Name: Gurgaon
Rating: 3.5

Manesar, Gurgaon Overview

Manesar is a unique combination of modern and traditional lifestyles and is an upcoming destination that needs to be visited on your next road trip from Delhi to Jaipur. It is highly advised to you spent at least a day in this town to experience its farm tourism, its spas and relax, before you head out on a long journey ahead.

Manesar is a developing industrial suburb and is fast turning into a preferred destination to experience the rugged rural life. The place is famous for its rustic life and the majestic views of the wonderful Aravali Hills offered by it. Moreover, Manesar's farm tourism is considered to be a must-stop on the journey towards Jaipur. There are a few resorts in Manesar which offer a rural Haryanvi experience. Based on a concept similar to that of Choki Dhani of Jaipur, these resorts offer different activities for an entire day and campfires by the night. Overall, Manesar gives the people of Delhi an interesting rural offbeat experience and a good change from the usual city life.

Best Time To Visit Manesar

Manesar, Gurgaon is best visited between the months of November and February which is wintertime in the region. The temperature is pleasant, between 28°C and 7°C. January and December are the coldest months. People may also visit Manesar during the spring season, which begins by the end of February and lasts for the entire month of March. The temperature hovers between 24°C and 30°C, which is quite pleasant to explore the region.

Stay Near Manesar

Manesar has a number of options for accommodation including modern resorts, heritage resorts, hotels and guesthouses. Travellers can choose a place most suitable for their budget and requirement. Some of the best places to stay in Manesar are Best Western Resort Country Club, Manesar Heritage Village Resort, Aapno Ghar Resort, Karma Chalet, Misaki Hotels, Hyatt Regency, Lemon Tree Hotel, ITC Grand, Savor Suites and Ginger Manesar.

Sightseeing Around Manesar

There are a number of attractions around Manesar in Gurgaon where tourists can go sightseeing. The closest ones are Gujarat Haveli, Sultanpur National Park, Never Enough Garden Railway, Heritage Transport Museum, Rajon Ki Baoli, Damadam Lake, Sanskrit Museum of Everyday Art, Garden of Five Senses etc. There are some places of worships and maths as well in the region that tourists can visit.

Activities At Manesar

The surroundings of Manesar in Gurgaon provide for a beautiful escape for holidaying. Travellers can enjoy a short stay at one of the heritage resorts and participate in one of the adventure or recreational activities nearby. Hot Balloon rides, camping, rappelling, rock climbing, trekking, hiking and biking are some of them. Trekking, biking or cycling trips from Manesar to Sohna, Damdama Lake and Pataudi in Gurgaon are quite famous in the region.

Shopping At Manesar

Manesar and its neighbouring cities are quite famous for shopping in Gurgaon. There are local markets and malls in and around Manesar that people flock for essentials frequently. The malls, obviously, are on the pricier side but have top end international brands whereas the local stuff is budget friendly. Kashan Road Market, Krishna Complex, Bhumi Market, Bhagwati Complex, Shopping Complex Sector 1, Rampura Chowk Market are some of the local markets. Sapphire Mall, Raheja Mall, Unitech Arcadia etc. are some of the famous malls in the region which are located little distance away from Manesar.

Food and Restaurants at Manesar

Manesar has some of the restaurants and eateries in and around it. Some of the famous ones are Bhangra Beat, Khaja Chowk, Nukkadwala, Salt n Bites, Food Genics, Legends of India, Billu Da Dhaba, KSP Foods, Manesar Golf Club, Surya Mahal, Barahandi, Istyle Check, Chaska Restaurant, Naivedyam, Blue Sapphire Restaurant etc. The local eateries, dhabas etc. are best to taste authentic Panjabi dishes like Dal Makhani, Sarson ka Saag, Kadhai Paneer, Parathas, Tandoori Chicken etc. But, some also serve cuisines from other parts of the country and the world.

How to reach Manesar

Air: The nearest airport is IGI airport in Delhi which is well connected to Manesar. One can easily hail a cab till Manesar or catch a public bus.
Rail: Nearest rail head is at Gurgaon which is well connected to Manesar and can be reached by catching a bus or taking a cab. Alternatively, one can also take a train till New Delhi and then take Metro till IFFCO Chowk on the yellow line and then take a cab or a share bus/auto to reach Manesar.
Road: Manesar is connected to Jaipur and Delhi by an eight lane expressway provide easy connectivity. There are many Haryana Roadways buses that ply to Manesar from Delhi and nearby city of Gurgaon.