Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra

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Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra is a university established on 11 January 1956 in Kurukshetra, in the Indian state of Haryana, 160 kilometres from the capital, Delhi. It is a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities. ()

Local name: कुरुक्षेत्र विश्वविद्यालयEstablished: 1956 (68 years ago)Coordinates: 29°57'27"N, 76°48'59"E

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Kurukshetra University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brahma Sarovar, Kurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre, Sannihit Sarovar, Thanesar.

0.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Brahma Sarovar, Kurukshetra
18 min walk • Brahma Sarovar, an ancient and revered water body, is nestled in the historical city of Kurukshetra, India. This vast water reservoir holds immense religious significance and is believed to be a creation of Lord Brahma, the Hindu god of creation.
1.2 miNE
Museum
Kurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre, Kurukshetra
30 min walk • The Kurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre is located next to Shrikrishna Museum in ], Kurukshetra city, Haryana, India about 1.5 km from Kurukshetra railway station.
1.3 miNE
Temple
Sannihit Sarovar, Kurukshetra
34 min walk • Sannihit Sarovar is a sacred water reservoir in Kurukshetra city, in the Kurukshetra district of Haryana, India. It is believed to be the meeting point of seven sacred Sarasvatis. The sarovar, according to popular belief, contains sacred water.
1.2 miN
Town, Area
Thanesar, Kurukshetra
32 min walk • Thanesar city or old Kurukshetra city is a historic town and an important Hindu pilgrimage centre in the state of Haryana in northern India. It is located in Kurukshetra district, approximately 160 km northwest of Delhi. Thanesar city means old name of kurukshetra city.
1.4 miNE
Museum
Dharohar Museum, Kurukshetra
35 min walk • The Dharohar Museum is located on the Kurukshetra University campus, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India.
1.2 miNE
Museum
Shrikrishna Museum, Kurukshetra
30 min walk • The Srikrishna Museum is located next to Kurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre in Kurukshetra, Haryana, India.
0.8 miS
Universities and schools
National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
20 min walk • National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra is a public technical and research university located in Kurukshetra. In December 2008, it was accredited with the status of Institute of National Importance.
0.6 miS
Universities and schools
University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kurukshetra
15 min walk • University Institute of Engineering & Technology was established by Kurukshetra University in 2004. It is a government college situated in University campus of Kurukshetra University. The institute is headed by Prof. C.C. Tripathi, Director.

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Which popular attractions are close to Kurukshetra University?

Nearby attractions include University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kurukshetra (15 min walk), Brahma Sarovar, Kurukshetra (18 min walk), National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra (20 min walk).

How to get to Kurukshetra University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kurukshetra University:

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Thanesar City (21 min walk)