📍 Haryana, India
Haryana · 4 destinations & hidden spots
Hidden Gem
Badkhal Village, Faridabad, Haryana 121001
Badkhal Lake was created shortly after Indian independence in 1947 by constructing an earthen dam between two Aravalli hillocks. The basin is popular among nature enthusiasts for sunset walks, mountain-biking trails through the scrub forest, and birdwatching during post-monsoon months.
Hidden Gem
Dhauj Village, Near Mangar, Faridabad District, Haryana 121004
Dhauj is a hidden canyon nestled deep within the Aravalli hills near Mangar Bani sacred grove. Featuring steep quartzite rock faces, it is the premier natural rock-climbing, rappelling, and bouldering destination near Delhi-NCR, surrounded by undisturbed indigenous flora and tranquil desert streams.
Ambedkar Chowk, Main Market, Ballabhgarh, Faridabad, Haryana 121004
Built around 1739 CE by Raja Rao Balram and named after 1857 martyr Raja Nahar Singh, this heritage palace features ornate sandstone arches, scalloped courtyards, jaali screens, and chatris. Beautifully restored as a heritage cultural property, the palace hosts cultural exhibitions and heritage banquets.
Surajkund Road, Lakewood City, Faridabad, Haryana 121009
Surajkund ('Lake of the Sun') is a remarkable semicircular stepped stone masonry reservoir built around the 10th century by King Suraj Pal of the Tomar dynasty. Shaped like an amphitheater to catch runoff from the Aravalli hills, its stepped tiers once led to an ancient Sun temple. Every February, it hosts the world-famous Surajkund International Crafts Mela.