Attractions and Things To Do

 Corporations and Businesses nearby

• India's outsourcing industry was born in Gurgaon in 1997 when GE Capital International Services (GECIS) was set up as the India-based business process services operations of GE Capital.
• A plethora of BPO and KPO firms such as Keane, Evalueserve, Dell, Accenture, Hewitt Associates, Copal Partners and Convergys dot the cityscape.
• Gurgaon is the regional head-office of Nokia, Siemens, Ericsson, Keane, Alcatel-Lucent, Niksun, Nagarro, IBM, Opera Solutions and Bain & Company. Gurgaon is also the headquarters of two biggest automobile manufacturers in India: Hero Honda and Maruti Udyog.
• Recently, an eight lane toll expressway between Gurgaon and New Delhi was launched. It provides non-stop connectivity to the Indira Gandhi International Airport and the Domestic Airport and to Dhaula Kuan in Delhi over a distance of 28 kilometers (18 miles), and includes 7 flyovers and 5 underpasses along the stretch.

Restaurants and Shopping in Gurgaon

In addition to our two onsite restaurants, there are many fine dining establishments within easy reach of our Gurgaon, India hotel. 

Restaurant: Punjabi by Nature
Cuisine:       Indian
Phone:        0124 4143666, 4144666

Restaurant: Hao Shi Nian Nian
Cuisine:       East Asian
Phone:        0124 4258888, 9899128888

Restaurant: China Club
Cuisine:       East Asian
Phone:        0124 42566000, 42566222

Restaurant: Fifty Six
Cuisine:       Italian
Phone:        0124 4311298, 4311299

Bar:             F Bar N Lounge
Phone:        0124 4201111, 9873800060

Bar :           Odyssey
Phone :       0124 4048031, 4048032

Malls 

Gurgaon Central, MG Road
Ambience Mall, DLF Phase III, NH 8
MGF Metropolitan, MG Road

New Delhi/Gurgaon as a Destination. The bustling capital city of New Delhi is only 30 kilometres away. Discover a city rich with culture, architecture and human diversity, a city deep with history. Both Old and New Delhi exert a beguiling charm on visitors. Lose yourself to the secrets of the city's Mughal past in the labyrinthine streets of Old Delhi before emerging into the wide open spaces of imperial New Delhi, with its ordered governmental vistas and generous tree-lined avenues. A tribute to India's history, Red Fort is the largest of old Delhi's monuments. Each Independence Day (August 15th), India's Prime Minister addresses the country from this 360-year-old fort.

Gurgaon, India Attractions

• Sultanpur National Park & Bird Sanctuary -- 32 kms
• Damdama Lake - 25 kms
• Surajkund -- 24 kms
• Karna Lake -- 23 kms
• Sheetala Devi Temple -- 4 kms
• India Gate -- 32 kms
• Red Fort -- 35 kms
• Qutab Minar -- 22 kms
• Humayun's Tomb -- 30 kms
• Pragati Maidan -- 34 kms
• Akshardasm Temple -- 45 kms
• Rashtrapati Bhawan -- 36 kms

Nearby Cities

• New Delhi - 30 kms
• Faridabad - 15 kms
• Ghaziabad - 41 kms

Attractions and Things To Do

Part of the National Capital Region of India, Gurgaon is located just 30 km from the capital city of New Delhi. The city provides easy access to multiple attractions in the state of Haryana as well as New Delhi..

There is no shortage of interesting attractions and fun things to do in Gurgaon. Enjoy everything from the beautiful birds at Sultanpur National Park & Bird Sanctuary to swimming and boating at Damdama Lake to the serene village life at Surajkund. We have listed below more information about these attractions along with several others to give you a feel for what's happening in Gurgaon's eclectic neighborhood.

Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary
The Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, at a distance of 16 km, is a wonderful place for passionate bird lovers. Preserving more than 100 species of birds, the sanctuary was founded by Dr. Salim Ali, and preserves species like crane, spot bill, Saras, ruddy duck, and rosy pelicans. A visit during the winter months (November-February) when the migratory birds fly to this place will be perfect for nature lovers. The hide outs, watch towers and a museum within the bird sanctuary provide for the desires of a curious tourist. www.haryana-online.com/sultanpur_sanctuary.htm.
The Damdama Lake, sited a few kilometers towards the south of Gurgaon off Alwar road is a beautiful tourist spot with boating facilities and hot air ballooning for the tourists. www.indianholiday.com/new-delhi/destinations-near-new-delhi/tour-to-gurgaon/tourist-attractions/damdama-lake.html
Time stands still in Surajkund - home to the renowned Surajkund mela held in February every year. This sleepy little village features an 11th century water tank that blends in naturally with the area's rocky terrain.

