A place which has grown immensely as a chief industrial and corporate hub in the last few years, Gurgaon presently presents itself as one of the preferred tourist destinations in India. Tourist information in Gurgaon will tell you that it actually has on offer quite many sightseeing and tourism options. You can find below some of the travel tips as part of tourist information in Gurgaon:
Population in Gurgaon: As per 2001 census, the population was 131,000
Area of Gurgaon: 15.33 sq. kms.
Altitude of Gurgaon: 229 meters
Rainfall in Gurgaon: 577.8 mm
Best Tourist Season in Gurgaon: February to April and August to November
Languages Spoken in Gurgaon: Mewati/Ahirwati/Punjabi/Hindi/English
History:
Believed to have been gifted by the Kauravas and the Pandavas to their guru, Dronacharya, Gurgaon was originally called Guru Gram. As per historical references, the Gurgaon districts were passed on to the hands of the British after Lord Lake�s conquest in 1803. Later, as per orders of the Punjab government the district was held after the formal peace treaty of India.
Transport in Gurgaon:
Air: Indira Gandhi International Airport, at New Delhi, just 10 km away from Gurgaon is the nearest airport.
Rail: Gurgaon is well linked to all corners of the country by regular rail services. The railhead is situated at the extreme end of Gurgaon and it is linked to Rewari on one side and Delhi on the other.
Road: Gurgaon is linked to the neighboring cities within and around the state by regular services of the state transport buses. Also, private buses, metered auto-rickshaws, taxis, and state buses are commonly accessible.
Climate and clothing in Gurgaon:
Gurgaon has extreme temperatures � hot and dry summers with temperatures soaring up to 45�C and cold winters which vary between 21� C and 7� C. However, the monsoons from July to September bring in some respite. Prefer carrying light cotton clothes in summers and light woolens for the winters.
Gurgaon Tourist Attractions:
The following places of interest are the various tourist attractions in the city:
Damdama Lake
Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary
Shama
Dhankot
Ata
Saiyad
Malab
Sanghel
Ujina
Sohna Sulphur Springs and Tourist Complex
Some Historical Places in Gurgaon:
Sohna
Nuh
Fahrukh Nagar
Pataudi
Firozpur Jhirka
The various shopping malls in Gurgaon:
MFG
Regent Square
DLF Grand Mall
DLF Mega Mall
City Centre
DLF South Point
Sahara Mall
Gold Souk
Plaza
Palam Vihar Mall
OMAXE Plaza
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