Tourist Attractions

Badhkal Lake, Dabchik, Jungle Babbler, Karna Lake, Sohna, Surajkund, Dumdama, Sultanpur, Kurukshetra.

Surajkund

The internationally famous Surajkund Crafts Mela is held every year in the month of February, to promote Indian arts and handicrafts at Surajkund, only 10 kms from Delhi.

Dumdama

Is basically a lake surrounded by the enchanting Aravali Ranges and is popular for rock climbing, paragliding and ballooning. Motorable from Delhi.

Sultanpur

Sultanpur was declared a waterbird reserve in 1972. The grounds are lush with lawns, trees and shrubs and masses of bougainvillaea. Sultanpur is a good place for birdwatching. Motorable from Delhi (46 kms).

Kurukshetra

About 154 kms. from Delhi is Kurukshetra, the place where the famous battle of the epic, Mahabharata was fought. It was here that the message of the Gita, the doctrine of Hindus, was given by Lord Krishna to doubt ridden Arjuna on the battlefield. The Kurukshetra tank attracts millions of pilgrims during eclipses, when the water is believed to be especially purifying.

How to reach: Easily accessible by road.

What to see: Kurukshetra tank and Lal Masjid.

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