With a total area of 2760 square km, the present Gurgaon district comprises of nine blocks namely Farrukhnager, F.P Jhirka, Gurgaon, Nagina, Nuh, Pataudi, Piunhana, Sohna and Tauru. It is well connected by rail and road to the major cities in the North India, including Delhi. Gurgaon railway station is located on the Delhi-Rewari-Jaipur route. It is a preferred mode of travel between Delhi and Gurgaon ad this oldest railway station is now being given a facelift for the convenience of the multitude that use the facility. The station is already computerised and the railway electrification project has also been sanctioned between Delhi and Rewari. Gurgaon is located on National Highway 8 and is well connected by road services as well. Haryana Roadways buses ply frequently, connecting the nearby cities including Delhi. However, the roads within the city leave a lot to be desired. If you do not have your personal means of transport, traveling within the city can be a harrowing experience. The bus routes are limited, auto-rickshaws are packed with more people than it can carry and you have to pay through your nose if you choose to take a taxi and at times even for a cycle-rickshaw.

Due to its vicinity and good connectivity to Delhi, this town saw a rapid growth post 1990s, thanks to the liberalisation of the Indian economy and wise policy decisions by the local government. Gurgaon saw a huge influx of various multinationals that moved their corporate offices out of Delhi and today it is a major hub for outsourcing and manufacturing industries. All of this helped change the skyline of the city, which is now dotted with skyscrapers and huge shopping malls like DLF City Center, MGF Metropolitan Mall, The Plaza and Sahara Mall, apart from the numerous housing complexes that have been spruced up. Because of this boom, the real estate prices have shot up manifold. There are a lot of good hotels that have come up in the recent past. Some of the five star hotels where you can stay in are Trident Hilton, The Bristol and Park Plaza.

Not so well known about Gurgaon is that one can find some areas of tourist interest around Gurgaon. Sheetla Devi temple, situated about 1.5 km from the city is has many visitors. Also known as Shakti Peeth, it is the temple of Mata Sheetla Devi, the goddess of small pox. Sultanpur bird sanctuary, built by the great ornithologist Dr Salim Ali, is home to the migrating Siberian and European birds. Situated about 16 km from Gurgaon, bird watchers should visit between the months of November and February to catch a glimpse of the more than 100 species that have been spotted here. There is also Damdama Lake, situated only a few kilometers off Alwar road where Water Banks, an adventure resort offers facilities for boating and hot air ballooning. Sohna, about 24 km from the city, is a place well known for its hot sulphur springs, which are supposed to have medicinal properties.

Every city has its own Achilles heel. The administration needs to address the infrastructural issues of the city. The city roads scream for maintenance and the supply of electricity and water is erratic. The traffic within the city needs to be regulated better and it is imperative for Gurgaon to resolve these issues to fully exploit this commercial boom and become a world-class city.