The Sheetala Devi Temple is another interesting site in one of the recently developed tourist destinations in India. Situated in the outskirts of Gurgaon at one and a half kilometers, this well known Hindu temple is also called the 'Shakti Peeth'. Dedicated to Mata Sheetala Devi - the goddess of small-pox, it is visited by several pilgrims of all religions and beliefs.

Nuh, a town, located around 45km away, on the Delhi-Alwar road. The masonry tank of red sandstone, the tomb of Sheikh Musa, depicting both Muslim and Rajput architectural styles, and the shaking towers are some of the notable tourist attractions in Gurgaon.
Among events and festivals, the Statesman Car Rally, Suraj Kund Crafts Mela, and Kartik Cultural Festival are major crowd pullers.
Sohna. This town having an altitude of 230 meters, is situated on the highway from Gurgaon to Alwar, 24 km from Gurgaon and 56 km from Delhi.

Sohna is a corrupted form of Sona which means gold. The town is said to have derived its name from the gold dust which was found after heavy rains in the beds of the neighboring torrents. The town is especially remarkable for its hot springs. In ancient times, it was a place of rishis and the main kund (tank) was called Shiv Kund. Famed for medicinal properties, these Sulphur springs were visited by foreign tourists during the British period. Now the government has developed this place into a tourist and pilgrim center.

Akshardham Temple
Located on Delhi's outskirts is the mammoth and elaborate Akshardham Temple, a recently built structure (inaugurated in 2005) made of pink sandstone and white marble. Part of the Hindu Swaminarayan group, this extraordinary temple reflects traditional Orissa, Gujarati, Mughal and Rajasthani architectural elements and has exquisite domes and pillars. It contains around 20,000 carved deities. The Akshardham experience is an enlightening journey through India's glorious art, values and contributions for the progress, happiness and harmony of mankind.

Bahá'í Lotus Temple
Shaped like a lotus bud with 27 petals, this stunning temple suspended above milky-blue ponds is surely one of the magnificent monuments ever made from concrete.

Firoz Shah Kotla
The ruins of Firozabad (the fifth city of Delhi), erected by Firoz Shah in 1354, can be found at Firoz Shah Kotla, just off Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg in Central Delhi.  In the fortress/palace is a 13m-high sandstone Ashoka Pillar inscribed with Ashoka's edicts (and a later inscription).

Gurdwara Bangla Sahib
Topped with gold domes, the Gurdwara Bangla Sahib was constructed at the site where the eighth Sikh guru, Harkrishan Dev, spent several months in 1664. This guru dedicated most of his time to helping the destitute and sick and was revered for his healing powers; a tank on the gurdwara's premises contains water said to have curative properties. Soul-warming kirtan (devotional songs) often drift from the temple.

Humayun's Tomb
The must-see Humayun's Tomb is a brilliant example of early Mughal architecture. It was built in the mid-16th century by Haji Begum, the Persian-born senior wife of the second Mughal emperor Humayun.

Elements in its design - a squat building with high arched entrances that let in light, topped by a bulbous dome and surrounded by formal gardens.

India Gate
Built to memorialize the Indian soldiers who died in World War I, the India Gate draws many people who come to see the Amar Jawan Jyoti (Eternal Flame), which lies underneath the gate. Nearby, you can enjoy an expansive green lawn, a boat club and a children's park.

Jama Masjid
The stunning Jama Masjid mosque is the largest in India and the final architectural magnum opus of Shah Jahan. Construction of the mosque began in 1644, but it wasn't completed until 1658. It has three gateways, four angle towers and two minarets standing 40m high, and is constructed of alternating vertical strips of red sandstone and white marble whose courtyard can hold a mind-blowing 25,000 people.

Lakshmi Narayan Temple
West of Connaught Place, with soaring domes, the Orissan-style Lakshmi Narayan Temple was erected in 1938 by the wealthy industrialist BD Birla. The main temple is dedicated to Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and her consort, Narayan the Preserver.

Jantar Mantar
Comprised of curious terracotta-red structures, Jantar Mantar was one of Maharaja Jai Singh II's observatories, constructed in 1725. It's dominated by a huge sundial and houses other instruments plotting the course of heavenly bodies

Lodi Garden
The well-tended Lodi Garden is a popular place for a morning/evening stroll or jog. Within the grounds are the crumbling tombs of the Sayyid and Lodi rulers, including the 15th-century Bara Gumbad. Avoid visiting on Sundays, when crowds can mar the garden's serenity.

