A business district on New Delhi's outskirts, with modern office towers and tech companies. This financial center of northern India draws global corporations and startups.
Gurugram, 30 kilometers southwest of New Delhi, has grown from a small town into India's second-largest information technology center. Glass-and-steel skyscrapers define the city's modern skyline, with nearly 2,000 high-rise buildings. Watch traditional dance performances at Kingdom of Dreams, cycle through car-free streets during Sunday morning Raahgiri Day, or spot migratory birds at Sultanpur National Park's central lake.
Getting to Gurugram
You can reach Gurugram from Indira Gandhi International Airport via National Highway 8. The Delhi Metro links the city to the capital, while the Rapid Metro Gurgaon runs every 5 minutes between business districts and residential areas. A taxi ride from Delhi airport takes 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic.
Business District
More than 250 Fortune 500 companies and thousands of technology startups operate from Cyber City. This district generates 70% of Haryana state's economic investments and has emerged as northern India's main technology center. Along Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road, you'll find international company offices, modern business complexes, and shopping centers.
Parks and Recreation
Walk through native plant species at Aravali Biodiversity Park on MG Road, or explore the plant collections at Tau Devi Lal Biodiversity Botanical Garden in Sector 52. At Sultanpur National Park on the city's outskirts, you can watch migratory birds gather around the central lake. During Raahgiri Day each Sunday morning, several streets close to vehicles, creating space for walking, cycling, and community activities.
Cultural Activities
Watch traditional Indian performances at Kingdom of Dreams, or attend music concerts and theater productions at the Epicentre in Sector 44. The Devi Art Foundation exhibits contemporary Indian artwork and installations, with regular events throughout the year.
Sports Facilities
Practice cricket, football, basketball, or athletics at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Sector 38, which includes a sports hostel for athletes. Nehru Stadium hosts football matches and track events, with regional and national competitions throughout the year.
Historical Background
The city's name comes from Guru Dronacharya, a character in Indian mythology. You can visit the original village of Gurgaon, 1.5 kilometers from the modern city center, where locals worship at the centuries-old Sheetla Mata temple. After India's economic liberalization in 1991, international companies moved to the region, transforming the former village into a modern city.
