emerged over the last few years as one of the best educational hubs in the country. Unlike the district of Kota in Rajasthan, which is mainly targeted by engineering students in need of coaching, Rohtak is focused on providing quality education, given that it already has over 15 government and private educational institutions already set up and in full use. The district is not only known for the thriving educational institutions but also it has an industrial model township that covers thousands of acres of land. This plant is currently the home to one of the largest paint manufacturing plants in Asia. Some of the notable institutions that are responsible for spurring the district into education scenes include-: Regional Center of Foreign Languages of Hyderabad University, National Institute of State Fashion, Women Institute of Professional Studies, Art Institution on the Patterns of J J College of Arts, State-level Film and TV Institute on the pattern of National Film Institute, and Hotel Management Institution at Tilyar. With all these institutions in the region, you can imagine that no learner will have to leave the district in search of quality education in India. And for tourists, they provide a great chance to understand the diverse nature of the Indian education system, and also a chance to see just how their educational infrastructure is organized.

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2. Shori Cloth Market

HK CWB Jardine's Crescent morning outdoor market stall women clothing Aug-2012
Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Cheuogaiomedia used under CC BY-SA 3.0

Rohtak Shori Market happens to be the biggest cloth market in the continent of Asia. What you find here is all manner of traders selling different kinds of clothing – the dingy streets will be full of small scale traders, while the broad roads will be occupied mainly by the larger retailers. Hawkers, on the other hand, will be waiting for you on the outer areas, where in addition to selling clothes, they will also be hawking vegetables, fruits, and snacks to ensure the shoppers don’t drop dead due to empty stomachs. This is an exciting destination to check out if you want to truly appreciate the region and the country’s prowess when it comes to the manufacture of clothing. And, of course, you are going to end up with very unique clothing items that will act as nice souvenirs for your trip to India.

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3. Dairies

Dairy Cattle
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Rohtak is the top supplier of milk and other dairy products to the ever-thirsty and ever-hungry Delhi and the neighboring region. The district is well known for dairy cattle farming, giving it a very vibrant dairy scene. In the entire country, Rohtak has the highest number of registered dairy companies, milk plants, and chilling centers. This should be a subtle indication that the district is not playing monkey games when it comes to the milk business. And, for a tourist, this is a good indication that you will not only witness the plentiful produce of milk when you visit but also you learn more about dairy farming and the various dairy products produced in the region. All you have to do is make a trip to any of the many dairy farms during your visit here.

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4. Tilyar Lake

Tilyar Lake water And greenary
Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Awwal Siwach used under CC BY-SA 4.0

If you are searching for the top places to visit in Rohtak, Tilyar Lake is a must on the list of recommendations. This is a mammoth lake with epic beauty. Huge green trees surround the lake to give it the awesome greenery that reflects beautifully against the clear waters of the lake. It also houses the famous Tilyar Zoo, which boasts of an exquisite flora and fauna. You can also indulge in adventure sports such as kayaking, which attract a large number of tourists. Other facilities on the banks of the lake include a toy train, gift shop, rest house, children’s park, and a filling station.

It is an awesome spot for family picnics and other fun things to do in Rohtak. Given that it is a bird-watching paradise, it also offers boating facilities and anglers are also allowed to try their luck in getting big catches, a trip to this lake will always be an opportunity for lots of fun.

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5. Rewri

Indian Sweets Vark
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Rohtak is also well-known for its incredible and diverse sweet shops. Of course, there are no doubts about the culinary diversity in this part of the country, but when it comes to rewri or a particular type of Hariyanvi sweet, Rohtak is in a league of its own. You won’t fail to notice the plethora of sweets shops as you make your way through the district. The best time to taste these delicious traditional sweets is during winter when the weather makes them just the perfect snack to keep you going. This is also the time when production is at an all-time high, so you are guaranteed a variety of choices for your sweet tooth.

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6. Ancient Site of Farmana

Road Less Travelled: Ruins of Harappan Civilization-Farmana Khas or Daksh Khera Archaeological Site. This Site is...

Posted by Harshavardhan Rathore on Friday, 12 February 2016

This ancient site is a good place for history lovers. This hillock has produced relics of circa 3500-2000 BC, including early Harappan, and late Harappan, early historical wares and painted Grey Ware. The dwellings and pottery relics belong to the Hakka culture of the period-I (3500-2600 BC). The Period-II (2500-2000 BC) relics indicate the existence of a well-planned habitation, where the settlement had bricks. The excavations have produced typical Harappan pottery, arrow-heads and bangles, terracotta bull, copper spear-heads, bangles, a sealing with unicorn and pictographic script, the steatite seal with buffalo, and other semi-precious stones. Seven damaged human burial systems of different categories of the Harappan times have also been found. These include funeral pottery and ornaments in the form of droplets of different materials.

Ancient Site of Farmana

Address: Village-Farmana, Tehsil-Meham, District-Rohtak.

Price: free

Access: Can be reached via bus and private cab. It is about 15 kilometers (9.3 mi) from the Rohtak-Hissar highway and 60 kilometers (37.2 mi) from Delhi.

