Things to Do in Gurgaon

The best things to do in Gurgaon are visiting:

a. Live Theatre at Kingdom of Dreams: This is a thoroughly entertaining live theatre, known for its Bollywood style musicals.

b. Visit to Sultanpur National Park: 15 Km from Gurgaon, Sultanpur National Park is known for its avian ecosystem. The place is home to a host of birds including Pelicans, Shoveller, Coot, Gadwall, Mallard and geese.

c. Visit to  Aravalli Biodiversity Park: This idyllic park is best suited to laidback cycling, morning jogging and is famous for its flora and fauna. Here you will find reptiles, mammals, insects, butterflies and unique Ayurvedic plants.

d. Shop at Ambience Mall: The mall is a one-stop destination for designer and street shopping. It also houses some of the best eateries in Gurgaon.

e. Pray at Sheetla Mata Mandir: Dedicated to Goddess Shitala, this temple attracts devotees from all over India.

f. Explore Badshahpur Fort and Baoli: This medieval fort, now in ruins, is a tourist hub for its architecture, stonework and an old tank named after the great Ghaus Ali Shah.

g. Mosque and Sarai of Ala Vardi Khan: The monument is typical of Islamic architecture and was built by Nawab Ala Vardi Khan. Mosques of this sort were constructed along the road from Ajmer to Delhi, as venues of repose for sojourning travellers.

h. Visit to Sheesh Mahal: The exquisite mirror inlays were ravaged by time, yet you can still marvel at some of the mirrors adorning wooden ceilings and the diwan-e-aam of this palace.

i. Enjoy at Tarudhan Golf Course and TERI Golf Course: Gurgaon is also famous for its luxurious and expansive golf courses, two of which are Tarudhan and TERI.

Below mentioned are the adventurous activities which can be done in Gurgaon:

a. Fly Boy Air Safari: Take flight among nebulous skies and enjoy an aerial view of the lush greenery underneath in this adrenalizing air safari in Gurgaon. The levels range from Kitty Hawk, Fly Yourself to Explorer. The activity costs Rs. 3000/person.

b. F9-Go-Karting: Gurgaon offers the most exhilarating go-karting experience in India, with an array of vehicles such as Go-karts, Formula-K and Bullet Models.

c. Power Paragliding in Sohna: With the safety gear of a motor, propeller and harness, throw caution to the winds and try power paragliding!

d. Ziplining: Ziplining from one point to another is always a fun-filled activity. The Blue Camp at Damdama Lake offers this thrill.

e. Cycling: Cycling around Damdama Lake is both exciting and relaxing, as you breathe in the salubrious air while exercising your body.

f. Mountain Biking: Gurgaon has many marked trails that serve as tracks conducive to mountain biking.

g. Bird-Watching and Birding: If you are a nature lover or a photographer, head over to Aravalli Biodiversity Park, which boasts a variety of exotic bird species ranging from geese and pelicans, butterflies and peacocks.

Power Paragliding in Sohna, Gurgaon, is an experience of a lifetime.

The resort is built with the aim of taking people back to their roots. Adventure junkies operate an automatic paraglide which is a powered paraglide that works with the help of an attached motor, harness and a propeller.

You can fly under the expertise of trained pilots. The activity ensures a bird-like flight with splendid aerial views of the vast expanse underneath.

For 30 minutes, the cost is around Rs. 2700 per person.

Rock Climbing Session can be done at Damdama Lake. Ascend granite cliffs at Damdama Lake in Gurgaon. The activity is only available on Sundays.

An expert guide will help you tie the perfect rope-knot. The workshop also includes trials on beginner level routes. Intermediate and advanced routes are also available for experienced climbers. Hence, it is very safe.

-Flyboy Air Safari Delhi, is a highly exhilarating adventure activity.

- This is another aerial adventure in Gurgaon which brings out the free bird in you.

- Flyboy uses a paramotor which keeps you afloat in the sky.

- Depending on the distance and duration, flights are categorised into Kitty Hawk, Fly Yourself and Explore. This is a 10-20 minute activity.

- Costs come up to Rs. 3000 per head.

F-9 Go Karting Gurgaon is the best place in North India for Go karting.

- The place is huge, offering winding tracks to drive down.

- They also have a wide range of vehicles, from the traditional go-karts, formula cars to bullet models and 160cc engines.

- The tracking lap is 350 m long with internal racing challenges to help unleash the road-rager in you.

There are 3 packages available:

- Package 1 covers 7 Laps in a span of 20-25 minutes.

- Package 2 cover 10 Laps in half an hour

- Package 3 maps 16 Laps in 40-45 mins.

Timings are 1 pm in the afternoon to 9:30 at night (Everyday). The cost is Rs. 299 per adult.

Kingdom of Dreams is India’s first live entertainment amphitheatre. It aims to nourish India’s art, craft, culture, heritage and cuisine. It houses a Nautanki Mahal, which is an auditorium dedicated to the performing art; a cultural and dining area known as Culture Gully and a Showshaa Theatre.

Nautanki Mahal has a seating capacity of 835 people. It’s fashioned after a grand palace and stages massive theatrical productions. There’s many avant garde features to its stage, which make the theatre experience 4 dimensional.

- It currently stages two shows, Zangoora and Jhumroo of which there are 6 shows daily.

- Showshaa Theatre is a 350-seating arena.

- Culture Gully features the arts, crafts and food culture of India. It’s designed under a sky dome and has ornate architecture. The live kitchens here are a gourmet’s delight.

- IIFA Buzz, a Bollywood-themed lounge, is located on the first floor of Culture Gully. It is decorated with splendid red carpets, lifelike props and crazy prosthetics.

- The costs depend on the packages and days of the week.

- Culture Gully begins at Rs. 700 per person and goes up on weekends.

- The tours are divided into bronze, silver, gold, Platinum and diamond categories. Starting from Rs. 1500, the prices ascend to Rs. 3000.

iSkate is on the 6th floor of Ambience Mall, has an exclusive ice-skating rink!

Slide down a ground of ice, dance to tub thumping disco tunes and watch yourself on the video wall around, in this one-of-a-kind adventure in Gurgaon.

The famous markets to shop in Gurgaon are:

a. Arjun Marg: Known for its street shopping of footwear, tops and trendy dresses, Arjun Marg is the answer to a fashionista on a tight budget.

b. Handicrafts Centre: For handicrafts and beautiful embroidered woollens, you can head straight to the Handicrafts Centre, which sells eclectic shawls at reasonable prices.

c. Sadar Bazar: This busy market is known for the cheapest finds and for a radical contrast to the designer sentiment of DLF mall.

d. Galleria Market: The market is separated into two floors consisting of multiple shops.

Anything under the sun is available here.

e. Sector 14: Popular for its flea market sentiment, the area is also teeming with roadside eateries and is a shopping hub in Gurugram.