Nizam-ud-din's Shrine
Across from Humayun's Tomb is Nizam-ud-din's Shrine, resting place of the Muslim Sufi saint Nizam-ud-din Chishti, who died in 1325, aged 92.

Pragati Maidan
Pragati Maidan is a world-class exhibition centre located in New Delhi. This massive complex boasts contemporary design and lush landscaping. Pragati Maidan hosts a wide variety of national and international exhibitions in several different pavilions. For more information, visit http://delhi.clickindia.com/areas/pragatimaidan.html.

Rashtrapati Bhawan
Located in New Delhi, Rashtrapati Bhawan is the official residence of the President of India. Up until the year 1950, it was known as "Viceroy's House" and served as the residence of the Governor-General of India.

Purana Qila
With massive walls and three gateways, Purana Qila was the site of ancient Indraprastha. The Afghan ruler, Sher Shah, who briefly interrupted Mughal sovereignty by defeating Humayun, completed the fort during his reign (1538-45), before Humayun regained control of India. Just beyond it is the Qila-i-Kuhran Mosque, or Mosque of Sher Shah. There's a small archaeological museum (admission free) just inside the main gate.

Qutb Minar
The superb buildings in this complex date from the onset of Islamic rule in India. The Qutb Minar itself is a soaring 73m/240ft-high tower of victory that was built (1193-1368) on the orders of Qutb-ud-din Aybak. The tower has five distinct storeys, each marked by a projecting balcony, and it tapers, like something out of a fairy tale, from a 15m (50ft) diameter at the base to just 2.5m (8ft) at the top. A 7m (23ft) high iron pillar stands in the courtyard of the mosque and it's said that if you can encircle it with your hands while standing with your back to it, your wish will be unfulfilled; however, the pillar is now protected by a fence.

Red Fort (Lal qila)
The massive Red Fort (Lal qila) built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The walls of the fort extend for 2km and vary in height from 18m on the river side to 33m on the city side. Shah Jahan began construction of the massive fort in 1638 and it was completed in 1648. Since Independence, many landmark political speeches have taken place at the fort and every year on Independence Day (15 August) it hosts the prime minister's address to the nation. Each evening (except Monday) a one-hour sound-and-light show re-creates events of India's history, particularly those associated with the Red Fort. Major buildings within include: Chatta Chowk,, Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience), Hayat Baksh Bagh (Life-Bestowing Gardens), Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience), Khas Mahal (Private Palace)., Mussaman Burj etc.

Museums:

National Gallery of Modern Art
The National Gallery of Modern Art has rotating exhibitions of more than 300 paintings (by Indian artists) which include tempera, oils, watercolors and lithographs.

National Museum
Thousands of historic artefacts are on display in the spacious galleries of the excellent National Museum. Exhibits include rare relics from the Harappan Civilization, Central Asian antiquities (including silk paintings from the 1st century AD), Indian textiles, tribal masks, sculptures, musical instruments, old coins (including Portuguese, Dutch and Danish), miniature paintings and weapons (including a battle-axe from AD 1739).

National Rail Museum
Trainspotters will relish this National Rail Museum, which has intriguing indoor and outdoor sections. The collection includes carriages belonging to Indian potentates and British viceroys. Exhibits include an 1855 steam engine, still in working order, and various oddities including the skull of an elephant that charged a train in 1894, and lost. It houses a collection of Indian trains from the past to the present - a worthwhile look into India's proud railway heritage.

Nehru Memorial Museum & Planetarium

Teen Murti Bhavan, the former residence of Jawaharlal Nehru (India's first prime minister), just off Teen Murti Rd, has been converted into the Nehru Memorial Museum and Planetarium. Its photographs and newspaper clippings offer perceptive insights into the Independence movement. In the grounds is a planetarium.

Shankar's International Dolls Museum
The museum has one of the planet's biggest collections of dolls, Shankar's International Dolls Museum has 6500 dolls from around 85 countries. Apart from the noteworthy international collection, which includes dolls from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, there are brightly costumed Indian dolls, including brides.

Tibet House
The Tibet House museum contains ceremonial items brought out of Tibet when the Dalai Lama fled following Chinese occupation. Pieces include sacred manuscripts, sculptures and old thangkas (Tibetan paintings on cloth). Photography prohibited. On the first floor is a bookshop that specializes in Buddhist titles and sells Buddhist chanting CDs, prayer flags and khatags (sacred Tibetan scarves).