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Top Gurgaon Hotels
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Hotels(388)|Ratings(180)|Reviews(180) Last rated Jun 17th 2013
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Rs. 22500
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Rs. 7000
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Rs. 5400
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Rs. 10400
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Rs. 6500
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Rs. 6000
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Rs. 12000
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Rs. 16000
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Rs. 4000
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Rs. 8300
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| State: Haryana | District: Gurgaon |
| Famous for/as: City | Languages: Hindi |
| Best Season: Feb - Apr, Aug - Nov | Weather: Summer 27 to 40°C, |
| Altitude: 220 m | Winter 5 to 24°C |
| Pin Code: 122001 | STD Code: 0124 |
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Gurgaon lies in Haryana, and along with Faridabad, it is the industrial and financial centre of the state. It is one of the four important satellite cities of the National Capital Region and is often referred to as the ‘Millennium City.’ Gurgaon also holds the distinction of being the only city in India to supply electricity to all households in the city.
The name Gurgaon traces its origin to Hindu mythology. It was the ancestral village of Guru Dronacharya. The word Gurgaon comes from the amalgamation of two words – ‘Guru’ meaning ‘teacher’ and ‘Gaon’ meaning ‘village’. Thus, it literally means ‘the village of the teacher’.
Historically, Gurgaon was ruled by many rulers over the years. The city has been ruled by the Yaduvanshis, the Rajputs, the Marathas and Mughals.
The city used to be largely a farming land not long ago. It was only in the late 1990s that the area started seeing development and finally experienced commercial boom. It all started with Delhi becoming increasingly congested.
The cheap land of Gurgaon prompted the government to buy it from the farmers and start commercial development. The close proximity to the capital Delhi and the lower cost of land attracted the corporate sector and soon, many corporate houses and malls were mushrooming across the city.
Today, Gurgaon is called the unofficial mall capital of India. It has plenty of shopping centres, which offer a variety of brands to the consumer. Malls such as Sahara Mall, DLF Grand Mall, MGF Mega City and Ambience Mall among others sell products right from high-end jewellery to clothes by international brands.
Gurgaon is a very important part of the National Capital Region. It houses the units of some large MNCs which give a major boost to the state’s economy. Haryana’s economy largely depends on the taxes paid by the corporate sector present here. However, a small contribution is made by the tourism industry too in Gurgaon.
The best way to get around the city is by auto rickshaw or the metro service, which is affordable and quick. Gurgaon is also a place where tourists can try some mouth watering street food. Although the various malls in the city have now started serving food items like chaats, markets such as sector 4 and 23 also dish out good street food.
There is the Sultanpur Lake and the Sohna Lake to visit here, which lie on the outskirts of the city. Both of these are popular as weekend holiday options.
Gurgaon experiences extreme weather conditions. It gets really hot in the summers and cold during winters. Therefore, the best time to visit Gurgaon is during winters. Tourists can plan a trip to the city in the months of February to April and August to November.
Gurgaon is well connected to Delhi by rail and road. Travellers can reach Delhi by air and then head to Gurgaon by bus or travel by a car by driving down the express highway NH8 that connects Delhi to Gurgaon. Metro is another affordable option.
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Considered as one of fastest developing regions of Haryana, Gurgaon is visited by millions of tourists year-round. Among all the attractions in the destination, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary is the main attraction that is especially frequented by birdwatchers. The bird sanctuary preserves several species of birds, including red-wattled lapwing, spotbill, painted stork and white Ibis. This sanctuary is thronged by tourists during the winter months, when the migratory birds like Siberian crane, Eurasian wigeon and spot-billed pelican fly to this place.
Another popular tourist attraction in destination is the Damdama Lake, which is one of the biggest natural lakes in Haryana. Tourists visiting this lake can indulge in various activities like rock climbing, trekking, hot air ballooning and boating. Shri Mata Sheetla Devi Temple is another popular site, which is situated in the outskirts of Gurgaon. Popularly known as the ‘Shakti Peeth’, this Hindu temple is dedicated to Goddess Sheetla Devi.
Sohna Sulphur Springs and Tourist Complex is also frequented by tourists visiting Gurgaon. The main attraction of this place is the spring of sulphurous water, which is considered as the site of Shiva Kund. Few other popular religious sites in the district are Masani Temple, Aliwardi Masjid and Dhankot. Tourists can also visit Museum of Folk and Tribal Art and Urusvati Museum of Folklore. Both the museums showcase the artefacts and artwork of various Indian states.
Leisure Valley, which is counted among the best open gardens in Gurgaon, is also frequented by tourists. Sheesh Mahal in Farukh Nagar is a popular tourist attraction, featuring intricate mirror decorations. Theme parks like Fun ‘n’ Food and Wet ‘n’ Wild also attract tourists visiting Gurgaon. For recreation and entrainment, tourists can head towards the Kingdom of Dreams.
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