Gurgaon Travel Destination Guide

Published : 05/06/2009 by Kirti

One of the fastest growing and the most happening cities in India, Gurgaon is an IT hub. Linked deeply in mythology, the city is said to have been granted to Guru Dronacharya by the Kauravas and Pandavas. Lying on the border of Delhi, Gurgaon has taken up the rapid pace of the capital and itself has emerged as the Millennium City - a fast growing industrial city.

Though known globally for its rapid industrialization, Gurgaon has a lot to offer to tourists too. The Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary is a paradise for bird watchers. Home to more than 100 types of birds, the sanctuary is truly a delight. Watchtowers and observation points make bird spotting easy. Another place in Gurgaon, which is a must visit for all nature lovers, is the Damdama Lake. Restaurants and bars around it make it comfortable spot, while camping, adventure activities and boating make it a fun place to be at.

The Sohna village, which lies in the neighborhood of Gurgaon, is yet another interesting place to visit. The place is remarkable for its hot sulphur springs, especially the famous Shiv Kund. These springs are believed to have medicinal properties. A small town called Nuh is another tourist attractor in the neighborhood of Gurgaon. The town is home to a red masonry tank and the tomb of Sheikh Musa. The shaking towers here are a crowd puller too.

The most famous temple in Gurgaon is the Sheetla Devi temple, whose patron goddess Mata Sheetla Devi is said to cure small pox. The temple in Gurgaon attracts throngs of devotees of all faiths and beliefs and is also referred to as ‘Shakti Peeth’.

Apart from these, Gurgaon is known for its fast and modern culture. Owing to its modernization, Gurgaon has some of the swankiest malls and entertainment avenues in the country. Gurgaon’s Metropolitan Mall is a hot-spot with youngsters. With a huge shopping area, seven screen multiplexes, happening food joints and varied entertainment options, the Mall enchants one and all. With all leading brands present, the Mall is a shopper’s paradise. The Mega Mall is another such happening spot in Gurgaon. It has excellent eating joints, branded stores and a movie screen, and is a hit with the youth and tourists.

As Gurgaon attracts a lot of people, for business or for pleasure, an equal number of hotels in gurgaon have come up. Gurgaon has some of the finest of five-star hotels as well as some low-budget hotels too. Gurgaon also has a large number of service apartments, which are fully furnished and extremely comfortable. No matter what kind of hotel you need, you are sure to get a hotel in Gurgaon.


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