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City Overview :

Gurgoan is one of the Haryana’s second largest cities in India. This city reflects the important industrial and financial center of states Haryana. Gurgoan is situated 30 km south of national capital New Delhi. As per the survey done by Business Today magazine, Gurgaon has considered the best city in India to work and live in. This city contributes the highest per capita income in country GDP. Recently the city developed very rapidly and shows the active feature for future development.

Fast Facts :

Languages :

Hindi, English, Urdu are most commonly spoken.

Climate :

Summer :

Dry and hot summers with temperatures reaching as high as 45°C.

Monsoon :

From July to September bring considerable respite.

Winter :

In chilly winters which range between 21° C and 7° C

What to See:

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.

Saiyad:

This place 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.

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.

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.

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.

Getting There :

Gurgaon is well connected with all the parts of the country.

By Air :

Indira Gandhi International Airport, at New Delhi, 10 km away from Gurgaon is the nearest airport from this city.

By Train :

Regular train services connect Gurgaon to all parts of the country. The Gurgaon railway station is situated towards the end of the city and links Revere on one side and Delhi on the other.

By Bus :

The state transport bus services linking Gurgaon to the adjacent cities within and around the state are commendable options of road transport. Also, private taxis, buses, metered auto-rickshaws, and state buses are comfortably accessible.

Where to Stay :

Gurgoan has numerous hotels that consist of budget hotels, star hotels. The various choices of Gurgoan hotel packages at discounted prices are available. For travelers having low budget there are a number of Gurgoan economy hotels. Gurgoan also have boats excellent home stays for those who wish to enjoy the place with a local touch. Find your convenient accommodations options and book online Gurgoan hotels. Gurgaon hotels