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Dhankot
Dhankot, situated 11 km west of Gurgaon on Gurgaon - Farrukhnagar Road has mythological
significance. It is believed that it was from this place that milk was
supplied to Guru Dronacharya and his pupils at Gurugram (Gurgaon). According
to Buddhist literature, Dhankot is also known as Thullkottiha and Lord Buddha
is said to have visited this place.
Sanghel
Sanghel is one of the highest mountain situated 13 km east south
of Nuh on Nuh Hodal Road. It is a beautiful scenic locale and there are several
stone sculptures signifies the images of Varaha and Narasimha of medieval period
and Lakshmi of late medieval period. One can also find grey ware paintings and
historic wares of ancient period at this place.
A village named Ujina well known for its picturesque lake is located near to
Sanghel.
Farukhnagar
The octagonal shaped town, Farukhnagar was built by the local Nawab Faujdar
Khan in the 18th century. The town, named after this ruler is situated about
21 km from the district headquarters, to the north-west near the border of the
Rohtak district. The major tourist attractions here are the Sheesh Mahal and
the Jami Masjid. Constructed by Faujdar Khan, Jami Masjid built of Agra red
stone and decorated with commemorative marble tablet is quite famous. In the
southern wall of the courtyard, two slabs of red sand stone are affixed.
The beautiful village of Mubarakpur, with the shrine of Budho Mata is
located about 5 km from Farukhnagar.
Sheesh Mahal
Sheesh Mahal alias Palace of Mirrors is one of the local historic attractions
in Farukhnagar, around 21 kms from Gurgaon. Built by Nawab Faujdar Khan in 1793,
this major protected monument is a rectangular double storied edifice built
with local stone, slate and lime. The interior of the palace is decorated with
magnificent and elaborate mirror work which is similar to the work of Mughal
palaces at Delhi Red Fort. Within the complex of the Sheesh Mahal, there is
a jail which was used as a torture chamber.
Sohna
The small town of Sohna is an important tourist place, located 24kms from the
city on the highway from Gurgaon to Alwar, near a vertical rock. The town
derived its name from the gold dust which was found from the sands of streams,
after heavy rains in the beds of the neighbouring torrents. The place can be
accessible only by foot through narrow paths which are unreachable to vehicles.
Sohna is well - known for its hot water springs. The water is strongly sulphurous
and its temperature varies from 46° C to 51.7 °C. In ancient times,
sohna is believed to be the abode of hermits and the main kund ( tank) called
Shiv Kund, is said to have medicinal properties and curative effect. Devotees
considered it as sacred and during solar/ lunar eclipse and Somavati Amavasya,
they gather here for taking a dip in the water.
This picturesque health-cum-holiday resort lies atop the Aravalli hills offers
a breathtaking view of the landscape below. Haryana Government has built a Barbet
Hut complete with its own sitting area and an attached kitchen for tourists.
A motel wing has air-conditioned rooms for stay. A four bed dormitory, family
huts and simple camper huts have been built for every-budget tourists. The facilities
like bar, restaurant, green lawns, health club with steam/ sauna/ sulpur baths,
mini splash pool are also available.
The night view of Sohna is breathtaking. Every year in the month of February,
a Statesman Vintage Car Rally to the Sohna hill is held and Haryana Tourism
celebrates the day with a mela event.
Pataudi Palace
Pataudi, a small village located 26 kilometer from Gurgaon, at the foot hills
of the picturesque Aravalli hills. The Pataudi palace here belongs to the Indian
cricketing legend and royal scion Nawab Mansur Ali Khan, better known to his
fans as Tiger. This magnificent white palace, designed by Heinz, was built in
1935 by Nawab Ibrahim Ali Khan, the father of Mansur Ali Khan. It is spread
over area of 25 acres with large open green areas, well manicured lawns and
a lovely garden over a large part of the estate.
Now the palace has been converted into a luxurious heritage hotel belongs to Neemrana
Group. The grand and pristine Pataudi palace with its white exterior is modified
with stylish and attractive interior decorations , wonderful verandahs, elegantly
decorated and well-ventilated bedrooms , guest rooms with old model furniture
and modern facilities , old-style attached bathrooms with noble and dream spaces
and a splendid conference hall. The entrance hall is adorned with images of
Pataudi’s cricket days and his marriage with the famous actress Sharmila Tagore
including their children Saif and Soha. The garden of the palace is well maintained
with beautiful water fountains in different shapes and sizes. There is a also
a cricket ground in the garden premises.
About 8 km from Pataudi at Inchapuri, there is a Mahadeva temple famous for
its fair that is held in the month of November. Another famous place to visit
here is the Ashram Hari Mandir Sanskrit Vidyalaya.
Nuh
Nuh is a small town and the headquarter of the Nuh Tehsil situated about 45
km south of Gurgaon on Delhi-Alwar Road. The town assumed important in the time
of Bahadur Singh of Ghasera because of the trade in Salt which was manufactured
in the neighboring villages. The town is famous for the trade in Salt, which
was manufactured, in the neighboring villages in the time of Bahadur Singh of
Ghasera. To the west of Nuh, there is a tank made of red sandstone adorned with
beautiful floral designs. At a distance of 2.5kms from the town, there is a
tomb of Sheikh Musa built in the combination of Muslim and Rajput style of architecture
which is known for its shaky minarets. Located about 6.5 km south of Nuh in
the village of Kotala, is a mosque and the tomb of Bahadur Khan Nahir which
were built with a skillfull combination of red sandstone and Grey quartzite.
Nuh is easily reached by road from Gurgaon, Sohna, Pataudi, New Delhi, Faridabad
and Alwar.
Ata
Ata is a small village at Nuh taluk, located 5 kms east of Sohna on Sohna- Hathin
Road. During the time of Gurjara-Pratiharas, it was an important center of art
and architecture. Early historic pottery and late medieval remains have been
excavated from this place. The beautiful statues of Uma Maheshvara seated
on Nandi of early medieval period and Adinath of medieval period are among them.
Malab
The small village of Malab, located 5 km south of Nuh on Gurgaon Alwar Road,
is renowned for one of the highest mounds in the region. Malab is a place is
of great archeological significance. Many coins of Kanishka, Kushanas and Muslim
rulers have been excavated from and around the village.
Saiyad
Saiyad, situated 3 km west of Gurgaon on Dharampur Road, is believed to be the residential
place of Guru Dronacharya and his pupils.
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