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The district derived its name from the name of Guru Dronacharya; the village
was given as gurudakshina to him by his students; the Pandavas and hence it
came to be known as Guru-gram, which in course of time got distorted to
Gurgaon. Thus the district has been existence since the times of
Mahabharata. The district is surrounded by Delhi & Rajasthan.
Gurgaon is one of the most industrially developed city of northern India.
The place is now home to a number of software firms and Heavy Industries.
The proximity of the city to the national capital of India also has given it
the the geographical advantage needed to develop economically. With fine
communication system and good infrastructure for industries, the place
always buzz with activity and many tourists come here for reasons of
business throughout the year.
Location - Gurgaon district is situated in NCR of Delhi, the capital
of India. It is just 10 kms away from Indira Gandhi International Airport,
Delhi.
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HOW TO REACH
By Air - The nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport,
at New Delhi.
By Rail - Gurgaon Railway Station is one of the oldest Railway Station
situated on the Delhi - Rewari - Jaipur Railway line route. It is at a
distance of about 3 km from main old Gurgaon City.
By Road - The state transport buses connect Gurgaon to neighbouring
cities with in the state and in neighbouring states.
WHEN TO GO
Best time to visit Gurgaon is between February To April and August to
November.
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WHAT TO SEE |
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Sheesh Mahal - One of the local historic attractions is Sheesh
Mahal with an interior featuring many intricate mirror decorations. The
Sheesh Mahal in Farukhnagar is a rectangular double-storey building and
was built by the local Nawab, Faujdar Khan, in 1793. It is a double
storeyed building of local stone, slate and lime. It is so named because
of the intricate mirror decorations within (sheesha = mirror). The
complex also houses a jail which was used as a jail and a torture
chamber.
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Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary - Sultanpur Bird
Sanctuary, founded by Dr. Salim Ali is situated 16 km from Gurgaon and
46 km from Delhi. During winter birds
migrate from as far as Siberia and Europe. The important species found
in the park are saras, crane, spot bill, ruddy shel duck, rosy pelicans
etc. Over 100 species have been identified in this Sanctuary.
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Sheetala Devi Temple - This famous Hindu temple is
located one and a half kilometers in the suburbs of Gurgaon near a pond.
Also referred to as a 'Shakti Peeth', the presiding deity of this temple
is Mata Sheetala Devithe goddess of small-pox. It is held in great
esteem throughout this part of the country. It is visited by a large
number of pilgrims.
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Sohna - Sohna has been provided with an exclusive
Barbet Hut complete with its own sitting area and an attached kitchen. A
motel at Sohna offers air-conditioned rooms for comfortable stay to the
tourists. A four-bed dormitory, family huts and simple camper huts are
available to suit the budget of various tourists.
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Damdama Lake - Gurgaon also boasts of another tourist
attraction - the Damdama Lake. Tourist facilities at the Lake include
restaurant, bar, motel wing, conference hall, hovercraft, lawns and
camping site, adventure activities and lake for boating. It is Located a
few kilometers South of Gurgaon off Alwar road.
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Shama - Located on the Delhi-Jaipur highway is the Shama.
Its location makes it a popular halt with the travellers. The motel,
restaurant, bar and lawns make it an excellent excursion or weekend trip
from Delhi. It has hosted several family gatherings and celebrations.
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Excursions |
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Delhi - There are several places to see, visit,
and explore in Delhi. Delhi is an international metropolis with
excellent tourist spots, recreational facilities, and a history that
goes back to antiquity. A remarkable feature of Delhi is the extent of
greenery all over. Delhi is also a dream city for visitors looking for
items of handicrafts, not only the rich artistic crafts of its own
craftsmen but also of craftsmen from all over the country. Amongst the
must visits in Delhi are the India Gate, Red Fort, Lotus Temple, Chandni
Chowk, Purana Quila, laxminarayan Temple, Humayun's tomb and Qutab Minar.
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Karna Lake - The man-made Karna Lake is situated
on the National Highway No.1 near Karnal. The lovely green stretch
celebrates one of the protagonists of the epic Mahabharatha- Karna. It
attracts several tourists with its guest rooms, greenery, and
well-equipped conference hall. The lake and the birds add to the charm
of the lake.
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Kurukshetra - Kurukshetra, the land where the
Bhagwad Gita originated. Kurukshetra has several places of interest like
Brahma Sarovar, Narkatari Temple, Banganga, Nab hi Kamal, Gurudwara
Rajghat, Kurukshetra Library, and the Crocodile Sanctuary. |
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WHERE TO EAT
Pandit Ka Dhabba" and "Sardar Ki Jalebi" ki Dukane in Old Gurgaon
Market. Not very hi-fi places to eat, but these are the historical places
for eating in Gurgaon &
There are so many good restaurants in gurgaon, suitable for all pockets
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