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This bird sanctuary of Haryana is a find of the famous ornithologist Peter Jackson. It was opened in 1972 in a sprawling 44.5 hectar area. Hundreds of species of migratory birds have winged in to stay in the sanctuary. During winters birds migrate from as far as Siberia and Europe. Darters, egrets, shovellers, gadwell and geese can be easily spotted in the sanctuary. Sultanpur is home to Teals, kingfishers, lapwings, sandpipers and demoiselle cranes.
Facilities :The hideouts, watchtowers and a museum attract bird watchers to the sanctuary. The guest rooms, restaurant, family cottages, bar, hide outs, water towers and catering is enjoyed by all the tourists to Gurgaon.
Getting there : 50 km from Delhi and 15 km from Gurgaon on the Gurgaon - Farukh Nagar Road.
Operating Period : Year round but the best time to visit this place is September through March.
DamDama Lake
Gurgaon also boasts of another tourist attraction - the Damdama Lake. Water Banks lakeside village style resort is an island in the Damdama Lake less then an hour's drive from Delhi and only 30 minutes from the airport. The Resort has 15 ethnically village style independent cottages with modern luxuries- all facing the beautiful environs of Damdama lake.Only reached by boats, activities here include rowing, fishing, bird watching,
nature walks in the nearby Aravalli mountain ranges, rock climbing and hot air ballooning.Ideal for conferences, training program, leisure retreat, bar-be-cue dinners and weekend breaks. You will love the swinging Burma bridge and the 30 feet tall private machans to enjoy the quite interiors of the lake and its bird life.
Getting there: 45 kms from down town Delhi or half an hour drive from the international airport.
Operating period: Year Round.
Sohna
Sohna is known for its hot springs. Haryana Government has built an exclusive Barbet Hut complete with its own sitting area and an attached kitchen. A motel at Sohna offers air-conditioned rooms for comfortable stay to the tourists. A four-bed dormitory, family huts and simple camper huts are available to suit the budget of various tourists. In February every year, a Statesman Vintage Car Rally to the Sohna hill is held and Haryana Tourism celebrates the day with a mela event.
Location : 56 km south east of Delhi
Getting there: by road 01 hrs. Turn left on NH8 onto the old Delhi-Alwar highway at Rajiv Gandhi chowk in Gurgaon.
Shama
Located on the Delhi-Jaipur highway is the Shama. Its location makes it a popular halt with the travelers. The motel, restaurant, bar and lawns make it an excellent excursion or weekend trip from Delhi. It has hosted several family gatherings and celebrations
Location: 32 km from Delhi.
Suraj Kund
Suraj Kund is an excursion option in Gurgaon. It is ideal place for picnic situated in Haryana. Excellent boarding and loading facilities are available here. You may enjoy boating in the Rajhans- Water Lake or stroll in the gorgeous green gardens. For two weeks every year, on February 1-15, it gets transformed into a sprawling and comprehensive craftsmen's village wherein Craftsmen from all over the country assemble. This Mela (fair) is a meeting ground for talented artists, painters, weavers, sculptors and craftsmen form all over India who exhibit their creations for the arts and crafts lovers who come from the world over to admire and acquire these creations.
Getting there :
The Surajkund Crafts Mela is held in the picturesque Surajkund Tourist complex of Haryana Tourism. The complex is 8 km from south Delhi, the national capital and a drive from the Indira Gandhi International Airport would take approximately 35 minutes.
By Road
Surajkund is well connected to Delhi, Gurgaon and Faridabad district head quarter towns by road. It is approachable by tour coaches, tourist taxis and other public conveyance.
By Air
The nearest Airport is at Delhi. The complex is 35 minutes drive from the Indira Gandhi International Airport and 25 km from Palam Airport.
By Rail
Delhi is the nearest Railway junction. Faridabad and Gurgaon are both linked to Delhi through Railway lines. From each of these stations travel to Surajkund has to be done by cab/tourist coach. During the Mela period, special transport services link the main shopping centers and interstate bus stands of Delhi, Gurgaon and Faridabad to the Mela grounds.
Karna Lake
The man-made Karna Lake is situated on the National Highway No.1 near Karnal. The lovely green stretch celebrates one of the protagonists of the epic Mahabharat Karna. Boating is a special attraction of this center. And for this both rowing and paddle boats have been provided. The dark foliage on this island, is the home of a wide variety of birds, like the cormorant, the geese, ducks, some swans and a bevy of kingfishers. For those who want to make a halt at Karna Lake, air-conditioned rooms are available at the Motel. The rooms are tastefully decorated and situated so as to overlook the lake. Restaurant, bar, conference and banquet halls and a gift shop are housed in another building a little away from the Motel.
Kurukshetra
Another excursion destination from Gurgaon is Kurukshetra, the land where the Bhagwad Gita originated. Kurukshetra has several places of interest like Brahma Sarovar, Narkatari Temple, Banganga, Nabhi Kamal, Gurudwara Rajghat, Kurukshetra Library, and the Crocodile Sanctuary.
How To reach
Kurukshetra is well connected and has many access by Road, Rail and Air. The journey is comfortable with various facilities provided en route. By Air: The Airports close to Kurukshetra are at Delhi and Chandigarh, which are well connected by road and rail. Taxi service is also available. By Rail: Kurukshetra is a railway junction, well connected with all important towns and cities of the country. The Shatabadi Express halts here. By Road: Buses of Haryana Roadways and other State Corporations ply through Kurukshetra and connect it to Delhi, Chandigarh and other important places.
Delhi
There are several places to see, visit, and explore in Delhi. Delhi is an international metropolis with excellent tourist spots, recreational facilities, and a history that goes back to antiquity. A remarkable feature of Delhi is the extent of greenery all
over. Delhi is also a dream city for visitors looking for items of handicrafts, not only the rich artistic crafts of its own craftsmen but also of craftsmen from all over the country. Connected with almost all the important international and national destinations, Delhi is easily accessible to
one and all with facilities, world class; suits all budget; climate a bit harsh in summers, but then it adds only to the travel flavour; and cuisine, you think of and you get it both desi and videshi.
Amongst the must visits in Delhi are the India Gate, Red Fort, Lotus Temple, Chandni Chowk, Purana Quila, laxminarayan Temple, Humayun's tomb and Qutab Minar.
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