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Excursions around Farrukh Nagar, Gurgaon
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Badkhal Lake Near Delhi: The Badkhal Lake is situated in Faridabad, at a distance of approximately 32 km from Delhi. With the Aravalli hills on the periphery, the Badkhal Lake presents a picturesque sight. A 30-minutes drive, Badkal Lake, near Delhi, is very famous for its water sports like boating, canoeing, kayaking, etc. There is also a luxury yacht for those with an adventurous nature. Badhkal Lake is noted for its tranquility, along with the small cottages that have been built at an elevated ground
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Badkhal Lake is also a bird watchers paradise. Numerous species of local birds as well as migratory birds can be seen around the lake. The lake, which is breathtaking in its beauty, is also a popular picnic spot. Badkal Lake, near Delhi, is surrounded by magnificently landscaped gardens, which abound in blossoming trees. There are numerous facilities offered near the lake. One of them is a deluxe bath complex complete with swimming pool and sauna facilities. Other facilities include Restaurant, Bar, Conference hall, Filling station, kiosks with snacks, etc.
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Farrukh Nagar is a small town in the Delhi NCR region which falls in the state of Haryana, District Gurgaon situated about 20 KM in Gurgaon, named after the Mughal ruler Farrukh Siyer. The town was founded by commander Dalel Khan who later changed his name to Mohammad Faujdar Khan, near erstwhile town Khurampur and named it Farrukhnagar. In 1734 AD Faujdar became Nawab of Farrukhnagar by blessing from the Mugal Bhadshah. The town was made in the times of Shershah Suri. The town boasts of Sheesh Mahal, Jama Masjid, Mitrsen ki Bawdi, Sethani ki Hawli and Chattri. In the various direction of the town have five big enternace gate call Gangi Dawaraje out of which Dili Darwaja is still there.
In year 1757 king of Bharatpur attacked and owns this town. The king of Bharatpur ruled this town for seven years later Chief Minister of Mugal empire Gajiuddin got it back to Nawab. Nawab participated in 1857 revolt and because of this town was merge into Gurgaon. Before the revolt the town was with Ahmad Ali Khan who was from the family of Faujdar Khan. Later on was passed on to the Captain Tafjalus Hussain Khan Khor Khai. His son Mahmbat Sharauddin Haider Khan later on became the jaggirdar. That time town used to produce laksh ton of salt. The Govt. used to get 13 lakhs ruppes as income from here. Because of large scale of salt production town was linked to railway station. |
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