Faridabad is popularly known as one of the cities that form the National Capital Region (NCR), located near Delhi, in the Indian state of Haryana. A leading industrial center of India with a number of industries ranging from agriculture to automobiles to electronics, it has lured many multinational corporations to set up their offices in the city. This historic city was built in the year 1607, by Shaikh Farid, the treasurer of Jahangir and an eminent Sufi saint. Baba Farid’s Tomb, a popular pilgrimage site, was built in honor of his memory. Faridabad is a harmonious blend of contemporary lifestyle and traditional values. There are various fairs and events organized in the city such as the Surajkund Crafts Mela and Kartik Cultural Festival. The city has its fair share of religious places such as Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Shiva Temple, and St. George Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church. Savor the delicacies in street food unique to Faridabad and complete your exploration of this beautiful city.

Best Time to Visit Faridabad

Faridabad experiences winter season from November to February. The city experiences a pleasant climate, although it does get colder in December to January. So make sure to pack some warm clothes for your journey to this city, during winter. The average temperature ranges from 7 °C to 25 °C. In complete contrast to the scorching summers; this weather makes it convenient to visit various tourist places and markets in the city. One can also enjoy various festivals and fairs in this season such as Surajkund Fair, which is celebrated in February.

Weather Of Faridabad

Faridabad experiences extremely hot summers (March to June), when the temperature exceeds 40 °C. May and June are considered as the hottest months. As a result, tourists generally avoid visiting the city during this season. Monsoon lasts from July to September and the city experiences heavy rainfall which makes the climate very humid. Average rainfall in this region is 542 mm. Winter season starts in November and ends in February, when the temperature ranges from 7 °C to 25 °C. This season is pleasant compared to other seasons and is preferred by tourists.

How to Reach Faridabad?

By Air : Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi serves the capital and the NCR region, which includes Faridabad. It is a world-class airport that is well-connected to many places across the country such as Mumbai, Chennai, Kochi, Guwahati, Jaipur, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Bangalore and many more. Even international cities such as New York, Paris, London, Beijing, Melbourne, Tokyo, Sydney, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore etc. are connected to Delhi via regular flights. Domestic airline companies such as Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, GoAir, Vistara, etc. as well as international airlines such as Air Canada, Air China, Etihad Airways, Japan Airlines, Emirates, SilkAir, Oman Air, etc. serve commuters to and from Delhi. Travellers can make use of metro trains, buses, taxis and trains to reach Faridabad, from Delhi.

By Rail : Faridabad railway station is well connected with all the major cities in India. It is on the Agra-Delhi chord and situated in Faridabad district.

By Road : Faridabad is well-connected by road, not only to Delhi, but also to various towns and cities in the state and the country. Delhi-Faridabad Skyway connects the city to Delhi and has significantly reduced commute time for the residents. There are many other highways and expressways passing through the city such as the National Highway 2 (NH2). There are frequent bus services to and from Faridabad, provided by the government as well as private organisations. Haryana Roadways has a fleet of A/C and non-A/C buses, ranging from regular buses to Volvo buses.