Places of worship in Hisar
- 01
Agroha Dham
A large modern temple complex beside the Agroha mound, a pilgrimage site for the Agrawal community with a Shiva temple, shrines and a gaushala.
- Time needed
- 45 to 60 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning; festival days are busy
- Tickets
- There is no entry fee published; temples are open for worship. Dress modestly and remove shoes where indicated.
- 02
Lat ki Masjid
A compact red-sandstone mosque inside the Hisar Fort complex, named after the Ashokan pillar beside it. It is small, quiet and the oldest-feeling corner of the compound.
- Time needed
- 15 to 30 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning light
- Tickets
- It is part of the ASI-protected complex and falls under the same entry. Dress modestly, remove shoes if entering and follow any restrictions posted on the day.
Day trips in Hisar
- 03
Agroha Mound
An ancient settlement mound about 20 km from Hisar, linked to the legendary Maharaja Agrasen, with a protected excavated site and a large modern temple complex beside it.
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Morning, October to March
- Tickets
- The mound is a protected site of national importance. Entry arrangements are not published in the sources consulted, so ask locally before you go.
- 04
Rakhigarhi
One of the largest known sites of the Indus Valley Civilisation, in Hansi district about 60 km from Hisar, with a state museum and partly excavated mounds.
- Time needed
- Half a day including travel
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- October to March, morning
- Tickets
- Fees and timings for the site and museum are not published in the sources consulted. Check with the Haryana tourism or ASI offices before travelling.
Forts in Hisar
- 05
Hansi Fort (Asigarh)
The ancient Asigarh Fort in Hansi, about 26 km east of Hisar, on an old mound with Tomar and Chauhan roots and a Char Qutub Dargah within. It is protected by the ASI.
- Time needed
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Morning, October to March
- Tickets
- The fort is a centrally protected ASI monument. Entry fees and timings are not published in the sources consulted; check the notice at the gate.
- 06
Hisar Fort (Firoz Shah Palace Complex)
The ruined citadel and palace that Firoz Shah Tughlaq founded in 1354, the reason Hisar exists. It is the city's one essential sight, with a surviving royal gate, underground tehkhanas, a mosque and an Ashokan pillar.
- Time needed
- 1.5 to 2.5 hours
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Morning, October to March
- Tickets
- The complex is a centrally protected ASI monument. Entry fees and timings are not given in the sources consulted, so check the current ASI notice at the gate before you plan your day.
Palaces in Hisar
- 07
Gujari Mahal, Hisar
A Tughlaq-era retreat just outside the northern wall of Hisar Fort, said to have been built for Firoz Shah's wife Gurjari, with a baradari and an underground hammam.
- Time needed
- 30 to 45 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon, October to March
- Tickets
- Gujari Mahal is part of the Firoz Shah Palace Complex managed by the ASI. Check the current notice for fees and opening hours before you go.
