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Delhi to Surajkund & Anangpur
Surajkund, on the southern edge of Delhi in Faridabad, is a semicircular stepped reservoir traditionally attributed to the Tomar rulers — a rare surviving piece of medieval water engineering next to the city, still famous mostly for its February crafts fair. A few kilometres on, the village of Anangpur and its old dam sit in Aravalli scrub. It is an easy, quiet morning ride that most Delhi riders overlook.
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At a glance
- Round trip
- About 70–90 km
- Riding time
- About 1.5–2 hours in all
- Nights
- None — a morning or afternoon loop
- Start point
- Delhi (via Faridabad)
- Highest point
- About 220 m — low Aravalli ridge
- Difficulty
- Easy. Short, flat and sealed; some village lanes are narrow.
- Surface
- Sealed road; a few short unpaved stretches near the old dam
- Best season
- October to March. Cool and dry; summers are hot and dusty, and the monsoon greens the ridge.
The ride
Delhi → Faridabad → Surajkund → Anangpur. It is a short run out to the city's southern edge; the last few kilometres run through Aravalli scrub and village lanes.
Walk the curved stone steps of the Surajkund reservoir, traditionally linked to the Tomar king Suraj Pal, then ride on to Anangpur, where an old dam is attributed to Anangpal Tomar. Badkhal Lake is close by. The annual Surajkund crafts fair in February draws huge crowds and changes the day completely.
Day by day
Delhi to Surajkund
Delhi → Faridabad → Surajkund (about an hour). Walk the reservoir steps and the surrounding lanes.
Anangpur and the ridge
Ride the short distance on to Anangpur and the old dam, and take a look at the lake at Badkhal if you have time.
Back to Delhi
Return the way you came. It is a short ride — plan a good breakfast or lunch on the way.
Fuel & services
- Fuel is easy — Delhi and Faridabad have pumps everywhere. Fill up before you leave.
- There are no pumps in the ridge lanes beyond Surajkund, but the loop is short enough not to need them.
- There is no need to stay overnight; Faridabad and Delhi have every kind of place if you want to make it a weekend with other Aravalli routes.
Road & conditions
Sealed for almost all of it. The road to Surajkund is a busy urban road with the usual Delhi–Faridabad traffic, best avoided at peak hours. Near Anangpur the lanes are narrow and dusty with occasional gravel patches. Some forest tracks in the Aravalli reserve are closed to vehicles — stay on the sealed roads.
Bike, fuel & getting help
- Suggested bike
- Fine on a well-maintained 150–200cc commuter.
- Fuel gap
- No fuel gap worth planning around.
- Spare fuel
- None needed for this route.
- Emergency & logistics
- District hospitals within an hour or so; full mobile coverage; mechanics in every town. A short, low-stakes ride.
Best time to ride
October to March is the comfortable window — cool, dry and clear. February is the crafts-fair month and very crowded. Summers are hot and dusty. The monsoon turns the ridge green.
What to add to your kit
Beyond the standard ride kit: a scarf or buff for dust, comfortable shoes for the reservoir steps, and water — there is little shade on the ridge.
Ride this with a group
Want to ride Surajkund with a briefed group? Send an enquiry, or check the rides page for the next outing.