Sohna lies atop Arravallies hills in Haryana, just 60 Km from Delhi. Sohna is slowly picking up as a picturesque health-cum-holiday resort. Sohna got its name from a stream nearby whose sands are said to have littered with Gold. Sohna in Hindi means Gold. This is the last remnant of the Arravallies Northern ridge.

To stay in Sohna is to relive life among picturesque beauty. The place is far from Delhi and thus appropriate to take a break from the madding crowd. Sohna by night is breathtaking. As night falls, you can see distant lights from the Town of Gurgaon. The bulbs in the town below glitter like stars. A solitary vehicle shovels off the darkness once in a while. Every thing is so rural, so natural.

Sohna is famous for its Sulphur spring. The water of the spring has medicinal qualities. The hot Sulphur water is a strong disinfectant for skin disease. The springs are located at the feet of a perpendicular rock, and are capped by a dome. The spa complex with sauna, Sulphur and steam bath facilities for the tourists is situated up on the rock. There is also a mini swimming pool, filled with water spewed from a wall mural. You can stay here for some days but the bookings have to be done in advance.

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Badhkal Lake in Faridabad District of Haryana is one of the popular tourist getaways near Delhi. It is situated in the state of Haryana just 35 kilometers off Delhi. The Badhkal lake complex is very picturesque and is fit for people looking for solitude and peace of mind. This serene locale is worth visiting.

The calm lake invites migratory birds in thousands. Although the lake dries up in summer, the Mid-monsoon season is the best to visit. There state government run rest house is your best bet when it comes to staying. It also has the facility for boating and fishing. The guesthouse also arranges for lakeside tents on request.

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The Surajkund Lake is just 20 kilometers from the heart of Delhi. Contrary to the popular belief, it is not a lake but a man-made reservoir. The name in Hindi means 'Reservoir of the Sun'. The Rajput King Surajpal built it in the pre-Sultanate days. The tentative date of its construction is believed to be around 10th century. The Tomaras were the first people to revitalize Delhi. Surajkund is the place where the Tomar Rajput settled before building the Lal Kot, the second city of Delhi.

Surajkund got its name after a famous sun temple, which is said to stand here once. But some historians also claim that it was named after the King himself. The tank is on a semi-circular pattern and has steps that lead to the water. It is not a 'dead' reservoir; the rains still keep it pretty full of water. But apart from the monsoons, the place remains dry. Feroze Shah Tughlaq repaired its embankments in the fourteenth century. It is said that he was a lunatic and once took the work of repairing all the existing monuments in the then Delhi.

Surajkund, with its serene surroundings and beauty, is now a popular picnic spot for Delhites. This place is not only visited by the locals but is very popular among the foreign backpackers too. Surajkund is also the site of a major crafts festival held annually in February. Though people visit Surajkund just for the daytime but an overnight stay in any of the guesthouse is a good idea to escape from the madding crowd. Besides exploring the lake, you can also have a closer look into the life of the local community.

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Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, located 50 kilometers off Delhi, is a haven to a variety of domestic and migratory birds. This sanctuary has been modeled on the famous Bharatpur bird sanctuary that is just 100 kilometers. Artificial mounds have been put and then turned into a green glade. The marsh has been converted into water bodies.

Birds have fallen into the mirage. This artificial sanctuary attracts birds in thousands and the number is increasing with every passing year. Winter brings in birds from as far as Siberia. The most famous among these is Arctic Turn. Geese from Europe join them. The fauna includes Darters, Egrets, Arctic Turns, Gadwall, Teals and Kingfishers among others. Over 100 species have been identified here till now and the number is increasing day by day.

Dr. Salim Ali, the famous ornithologist, made the place famous. Birdwatchers and biologists from all over the world flock this place and study the trends in specially made hideouts and cenotaphs. The rest house has a world-class facility but is always crowded so don't miss to book it in advance.

The climate of this region is tropical in nature. Monsoon approaches this place in the month of July and continues till mid-September. The best season to visit this park is post-monsoon and winters as the chances of seeing the exclusive wildlife of this park is more in these months. This is the season, which attracts Arctic Turns and Cranes from Siberia.

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A time comes when you want to leave the past behind. You feel like leaving the madding crowd behind. You want a place that is so quiet that the only sound you hear is your breath. And that is what Damdama is all about. Located just 60 kilometers off Delhi, it is a place to reclaim life.

The Saras Tourist Complex that stands on the bank is very popular among the tourists. There are at least 15 cottages for tourists. The exterior has been designed keeping in mind the traditional huts in this area. Guest rooms are tastefully done and have all the comforts under the Sun. Each of these cottages has a separate balcony facing the lake. The colorful camping tents pitched on green slopes nearby are particularly charming. You can choose any of them depending on your budget and taste.

The water level of this lake is not uniform as the only source of water is the Monsoons. In the summers the water level is particularly low. During the rains its level shoots up dramatically, reaching 50 to 60 feet in places and covering about 7 square kilometers of area. Though the exact area of Damdama is difficult to measure because of its minor streams that change course depending upon rain. In fact, the contours of this lake change on daily basis.

Cormorants, Terns, Egrets and Kingfishers are regular to the Damdama Lake. But the king among these is Cranes or Saras, as it is called in Hindi. Late summers and Monsoons are good time to visit Damdama. Facilities for boating on the lake are also available.

There is a hillock at the far end of the Damdama Lake. This is an offshoot of Arravallies. On the way up, you'll come across poultry and goats in a little farm with ingeniously built stone huts belonging to nomadic Gujjars. Spend some quality time here and forget the world. And yes, that is what Damdama is all about.

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