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| GURGAON (Tehsil Gurgaon) |
| The headquarters of the district of the same
name, Gurgaon town, having an altitude of 229 meters, lies at
a distance of 32 km from Delhi on Delhi Bikaner railway in 28°
28' 0" North Latitude and 77° 01' 43" East Longitude.
The town was first occupied by cavalry unit posted to watch
the army of Begum Samru of Sirdhana, whose principal cantonment
was at the village of Jharsa, 1.5 km to the south east of the
town. The principal buildings of interest include Cawn Sarai,
Nehru Stadium and Kamla Nehru Park. About 1.0 km away from the
Gurgaon town is a village by the same name which is known far
and wide for its temple of [SHEETLA MATA ](1 km from bus stand)
where a fair is held every Monday and Tuesday. Mata Sheetla
known to be wife of Guru Dronacharya. Every year during the
month of March and July, a fair is held. People from every part
of nation visit to this religious temple. Administration is
provided all type of assistance to public/people in terms of
their lodging,boarding, travelling arrangement. |
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| SOHNA (Tehsil Sohna) |
| This town having a altitude of 230 meters, is
situated on the highway from Gurgaon to Alwar, 24 km from Gurgaon
and 56 km from Delhi. It lies in 28° 14' 51" North
Latitude and 77° 05' East Longitude. 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 neighbouring torrents. The town is of great
antiquity and has been occupied in succession by three different
races, viz. the Kambhos, the Khanzadas and the Rajputs, traces
of which still exist in the extensive ruins by which the town
is surrounded. The town is specially remarkable for its hot
springs.In ancient times, it was a place of rishis and the main
kund (tank) was called Shiv Kund. During Mughal period, Akbar
on his visit to this palace had praised the place as one of
the best in suburbs of Delhi.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. A number of Painted Grey
sites have been found spread over the Gurgaon district. A brief
account of some of the more important sites is given below. |
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| NUH (Tehsil Nuh) |
| Nuh, the headquarters of the Tehsil of the same
name and having an altitude of 190 meters, is situated about
45 km south of Gurgaon on Delhi-Alwar Road. It lies in 28°
06' 19" North Latitude and 77° 00' 09" East Longitude.
The town assumed important in the time of Bahadur Singh of Ghasera
because of the trade in Salt which was manufactured in the neighboring
villages. To the west of the town is fine masonry tank of red
sandstone with a chhatri possibly connected with the name of
Chuhi Mal, adorned with beautiful floral designs. The tomb of
Sheikh Musa, an example of the combination of Muslim and Rajput
architecture, is at a distance of about two km and half from
town. It is famous for its shaking minarets. The shaking of
the minarets can be distinctly felt. There are two monuments
in village Kotla about 6.5 km south of Nuh. These are 'MOSQUE'
and the tomb of Bahadur Khan Nahir. In these buildings, red
sandstone and Grey quartzite are skillfully combined in a very
effective and well-built structure. Over the ruined gateway
is an inscription giving the date of its building as A.D. 1392-1400. |
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| PATAUDI (Tehsil Pataudi) |
| Pataudi the hqrs of tehsil of the same name and
having an altitude of 280 metres, lies at about a distance of
29 km from Gurgaon, and in 28 ° 19' 29" North Latitude
and 76 ° 46' 36" east Longitude. The town was found
in the reign of Jalal-ud-Din Khilji by a Mewati Chieftain, Pata,
who named it Pataudi, which seems to have been corrupted to
Pataudi. During Aurangzeb's reign, it was made a pargana and
was attached to Rewari. But in 1803, it was granted as Jagir
to Faiz Talab Khan. The palace of the Nawab of Pataudi, built
in 1934, is a remarkable building. It has a cricket ground in
its premises. There is famous temple of Mahadeva at Inchapuri,
about 8 km from town. A fair is held here during November. Ashram
Hari Mandir Sanskrit Vidyalaya is worth paying a visit. |
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| Ferozpur Jhirka (Tehsil Ferozpur Jhirka) |
| Ferozepur Jhirka, the headquarters of the tehsil
of the same name and having an altitude of 205 meters, is situated
on the main road from Gurgaon to Alwar, about 82 km south of
Gurgaon. It lies in 27° 47' 40" North Latitude and
76 ° 56' 34" East Longitude. The town is said to have
been founded by Firoz Shah Tughluq as a military post for putting
down neighbouring turbulent tribes. The old part of the town
is rectangular in shape and surrounded with a high wall which
is now in ruins. This place is called Jhirka because of a Jhir,
a spung, from a perennial stream which issues from a number
of fissures in the rocks nearby. |
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| FARUKHNAGAR (Sub-Tehsil) |
| A town in the Gurgaon tehsil and having an altitude
of 220 meters, it lies in 28° 27'09" North Latitude
and 76° 49'30" East Longitude at a distance of about
21 km from the tehsil/district headquarters to the north-west
near the boarder of the Rohtak district. The town, octagonal
in shape was founded by a Baluch chief, Faujdar Khan, who was
a Governor appointed by emperor Farrukhsiyar, after whom the
place was presumably named. The tourist attraction is Jami Masjid
built of Agra red stone, which was constructed by Faujdar Khan.