Nearby Food: Street food and restaurants

Website: Ancient Site of Farmana

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7. Shahjahan ki baoli (Meham)

Shahjahan ki Baoli on the Bhiwani-Meham Road, Rohtak, is popularly known as Choron Ki Baoli. This baoli is possibly one of the finest preserved monuments in Haryana.

Posted by Haryana Tourism on Friday, 20 September 2013

Meham has a bain or baoli (a well with steps leading to it) and two mosques, Jama Masjid and Pirzada Masjid. A marble slab inscription states that the baoli (water tank with a well) was built by Saidu Kala, a Chobdar of Emperor Shah Jahan, in 1656-57 AD. It is made of Kankar (gravel) and sandstone. The new baoli is in the South, while the old one is in the east of the town. The inscription under the pulpit stairs states that the Jama Masjid was constructed in the time of Humayun in 1531 AD. A small Pirzada Masjid is located on the south of Jama Masjid. The Jama Masjid in Meham has now been turned into a Gurudwara for the Sikhs.

Shahjahan ki baoli (Meham)

Address: Approximately half a kilometer (0.3 mi) from Meham on the Bhiwani-Meham Road in Mohalla Kishangarh.

Near by Food: Street food and snack stalls

Website: Shahjahan ki baoli

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8. Ancient Site of Khokhrakot

An artistic sculptures from Kushana Period (White spotted red sandstone) from Lalpura (Khokhrakot) Rohtak

Posted by Haryana Through Ages on Monday, 2 December 2013

The ancient ruins discovered in archaeological excavations prove that Khokhrakot may be as old as the Indus Valley Civilization. It finds mention in the epic Mahabharata and the Painted Grey Ware pottery of the age found there, which is testimony to its antiquity. This site was the capital of Yadhyayas Republic. Terracotta figurines, sculptures, coins, coin moulds of the later Yadhyayas of the 3-4th century A.D, a Gupta terracotta plague, and other smaller objects ranging from circa 800 BC to 10-11th century AD have been found here. It is a must visit place for history lovers and students of archaeology.

Ancient Site of Khokhrakot

Address: Located in the heart of the Rohtak City

Website: Ancient Site of Khokhrakot

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9. Gurudwara Shri Guru Tegbahadur Sahib

Gurudwara Shri Guru Tegbahadur Sahib - Village Laakhan Majra, Jind Rohtak Road, Rohtak #Rohtak

Posted by Mission Smart City : Rohtak on Monday, 28 November 2016

Dedicated to the Ninth Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, this beautiful place of worship will give you a feeling of divinity, eternal peace, and tranquillity. He came to this place in 1675, while going from Jind to Delhi and stayed for a few days. A well of his time is also here, but has been filled up now.

Gurudwara Shri Guru Tegbahadur Sahib

Address: Village Laakhan Majra, Jind-Rohtak Road, Rohtak, Haryana, India

Price: Free

Nearby Food: Food in Gurudwara available

Website: Gurudwara Shri Guru Tegbahadur Sahib

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10. Asthal Bohar

Bmnu. Fair

Posted by Baba Mast Nath university rohtak on Saturday, 28 February 2015

Located 6 to 7 km, (4 mi) east of Rohtak City on Rohtak-Delhi N.H. 10, Asthal Bohar is known for its Math and sculptured stone idols of ancient time. According to folklore, Pooran Bhagat of Sialkot, a disciple of Guru Gorakhnath, founded this place. After a prolonged period of neglect, the Math was revived by Baba Mast Nath in 1791. Now the area has transformed into an educational place with an Ayurvedic Degree College, Business Management Institute, engineering college, free hospital, and other institutions being run by the Math.

Asthal Bohar

Address: East of Rohtak City on Rohtak-Delhi N.H. 10

Price: Free

Opening Hours: 9am - 7pm.

Duration: around 1 hour required.

Access: Via private cab

Nearby Food: Restaurants, street food and snack stalls

Website: Asthal Bohar

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11. Gokaran Tank

Posted by Yashpal Gulia on Sunday, 24 July 2016

The old, mythological Gaokaran Tank is a complex of structures and includes temples of Shiva, Devi and Hanuman along with a dharamshala and a nearby park. Worth a visit if you are in the Rohtak City area.

Gokaran Tank

Address: Rohtak city

Price: Free

Opening Hours: 9am - 8pm.

Duration: around 3 hours required.

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How to reach Rohtak

By Air: The nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) Delhi, which is about 81 kilometers (50.33 miles) from the town.

By Rail: Rohtak is connected to New Delhi, Bhiwani, Jind and Panipat by rail.

By Bus: Rohtak is linked by three National Highways: NH 10, NH71A and two state highways SH16 and SH18. Haryana Roadways and other private buses ply regularly between the city and its neighboring towns and cities of Haryana, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.

By Road: Rohtak is connected to all major cities through a proper network of roads.

Enjoy a memorable trip to Rohtak

Rohtak doesn’t have to be famous for you to have a great trip. Consider these unique things Rohtak is famous for and plan an itinerary that will grant you a great trip to Rohtak.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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Sharon, also known as Shaz, resides in the vibrant City in the Sun. Her passion is to travel, immerse herself in diverse cultures, savor their cuisines, dance with the locals, and share her...Read more

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