Kurukshetra is located in the Indian state of Haryana, about 160 kilometers (99 miles) north of New Delhi. The city sits at an elevation of approximately 250 meters (820 feet) above sea level. It is strategically situated along the National Highway 44, which connects it to major cities in northern India. Kurukshetra is famously known as the site of the epic Mahabharata war and is regarded as a significant pilgrimage center.