Uttarpradesh Gurgaon

Gurgaon is a leading financial and industrial city of India, situated in the National Capital Region near the Indian capital New Delhi in the state of Haryana. Located 32 km south-west of New Delhi.

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Aliwardi Masjid

This 200 years old mosque believed to be built by the founder of Aliwardi village, NawabAliwardi Khan is situated 2 km north of the old Tehsil office in Gurgoan. This magnificent building was constructed in a simple style with local materials. A tomb located near to the mosque, supposed to be of NawabAliwardi Khan, was constructed with an artistic framework of red stone.

Ata

Ata is a small village at Nuhtaluk, located 5 kms east of Sohna on Sohna- Hathin Road. During the time of Gurjara-Pratiharas, it was an important center of art and architecture. Early historic pottery and late medieval remains have been excavated from this place. The beautiful statues of Uma Maheshvara seated on Nandi of early medieval period and Adinath of medieval period are among them.

Badshahpur

Badshapur is situated in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

Camp Hammock is located at Badshahpur - a small village around 14 km from Gurgaon. This camp resort features 20 luxury Swiss cottage tents.

BaoliGhaus Ali Shah

It is in Farrukhnagar town in Gurgaon District. A large octagonal Baolistepwell, also known as Ali Gosh Khan Baoli, with stone staircases is considered a monument of importance.

Damdama Lake

Covering an area of 3000 acres, Damdamalake is one of the biggest natural lakes in the state of Haryana, situated about 20kms from Gurgoan on Gurgoan - Alwar road. Surrounded by the Aravali Mountains, it is one of the popular picnic spot to spend the weekend holidays in the city. The ranges gives a scenic atmosphere to the lake and one can enjoy boating in row boats, paddle boats and motor boats. Damdamalake provides ample scope for adventure lovers. Best time to visit the lake is from October to March , late summers and monsoons. Damdamalake is a natural home for birds and more than 190 species of birds, migratory as well as local, visit here during winter season i.e from November to March. Some of the major birds seen here are water fowl, cranes, cormorants, terns, egrets, kingfishers etc.

Dhankot

Dhankot, situated 11 km west of Gurgoan on Gurgoan - Farrukhnagar Road has mythological significance. It is believed that it was from this place that milk was supplied to Guru Dronacharya and his pupils at Gurugram (Gurgoan). According to Buddhist literature, Dhankot is also known as Thullkottiha and Lord Buddha is said to have visited this place.

Farrukhnagar Fort

It is in Farrukhnagar town in Gurgaon District. DilliDarwaza (Delhi Gate), with its impressive bastion, is an important feature of the fort, it is one of three surviving entrances to the town, out of earlier five gated entrances which have slowly been build into by the growing town.

The DilliDarwaza was restored in 2009 by INTACH, along with the PatliDarwaza (after near byPatli) and the JhajjariDarwaza, (after near byJhajjar town). The rest of the fort though now mostly in ruins once housed over 4,000 people.

FerozpurJhirka

Located 82 km south on the main road from Gurgoan to Alwar, FerozpurJhirka is the headquarters of a town which was founded by Firoz Shah Tughluq. The town, built as a military post for putting down neighbouring turbulent tribes, is bordered by a magnificent wall which is now in ruins. This place is called Jhirka because of a Jhir, a spung, from a perennial stream which issues from a number of fissures in the rocks nearby. The old part of the town is rectangular in shape.

Havelis

It is in Farrukhnagar town in Gurgaon District. A set of old havelis in the main town are in good condition, and boast of frescoes, and post-Mughal architectural features.

Jama Masjid

It is in Farrukhnagar town in Gurgaon District.

This Friday Mosque was also built by Faujdar Khan, in red sandstone. Two slabs of red sandstone on the southern wall bear Arabic inscriptions dating to the period of Sultan of Delhi, Ghiyasud din Balban (1200-1287).

Leisure Valley Park

The Leisure Valley Park, spread over an area of 25 acres is one of the best open garden located at Sector 29 main road in Gurgoan. The major attraction of the park is the mighty musical fountain, which is one of its kind in the city. The fountain that illuminates at night, gives the place a glittering effect and makes the valley very attractive. Water gushes out of these fountains of different kinds to make a pattern and it gives a picturesque view.

Malab

The small village of Malab, located 5 km south of Nuh on GurgoanAlwar Road, is renowned for one of the highest mounds in the region. Malab is a place is of great archeological significance. Many coins of Kanishka, Kushanas and Muslim rulers have been excavated from and around the village.

