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Damdam
lake
If
boating and rock climbing are your thig, head for Domdama Lake near
the Aravalli Hills. A three hour drive from the city, the lake is
just short of Sohna
Sohna
A
three and a half hour drive from Delhi Brings you to Sohna, in the
bordering state of Haryana. Its hot springs and grassy expanses make
it a popular picnic shop. And during an early weekend in February,
it is the destination of the Statesman Vintage Car Rally.
Dhauj
Around
40 kms away from the city, it's tucked into the Aravalli Hills. Wigh
red cliffs overlooking a reservoir, Dhauj is great for rock climbing
and bird watching.
Surajkund
This
is the location of an ancient water tank named after the sun god,
Suraj. The circular tank has, in one corner, a huge ramp that was
used by elephants. There is also a man make lake nearby where
boating is popular with picnickers. For a fortnight in February,
there is a traditional crafts fair, where artisans from all over the
country display their wares.
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