cathedral
Lotus Temple
A striking Bahá'í House of Worship shaped like a lotus flower, open to people of all faiths.
17 km · about 20 min drive
Haryana, India · Asia
Faridabad works well as a base: 10 minutes from Tilpat, 28km from Red Fort.
Faridabad is a major city located in Haryana, India. With a population of 1,414,050, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.
On a road trip, Faridabad sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Faridabad to your route.
Faridabad (Hindi: [fəɾiːdɑːbɑːd]) is the most populous city in the Indian state of Haryana and is a part of Delhi National Capital Region. It is one of the major satellite cities around Delhi and is located 284 kilometres south of the state capital, Chandigarh. The river Yamuna forms the eastern district boundary withRead more
Uttar Pradesh. The Government of India included it in the second list of Smart Cities Mission on 24 May 2016. As per the 2021 Delhi Regional Plan, Faridabad is a part of the Central National Capital Region or Delhi metropolitan area.
The newly developed residential and industrial part of Faridabad (Sec. 66 to 89) between the Agra Canal and the Yamuna River is commonly referred to as Greater Faridabad (also known as Neharpar). The area is being developed as a self-sustained sub-city with wide roads, tall buildings, malls, educational institutions, and health and commercial centers. Sectors 66 to 74 are Industrial Sectors, while Sectors 75 to 89 are Residential Sectors.
Faridabad is a major industrial hub of Haryana. 50% of the income tax collected in Haryana is from Faridabad and Gurgaon. Faridabad is famous for henna production from the agricultural sector, while tractors, motorcycles, switch gears, refrigerators, shoes, tyres and garments constitute its primary industrial products.
In 2018, Faridabad was considered by the World Health Organization as the world's second most polluted city. Faridabad ranked 10th in the Swachh Survekshan Survey's top ten dirtiest cities in India in 2020.
Faridabad has been selected as one of the hundred Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under Government of India's flagship Smart Cities Mission by Ministry of Urban Development.
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Faridabad is located in Haryana, India, Asia. The coordinates are 28.4112 latitude, 77.3132 longitude.
Faridabad has a population of approximately 1,414,050 people, making it a major city in India.
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cathedral
A striking Bahá'í House of Worship shaped like a lotus flower, open to people of all faiths.
17 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
The tallest brick minaret in the world at 72.5 meters, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 12th century with intricate carvings.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
The first garden tomb on the Indian subcontinent, this Mughal masterpiece inspired the design of the Taj Mahal a century later.
21 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
A massive Hindu temple complex in Delhi showcasing 10,000 years of Indian culture through intricate carvings.
23 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A 42-meter war memorial arch on the Rajpath ceremonial boulevard honoring 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in World War I.
24 km · about 30 min drive
museum
India's premier museum with over 200,000 works spanning 5,000 years of Indian cultural heritage.
24 km · about 30 min drive
castle
A massive red sandstone fort in Delhi that served as the main residence of Mughal emperors for nearly 200 years.
28 km · about 30 min drive
restaurant
A Mughlai institution in a courtyard off Gali Kababian behind Jama Masjid, run by the same family since 1913 and descended from cooks of the last Mughal court. Known for mutton burra and nihari.
28 km · about 30 min drive
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