Masani Fair

Masani fair is one of the most famous fair held in honour of the goddess of small-pox at ShriSheetala Mata Mandir. The fair is celebrated in the month of April- May in honour of the goddess of small-pox and devotees come here to offer their pujas with the belief that the goddess will protect them from the the dangerous disease. Folk songs, dances, dramas, dances and cultural functions are the common sights during the fair.

Modern Gurgaon

New Gurgaon is the modern part of Gurgaon. It has modern facilities and a planned infrastructure. It has developed more because of more connectivity options to the capital. The fact remains that most of the people living there still frequent Delhi regularly for work. The growth prospect, increasing employment opportunities and a cleaner environment has propelled the growth forwards. Gurgaon with its location on NH8 closer to international airport, offering world-class new commercial development, office destination, coporate hub, BPO companies, IT companies etc.

Nuh

Nuh is a small town and the headquarter of the Nuh Tehsil situated about 45 km south of Gurgoan on Delhi-Alwar Road. The town is famous for the trade in Salt, which was manufactured, in the neighboring villages in the time of Bahadur Singh of Ghasera. To the west of Nuh, there is a tank made of red sandstone adorned with beautiful floral designs.

At a distance of 2.5kms from the town, there is a tomb of Sheikh Musa built in the combination of Muslim and Rajput style of architecture which is known for its shaky minarets. Located about 6.5 km south of Nuh in the village of Kotala, is a mosque and the tomb of Bahadur Khan Nahir which were built with a skillfull combination of red sandstone and Grey quartzite.

Pataudi Palace

Pataudi, a small village located 26 kilometer from Gurgoan, at the foot hills of the picturesque Aravalli hills. The Pataudi palace here belongs to the Indian cricketing legend and royal scion Nawab Mansur Ali Khan, better known to his fans as Tiger. This magnificent white palace, designed by Heinz, was built in 1935 by Nawab Ibrahim Ali Khan, the father of Mansur Ali Khan. It is spread over area of 25 acres with large open green areas, well manicured lawns and a lovely garden over a large part of the estate.

Now the palace has been converted into a luxurious heritage hotel belongs to Neemrana Group. The grand and pristine Pataudi palace with its white exterior is modified with stylish and attractive interior decorations , wonderful verandahs, elegantly decorated and well-ventilated bedrooms , guest rooms with old model furniture and modern facilities , old-style attached bathrooms with noble and dream spaces and a splendid conference hall.

The entrance hall is adorned with images of Pataudi's cricket days and his marriage with the famous actress Sharmila Tagore including their children Saif and Soha. The garden of the palace is well maintained with beautiful water fountains in different shapes and sizes. There is a also a cricket ground in the garden premises.

About 8 km from Pataudi at Inchapuri, there is a Mahadeva temple famous for its fair that is held in the month of November. Another famous place to visit here is the Ashram HariMandir Sanskrit Vidyalaya.

Saiyad

It lies 3 km west of Gurgaon on Gurgaon Dharampur Road. Traditionally, the site is believed to be the residential place of Guru Dronacharya and his pupils. The site has yielded Painted Grey Ware and late medieval remains.

Sanghel

Sanghel is one of the highest mountain situated 13 km east south of Nuh on NuhHodal Road. It is a beautiful scenic locale and there are several stone sculptures signifies the images of Varahaand Narasimha of medieval period and Lakshmi of late medieval period. One can also find grey ware paintings and historic wares of ancient period at this place. A village named Ujina well known for its picturesque lake is located near to Sanghel.

Sethani Ki Chhatri

It is in Farrukhnagar town in Gurgaon District. A elaborate memorial cenotaph in the shape of a two-storeyedchhatri, which is a pillar pavilion is situated on the Jhajjar road at the entrance to the town. It has eight arched openings on each floor and floral decorative motifs are used profusely.

Chhatri though typical to Rajasthani architecture, it was later adapted into Mughal architecture. The name suggests that it belonged to a merchants wife, and is decorated with inscriptions and frescoes from Haroti region in Rajasthan.

Sheesh Mahal, Farukhnagar

Sheesh Mahal alias Palace of Mirrors is one of the local historic attractions in Farukhnagar, around 21 kms from Gurgoan. : The palace of the Nawab of Farrukhnagar aligns the main bazaar of the town as do many other heritage structures in the town. Built by NawabFaujdar Khan in 1793, this major protected monument is a rectangular double storied edifice built with local stone, slate and lime.

