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Faridabad - An Industrial Town

This is again a bustling industrial town and one of the oldest towns in the state although the district itself is the 12^th one to be formed.


¤ The Great Legends

According to legend it was founded by emperor Jahangir’s treasurer Shaikh Farid in AD 1607. Another story goes that its founder was Baba Farid, an eminent Sufi saint. His mazar (grave) in the town is a popular pilgrimage spot for the local population.
During the Partition, immigrants from Pakistan settled in Faridabad which was then hardly a tiny village. It was these displaced people who were responsible for laying the initial infrastructure of the current Faridabad. Today, it is more famous for its tourist resorts.


¤ The Main Attractions

Badkhal Lake
Badkhal lake Next to Badkhal village, it’s name probably comes from the Persian word bedakhal, which means free from interference. Formed in a scooped natural depression in the Aravalli hills, the lake is fed by rain water and a small rivulet. There are a number of restaurants and motels around the lake, and a flower show is held every spring.

Magpie Tourist Complex
Magpie Tourist Complex On the Delhi-Agra highway, this spot is particularly popular for its lawns and an arch-shaped motel.

Suraj Kund Tourist Complex
Suraj Kund Tourist Complex History says that the Tomara ruler Raja Suraj Pal had this tank made for his daughter. Suraj Kund represents the rising sun and consists of a semi-circular stepway leading down to the lake. Ruins of a Sun temple lie around the lake, and people insist that the lake had healing powers in days gone by. Close to Badhkal lake is the peacock lake, another picturesque spot. The famous Crafts mela (fair) is held here every year in February.

Hotels & Restaurants
The Aravalli Golf Club offers a/c accomodation @Rs 600 for non-members and Rs 300 for members, US$20 for foreigners. Includes a nine-hole golf course, bar, restaurant, confernce hall and billiards. Magpie is priced at Rs 1000 for a deluxe double room, Rs 800 for a/c double and Rs 400 for standard double.