Faridabad
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By Air
Faridabad is served by Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi.
By Rail
Faridabad is on the broad gauge of New Delhi- Mumbai Line. New Delhi and Hazrat Nizammudin Railway Station is about 25 km away from Faridabad Station. The trains for big cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad are easily accessible from here. Local Trains runs between New Delhi to Faridabad.
There are three railway stations in the city viz. Faridabad (FDB), New Town Faridabad (FDN) and Ballabgarh (BVH). Earlier it was the last station of central railway, but now it has been included in Northern railway. It is a very high revenue generating source for railways as thousands of people move daily in local trains to and from Delhi for education/professions.The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has decided to extend the metro rail service to the city as well.
By Road
The National Highway-2 (Delhi-Mathura Road) passes through the city, and thus it is well connected to nearby states. Roadways services of Haryana (Haryana Roadways) and neighbouring states like Delhi Transport Corporation, Uttar Pardesh Transport Department, Madhya Pradesh Transport Department, etc. are easily accessible.
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Badhkal Lake
Badhkal Lake is located in Badkhal village, 8km from Delhi Border. The lake fringed by Aravalli hills is a man-made embankment. Owing to unchecked mining in the neighbouring Aravallis,the lake has totally dried up. There are functional Haryana Tourism restaurants in the vicinity. A flower show is held every spring here. Its name is most probably derived from the Persian word bedakhal, which means free from interference. Close to Badhkal Lake, is the Peacock Lake, which is another picturesque spot.
Baba Farid's Tomb
Baba Farid's Tomb the city of Faridabad is believed to have been named after Baba Farid, an eminent Sufi saint. There is a also a belief that it was he who founded Faridabad. His tomb in the town is a popular pilgrimage spot for the local people.
Suraj Kund Tourist Complex And The Crafts Fair
Suraj Kund Tourist Complex And The Crafts Fair situated at a distance of around 8 km from South Delhi, it is an ideal picnic spot. The Suraj Kund Lake here is surrounded by rock cut steps. Built by Surajpal Tomar, Suraj Kund represents the rising sun. Ruins of a Sun temple lie around the lake. The complex includes a beautifully done-up Rajhans, a pool of fresh water - Siddha Kund; its waters said to have healing properties and a garden.A delightful handloom and handicrafts fair is held here annually in February. Skilled artisans from all over the country display the rich crafts tradition of India in the typical setting of a rural Indian marketplace. Cultural programmes like folk dances, magic, acrobats and rural cuisines are also a part of this colourful fair. One can also see traditional crafts being made and buy them direct from the craftsmen. Food is served in Banana leaves and claypots.
Raja Nahar Singh Palace
Raja Nahar Singh Palace is also commonly known as Ballabgarh Fort-Palace was built by Balram the predecessor of Jat Raja Nahar Singh. As a matter of respect and remembrance this palace was given the name of Jat Raja Nahar Singh who died in a war of independence. This palace is known for its architecture. This is located at a place called Ballabgarh which is at a distance of about 15kms from Delhi. The palace was recently worked with antiques and relics of a bygone past.
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