ABOUT FARIDABAD:

• The most industrialised and populated city of Haryana is said to be founded in 1607.
• City is believed to be named either after Sheikh Farid, the treasurer of Mughal emperor Jehangir or Baba Farid, a famous Sufi saint.

MODE OF COMMUNICATION:

• Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (DEL), 36 kms away from Faridabad.
• Rail: Faridabad Railway Station, Faridabad, 2 kms away from Faridabad city centre.
• Road: Well connected by road.

SIGHTSEEING AT A GLANCE:

For more information, please visit: https://haryanatourism.gov.in

ATTRACTIONS OF FARIDABAD

Aravalli Golf Course:

• Beautiful golf course is located on the Delhi-Agra National Highway No. 2.
• Resort run by Haryana Tourism also has Golfing huts and a Club house.
• Other facilities include, Restaurant, Bar, Conference hall and Billiards.

Baba Farid’s Tomb:

• A popular pilgrimage for local people.
• It is believed that Faridabad named after this eminent Sufi saint, who is said to be the founder of the city.

ATTRACTIONS AROUND FARIDABAD

Badkhal Lake:

• Beautiful lake resort nestled amidst the Aravalli hills is just 8 kms away from Faridabad and 32 kms away from Delhi.
• Charming lake attracts a large number of migratory birds during the winters.

Hodal:

• Dabchick Tourist Resort on the Delhi – Agra highway, 60 kms away from Faridabad.
• It has facilities of restaurant, bar, filling station, gift shops and animals for joy rides.