Gurgaon (गुड़गांव), Haryana

Sethani ki Chhatri, Gurgaon, Haryana


Gurgaon (Hindi: गुड़गांव) is the second largest city in the state of Haryana, India. It is located close to New Delhi (30 km away) to the northeast and Faridabad (also about 30 km away), the largest city in Haryana, to the southeast. It is one of the wealthiest cities in India, ranking third behind Chandigarh and Mumbai in per capita income. The city today has a population of 1.5 million people (2012 estimate).

Gurgaon has a long history. It has been under various rules, with its rulers being appointed by the maharajahs in Delhi. It was under the Maratha Empire until 1803, when it came under the East India Company, and was later integrated into Punjab Province.

Industrial development in Gurgaon took a leap forward when the automotive company Maruti established itself there. This, along with its proximity to Delhi further fueled its growth. In addition to the automobile industry, Gurgaon today also manufactures textile. It is a major shopping destination near Delhi.

Planning your trip to Gurgaon

You can reach Gurgaon by taking the Delhi Metro which opened its line to Gurgaon in June 2010.

Places of Interest in Gurgaon

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