SHEIKH CHILLIS TOMB

Established in Circa 17th Century AD, this elegant structure is the eternal resting place of the venerable Sufi saint Abdur Abdur-Rahim. He was popularly known as Sheikh Chilli or Chili and Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, was a devotee and disciple of this erudite scholar. Moreover, Sheikh Chilli's Tomb is constructed in beige sandstone, has a white marble lofty pear-shaped dome and delicate Parisian overtones that are imbued in this charming edifice.

 Additionally, pleasant Mughal gardens surround the mausoleum, along with the mortal remains of the saint's wife that are also present in a smaller tomb. One of the attractive places to visit in Kurukshetra, the building also houses a madrasa and an archaeological museum where antiquities unearthed during excavations at Kurukshetra are exhibited.

Location: Darra Khera, Kalyan Nagar, Thanesar, Haryana 136118, India

Price: Indian citizens and visitors of SAARC are charged Rs. 25/- per head. Cost of tickets is Rs. 100/-, or $2 for foreigners

Timing: 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM, closed on Fridays

Best Time to Visit: September to March