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The Guru's Land
About 30kms from the centre of
New Delhi the fast
developing city, Gurgaon is perhaps the most important of all Haryana
towns. Originally it was named 'Guru Gram' or 'Guru Gaon' (the 'village of
the teacher'). According to the famous epic Mahabharata, Yudhisthir gave
this land to Guru Dronacharya for teaching warfare and use of arms to the
five Pandavas when they were young. This was the place where Dronacharya
taught archery to the Pandavas.
Till Independence, Gurgaon was a fairly backward town, but after that it
rose to the occasion. Now there are a number of big industries like Atlas
Cycles and the Maruti automobile factories. A large number of offices of
top-notch firms have relocated from congested and contaminated New Delhi
to the peaceful locales of the fast growing city.
Gurgaon is perhaps the fastest developing city in northern India, and its
proximity to New Delhi
, especially to the international airport, has added to its popularity
among the various industrial establishments. Real estate is booming here
with new buildings coming up at an astronomical pace.
Prime Attractions
Sheesh Mahal: The rectangular double-storeyed Sheesh Mahal built
by Fauzdar Khan in 1733AD is located in Farukhnagar. The intricate mirror
decorations within the palace lent it name 'Sheesh Mahal'. The complex
also houses a jail, which was used as a jail and a torture chamber.
Sheetala Devi
Temple: Located in suburbs of Gurgaon is the famous Hindu temple
of the Sheetala Devi temple located near a pond. Devotees throng the
temple in large numbers, throughout the year. Also referred to as a
'Shakti Peeth', the presiding deity of this temple is Mata Sheetala Devi.
Other Attractions: There are a few other places worth seeing, like
Ghaus Ali Shah's shrine, Delhi Gate and an old mosque.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
How to Get There
Air: The nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport,
at New Delhi .
Road: The state transport buses connect Gurgaon to neighbouring
cities with in the state and in neighbouring states.
Local Transport: Taxis, metered auto-rickshaws, private buses and
state buses.
Where to Stay
Shama Tourist Complex.
Vatika Garden Retreat, Village Karanki, Sohna-Balabhgarh Road, Gurgaon.
The Plaza Solitaire, Delhi Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurgaon.
The Bristol Hotel, (Government Approved), Adjacent to DLF Qutab Enclave
Phase - I, Gurgaon.
The Radisson, on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway before Gurgaon.
Saras Tourist Complex, Damdama
Lake.
Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary Tourist Complex.
Barbet, Sohna.
Click Here for District Map Of
Gurgaon City
Click Here for Road Map Of
Gurgaon City
Click Here for Railway
Network Map Of Gurgaon City
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