Hansi is an ancient fort town that is located in the State of Haryana. It is famous for its forts and ancient buildings and once was a prosperous city. It is said that the city was once home to a sword manufacturing company which was set up the King Prithviraj Chauhan. The swords that were made here were exported to the Middle East and were known for its high quality. The influences of the Rajputs, Marathas and the British can be seen today in its monuments as it was ruled by each of them at one point or the other. Another important fact is that George Thomas who as sailor of humble origins in Ireland formed his own kingdom and made the city his capital. However it was taken over the British in 1802 and came under the rule of the British East India Company. In recent years Hansi is remembered only as a fort as it has lost some of its colonial importance. Hansi has a predominantly dry climate throughout the year. Except for short periods of rain which are witnessed during the short monsoon, rest of the year experiences arid climate. There are two mains seasons and short monsoon period. Summer and winter are the main seasons with the summers experiencing extreme heat and winters being extremely cold. It is not uncommon for heat waves to be experienced in this part of Haryana. Extremes of temperature can be seen even in the summers as the temperatures as there are major differences in temperature during the night. Hansi is situated near New Delhi and is accessible from the rest of the State. The city also has connections with the rest of the country through rail and road.
Barsi Darwaza,Hansi
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Category : Historical
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 125033
STD Code: 1663
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Best Time to Visit: Oct – May
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Hansi is a city and a municipal council in Hisar district in the Indian state of Haryana.The city of Hansi has five gates of entry – Delhi Gate (East), Hisar Gate (West), Gosain Gate (North-west), Barsi Gate(South) and Umra Gate (South west). The peculiarity of this town is that its altitude increases after entry from any of the gates. Deserts guard this city towards its west (cities like Tosham, Devsar, Khanak).Being the oldest intact monument of the city and also due to its critical situation of being located at the busiest section of the city, it should be constantly monitored for cracks and other damages.Hansi is known for its famous sweet “Pera” which is made from milk and is sent to many other towns and cities for retail selling.Hansi is famous for its forts, tombs, mosques and shrines, its architectural and archaeological value across civilizations. Punjabi and Hindi are the widely used languages in Hansi. It is a semi arid city. Peda, the famous milk sweet is made and sold at various locations in and around Hansi.
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By Air : Hansi does not have an airport. Nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport.
By Train : Hansi railway junction is connected to Delhi. The Kisan Express which departs from Delhi is the only train that travels to Hansi. It is advisable to book the train in advance as the seats are limited and may not be available. Tickets are cheap and since trains are comfortable this is a good option. Tickets usually cost around RS 150 for Non A/C 2 tier coaches. A/C coaches have to be checked for availability.
By Bus : The Haryana State Transport Corporation has many buses that depart from Delhi to Hansi. The distance from Delhi to Hansi is around 160 km and the travel takes around 2 hours. There are pre arranged taxis available from the Delhi airport that can be hired to reach Hansi. They usually charge around RS 1500 for the trip. This is the best option as they are comfortable and many of the cars of are air conditioned.
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