Sonipat also spelled as Sonepat, founded as Swarnaprastha or Suvarnaprastha by the five Pandava brothers during the times of Mahabharat. According to legend, Sonipat was earlier known as Sonprastha, which later on became 'Svarnaprastha' (????????????, lit. golden city). Later, the name Svarnaprastha changed into Svarnpath, and then to its current form, Sonipat/Sonepat.

Sonipat is bordered by the states of Delhi and Uttar Pradesh as well as the districts of Rohtak, Jind and Panipat. The River Yamuna runs along the eastern boundary of the district.

Topographically, Sonipat district is divided into three regions, the Khadar, Upland Plain and Sandy Region. Sonipat city lies on the upland plains, which are covered with old alluvium, which, if properly irrigated, is highly productive. Broadly speaking, the district is a continuous part of the Haryana-Punjab Plain, but the area is not level in some parts.

Best time to Visit

October to March