Places to visit nearby destination - Delhi
Badhkal Lake
 Situated in the Faridabad district of Haryana, the panoramic
Badhkal Lake is a natural pool surrounded by vast lawns
and lush greenery. Just over 30 km from Delhi, the lake
is a popular picnic spot. It also offers boating facilities
to tourists.
Kesroli
 A three-hour drive from Delhi, Kesroli in Rajasthan is
the site of a seven-turreted fort built in the 16th century.
Believed to have been built by the Yaduvanshi Rajputs, the
fort commands splendid views of the surroundings from its
ramparts.
Mud Fort
 Barely 80 km from the din and bustle of Delhi stands the
Mud Fort of Kuchesar, which was built in the mid-18th century
by the Jat rulers. The fort has bravely withstood the onslaught
of the Marathas, Sikhs, Rohillas, and Rajputs, as well as
the French and East India Company. The fort was built with
seven turrets so as to withstand the cannons of the British.
Neemrana
 Situated 122 km from Delhi, on a rocky outcrop just above
an unspoilt village, lies Neemrana, the site of a majestic
fort built in 1464 by Prithviraj Chauhan III. The Neemrana
Fort, as it is known, has now been converted into a heritage
resort.
Sultanpur
 Located 46 km from Delhi, just beyond Gurgaon, Sultanpur
is a small bird sanctuary. The jheel (shallow lake) with
reeds and other waterside plants growing around it becomes
a hub of activity in November-December every year when northern
migratory birds arrive here. The jheel is home to the only
indigenous Indian crane, sarus.
Surajkund
 Situated 11 km from the Qutab Minar on the Mehrauli-Badarpur
Road, Surajkund is the site of a perennial lake surrounded
by rock-cut steps. The Sun temple stood here during AD 1000,
the remains of which can still be seen here. The temple
and the enchanting surroundings of this place won the heart
of a Tomar chieftain Surajpal, who belonged to a clan of
sun worshippers. Raja Surajpal had a sun pool and amphitheatre
built in this area with the sun temple at its periphery.
After the chieftain Surajpal, who built the complex, the
place was named Surajkund
It was around this temple and pool that a tourist resort
came up in Surajkund. What began as simple tourist centre
in 1987 flowered into a celebration of the centuries old
crafts traditions of our colourful country at the annual
Surajkund Crafts Mela. As spring glides in, full of warmth
and vibrancy leaving the grey winter behind, Surajkund adorns
itself with colourful traditional crafts of India. Craftsmen
from all over the country assemble at Surajkund during the
first fortnight of February to participate in the annual
celebration known as the Surajkund Crafts Mela. This mela
is a meeting ground for talented artists, painters, weavers,
sculptors and craftsmen as well as arts and crafts lovers
who come from the world over to admire and acquire these
creations. The Surajkund Mela is not just the biggest artisans/’
fair in the country; it is also unique in that every year
there is a different theme to the fair.
Tilyar Lake
 Situated 70 km from Delhi in Rohtak district, the Tilayar
Lake is a favourite getaway for tourists. The lake offers
facilities for boating, accommodation, restaurants, bar,
children/’s park and a mini zoo. |
