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Excursions around Farrukh Nagar, Gurgaon
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Farrukh Nagar Sheesh Mahal, Dilli Darwaza, Goal Bavadi, Chattri
Farrukh Nagar, 20 miles south of Delhi, was ruled by the Baloch dynasty before it was captured by the Mughals in the 17th century. It was christened after the Mughal ruler Farrukh Shah who built the Sheesh Mahal in 1711 A.D. The Mughals brought with them the tasteful elegance and grandeur that so characterised their art and architecture. This coupled with the post - Mughal style typifies the monuments and many buildings that align the main bazaar of the town. The Sheesh Mahal is one such monument located in the heart of the busy marketplace, its quiet presence bearing silent witness to its rich past.
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Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary
Sultanpur National Park lies approximately 46 km to the southwest of Delhi. The national park is famous for its greenery, rich variety of bird species and a splendid lake. Sultanpur Lake National Park in Delhi was declared a water-bird reserve in the year 1972. Beautiful lawns, trees, shrubs and bougainvilleas dot the landscape of the park. There is also a small museum and library in the reserve that will familiarize you with the various birds and other creatures that you will come across while in it.
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Sohna Hills
Sohna Hills is situated at a distance of 56 km from Delhi. The name "Sohna" literally means gold. The place got this name from the gold dust that was once collected from the sands of streams flowing around it. There is also a pretty health-cum-holiday resort in Sohna Hills, near Delhi. Standing atop the Aravalli hills, the resort offers a breathtaking view of the landscape below. On the adjacent hill, is a ruined fortress, once a stronghold of local chieftains. Delhi Sohna Hills is the perfect place to get some break from the routine stressful life of the cities.
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Damdama Lake
Damdama Lake is situated at a distance of approximately 56 km to the south east of Delhi. A three hours drive, Dum Duma Lake, near Delhi, is a nice place for having fun and adventure. Located near the Aravalli Hills, this lake is your best bet for rock climbing. Also, Delhi Dumdama Lake is the perfect place to go for boating. Other activities that can be undertaken at this lake include canoeing, kayaking and angling. A popular picnic spot, it also boasts of an island inside it that houses Water Resort. The resort has 15 independent cottages that have been designed keeping in mind the ethnic style of the Indian villages.
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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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Surajkund
Surajkund is situated approximately 20 km from the heart of Delhi, between the villages of Baharpur and Lakkarpur. Located in the state of Haryana, the village gets its name from a fabulous water tank housed inside it. It is said that Suraj Pal, a Rajput King, got the tank constructed in the 11th century. Surajkund, near Delhi, is the perfect place to spend a day enjoying the rustic splendor of the city. It serves as the ideal break from the hectic and stressful life of the cities. The first thing that attracts you on entering Delhi Suraj Kund is the tank that merges beautifully with the rocky terrain.
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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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