Gurgaon, which is a calm suburb in the southwest of New Delhi, is one of the fastest growing cities of India. Gurgaon has become a strong center since many finance and technology companies, which are in the list of Fortune 500 companies, opened their offices here. The city has many points to discover. If you are interested in the magnificent world of Bollywood, your first stop can be the Kingdom of Dreams. You can watch Showshaa Theater displaying theater performances based on Indian mythology. In addition, you can analyze handicrafts, buy souvenirs and try traditional tastes from different regions of India by visiting a different exhibition area called Gully Culture. In the Heritage Transport Museum which is an important museum of India, you can see the development of the country’s transportation systems and visit the “Pre-mechanized Transportation” exhibition displayed on an area of 90 thousand square meters. The special area, where many vehicles used in Bollywood movies are exhibited, is among the exhibitions that you must see. You need to spare at least 2 hours to discover many parts of this museum.
Aravallı Biodiversity Park, which is frequently visited by the local people, is a perfect place to spend relaxing time with nature. The park has walking tracks and you can ride your bike in the park. During your walking, you can come across with a peacock and don’t forget to take a picture immediately if you see one! You can birdwatch by visiting Sultanpur National Park Bird Sanctuary which offers a unique experience for nature lovers. Sultanpur National Park, which is located 15 kilometers of Gurgaon, is a popular weekend destination even for those living in the nearby cities of New Delhi and Noida. This bird sanctuary is home to approximately 100 species of birds in the winter season. Egyptian vultures, plovers, ducks, storks, ibises, flamingoes and jacanas are among these species. If you want to watch these rare bird species, you need to travel to this region especially between January and March.
If you are interested in miniature train models, NeverEnuf Garden Railway is the ideal place for you. You can spend enjoyable time in this place with your family and children. There are also areas where you can have a picnic. If you are interested in photography, you can spend a nice day in Museo Camera which is the biggest vintage camera museum of India. A collection of approximately 1000 antique cameras has grown out of the personal collection of the famous Indian photographer, Aditya Arya. In the museum, there is also a section where rare pictures including the ones remaining from the 17th century are exhibited. You can spend pleasant time on the artificial beach and enjoy various water sports in Oyster Beach Park which is a place you can prefer on a hot summer day. You can relax yourself by benefitting from the spa services. You can prefer Galleria outdoor market for buying souvenirs and do some shopping. After visiting this market which covers a large area, you can drink a cup of coffee in one of the cafes in this region.
You will have difficulty in making a choice in Cyber Hub which is home many great restaurants, cafes and bars. The famous Parsi restaurant SodaBottleOpenerWala is one of the most famous and preferred restaurants. If you want to taste the northern Indian foods, you can try Dhaba By Claridges, Burma Burma or Rred Hot Asian Bistro for Asian cuisine. For drinks, you should definitely visit Fantastic Wine Company and Laidback Beer Café.
Gurgaon has a humid subtropical climate affected by heavy monsoon. Gurgaon has cold winters and very hot summers. However, some winters are more temperate but the winters are extremely hot. If you don’t like hot weather, you should visit this region between September and December months.