ShriSheetala Mata Mandir

ShriSheetala Mata Mandir (Masani Temple)also referred as 'Shakti Peeth' is a well known temple located one and a half kilometers in the suburbs of Gurgoan near a beautiful pond. The presiding deity of the temple is Shri Mata Sheetla Devi also known by the names BhagatLalita Ma and Masani Ma is the incarnation of Goddess Durga. The word Sheetala refers to the disease smallpox and it is believed that the person's suffering from this disease will be surely recovered by praying to SheetlaDevi . The statue of the deity, weighing 4kg is made up of mixed metal with gold polish and is kept in a wooden casket which is in turn placed on a small marble platform in the temple.

Shrine of Budho Mata

It is in Farrukhnagar town in Gurgaon District. The nearby village Mubarakpur 5 km from Farrukhnagar, is famous for this shrine, where a fair is held every Wednesday.

Sita-Ram Mandir

It is in Farrukhnagar town in Gurgaon District. The temple is dedicated to Hindu Gods, Rama-Sita, and also serves the purpose of Gurdwara, though the structure with its three domes, resembles a mosque.

Sohna Car Rally

Sohna Car Rally alias Vintage Car Rally is the festival of the old cars, which is conducted every year in the month of February at Sohna, a beautiful hilly spot located on the Delhi Alwar highway. Sohna Car Rally was started in the year 1964 and from that time onwards it has achieved a nation wide significance. This traditional car rally starts at Delhi and then passes through Gurgoan and finally reaches Sohna.

Old cars like Rolls Royce to the rougher and tougher Fords and Austins, which once gale in the roads is now contesting with each other in the rally in order to achieve popularity. It is a tough competition in every field right from reinstallation to maintenance and performance.

SohnaSulphur Springs

The small town of Sohna is an important tourist place, located 24kms from the city on the highway from Gurgoan to Alwar, near a vertical rock. The town derived its name from the gold dust which was found from the sands of streams, after heavy rains in the beds of the neighbouring torrents. The place can be accessible only by foot through narrow paths which are unreachable to vehicles.

Sohna is well - known for its hot water springs. The water is strongly sulphurous and its temperature varies from 46? C to 51.7 ?C. In ancient times, sohna is believed to be the abode of hermits and the main kund( tank) called Shiv Kund, is said to have medicinal properties and curative effect. Devotees considered it as sacred and during solar/lunar eclipse and SomavatiAmavasya, they gather here for taking a dip in the water.

Sultanpur Lake Bird Sanctuary

Sultanpur Lake Bird Sanctuary sprawls over an area of 143sq.km is located on the Gurgoan - Farukh Nagar Road, at a distance of 16 km from Gurgoan and 46 km from Delhi. This small sanctuary, founded by Dr. Salim Ali, is well known for migratory and indigenous birds. During winter season, birds migrate from as far as Siberia and Europe.

The Sultanpur Lake located within the sanctuary offers boating facilities. There are hide outs, watch towers and a museum of sorts for those keen on serious study. Guest rooms, restaurant, family cottages, bar, hide outs, water towers and catering wing, are there for bird watchers and tourists.

Ujina

It lies 10 km east of Nuh on NuhHodal Road. The village is known for its lake. The mound has yielded Painted Grey Ware and early historic wares. The stone sculptures located at the site represent Varaha and Nrsimha of medieval period, and Lakshmi of late medieval period.

Urusvati Museum of Folklore

The Urusvati Museum of Folklore, located at Madhram in Shilkopur Village, Gurgoan, is a treasure store of Indian folk stories. Sprawl over an area of five and half acres of land, the museum lies on the way to Jaipur.

Which all places I can visit along with Gurgaon  ?

Tour Itineries along with Gurgaon

Delhi – Gurgaon – Delhi

Best time to visit Gurgaon

Best time to visit Gurgaon is between October to March when the weather is at its best.

How to reach Gurgaon ?

How to reach Gurgaon by Air

Gurgaon is approx.10 kms. from the Indira Gandhi International Airport & Domestic Airport providing flight connectivity across the world. It also provides is a very high frequency of flights in order to cater to a large air traffic & is now known as one of the busiest airports in the world.

How to reach Gurgaon by Rail

Gurgaon does not have a Railway Station of its own. Nizammuddin Railway Station & New Delhi Railway Station are the closest rail links to reach Gurgaon. Major cities in India are connected to these stations.

How to reach Gurgaon by Road

Gurgaon is well connected by roads. Volvo & luxury buses move to & from this city.