It is ornamented with a commemorative marble tablet. Besides,
two slabs of red sand stone are affixed in the southern wall
of courtyard. There is also a shrine of Budho Mata situated
at Mubarakpur, a village about 5 km from Farrukhnagar. |
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| The following are some of the important places
to visit in District Gurgaon : |
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Dhankot :
It lies 11 km west of Gurgaon on Gurgaon - Farrukhnagar
Road. Tradition has it that milk was supplied from this place
to Guru Dronacharya and his pupils at Gurugram (Gurgaon). It
is also identified as Thullkottiha ( of the Buddhist literature)
and was visited by Lord Buddha. |
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Saiyad :
It lies 3 km west of Gurgaon on Gurgaon Dharampur Road.
Traditionally, the site is believed to be the residential place
of Guru Dronacharya and his pupils. The site has yielded Painted
Grey Ware and late medieval remains. |
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Ata :
It is situated 5 kms east of Sohna on Sohna Hathin
Road. It had been an important center of art and architecture
in the time of Gurjara-Pratiharas. Two beautiful icons-one representing
Uma Maheshvara seated on Nandi of early medieval period and
other representing Adinath of medieval period. |
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Malab :
Situated 5 km south of Nuh on Gurgaon Alwar Road, the
village contains one of the highest mounds in the region. A
coin of Kanishka, some coins of late Kushanas and a number of
coins of Muslim rulers have been found at the site. |
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Sanghel :
It is situated 13 km east south of Nuh on Nuh Hodal
Road. It is one the highest mounds in the district. It has yielded
Painted Grey Ware, early historic wares and late medieval remains. |
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Ujina :
It lies 10 km east of Nuh on Nuh Hodal Road. The village
is known for its lake. The mound has yielded Painted Grey Ware
and early historic wares. The stone sculptures located at the
site represent Varaha and Nrsimha of medieval period, and Lakshmi
of late medieval period. |
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Sultanpur Lake Bird Sanctuary :
Ten Km from Gurgaon and 42 km from Delhi, the place
is a haven for bird lovers. It is a find of Peter Jackson, the
world famous authority on bird watching. It was opened for tourists
on 6th Feb. 1972. To this lonely and lovely retreat, flock the
migrant birds from Europe and Siberia. These birds come here
with the onset on winter and return when their colder homes
have warmed up. Camping equipment like beds, Chairs, central
tables, lights, stoves etc are available at site on hire at
reasonable rates. To facilitate bird watching, there are observation
hides and watch tower. |
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Sohna Sulphur Springs and Tourist Complex
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The tiny town with pretty name, Sohna is credited with
sulphur springs. This is situated in the heart of the town by
the side of a perpendicular rock and is approachable only on
foot through small narrow lanes where vehicles can not pass.
The water is strongly sulphurate and its temperature varies
from 46° C to 51.7C. ° The present site of main kund,
called Shiv Kund, is believed to have been the ancient abode
of hermits. The hot water is believed to have curative effect
on skin infections and diseases like gout and rheumatism. Hindus
consider the tank sacred and come for a dip in its water on
solar/lunar eclipse and Somavati Amavasya. The complex is studded
with an extravagance of colour-ful flowers, trees and shrubs.
Its vast landscape with peacocks strutting about grips one with
all its beauty and splendor. Sohna by night becomes a wonderland
of lights, simply bewitching. |
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Shama Tourist Complex, Gurgaon :
Named after the Indian popular bird, the Shama Tourist
Complex at Gurgaon is located in the heart of the town. It is
about 0.5 km away from Gurgaon Bus stand and near to General
Hospital of Gurgaon. It has become a favourite motoring stop
over a journey to Jaipur side, as it is about 1 km away from
Delhi - Jaipur National Highway. |
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| Where to Stay (in & around Gurgaon)
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The Main reputed places where one can stay are as below:
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Shama Tourist Complex:Inside Gurgaon City(0.5
km from Bus Stand) |
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Vatika Garden Retreat: Village Karanki (Sohna-Balabhgarh
Road, Gurgaon) |
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The Plaza Solitaire: Delhi-Gurgaon Road, Sector-14,
Gurgaon |
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The Bristol Hotel( 5 *): Adajacent to DLF Qutab Enclave
Phase-I, Gurgaon |
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Sohna Tourist Complex: About 25 km from Gurgaon |
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Saras Tourist Complex:(Damdama Lake), About 20 km from
Gurgaon |
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The Radisson Hotel(5 *):Near Mahipal on Delhi-Gurgaon
Road |
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| Beside these some guest houses,lodges(near bus
stand) and some Dharmshalas are also situated in the city. |
