Gurgaon lies in Haryana, and along with Faridabad, it is the industrial and financial centre of the state. It is one of the four important satellite cities of the National Capital Region and is often referred to as the ‘Millennium City.’ Gurgaon also holds the distinction of being the only city in India to supply electricity to all households in the city. 

The name Gurgaon traces its origin to Hindu mythology. It was the ancestral village of Guru Dronacharya. The word Gurgaon comes from the amalgamation of two words – ‘Guru’ meaning ‘teacher’ and ‘Gaon’ meaning ‘village’. Thus, it literally means ‘the village of the teacher’. 

Today, Gurgaon is called the unofficial mall capital of India. It has plenty of shopping centres, which offer a variety of brands to the consumer. Malls such as Sahara Mall, DLF Grand Mall, MGF Mega City and Ambience Mall among others sell products right from high-end jewellery to clothes by international brands. 

Gurgaon is well connected to Delhi by rail and road. Travellers can reach Delhi by air and then head to Gurgaon by bus or travel by a car by driving down the express highway NH8 that connects Delhi to Gurgaon. Metro is another affordable option. 

Best time to visit

Feburary to April and August to November.