Located just 28 Kms from Delhi, Sonipat is said to be formerly named as “Swarnaprastha” which roughly translates into “golden city”. It was said to be built by the five Pandava brothers during the time of the Mahabharata. Legend has it that the city belongs to Raja Soni who was a descendant of Arjuna. Having a lot of historical value, Sonipat is bustling city which was carved out of Rohtak. There is evidence that the city has been in existence since around 600 BC, as it finds a mention in Ashtadhyayi, written by the great grammarian Panini. The top five places to visit in Sonipat are:
