Gautam Buddha Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Dankaur

Dankaur is a town in Gautam Buddha Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India, home to about 13,020 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 31 temples, 17 forts & heritage, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens and 10 parks. The must-see places are Oh!Max Dream World Theme Park (20 km), World Street Fountain (25 km) and Raja Nahar Singh Palace (29 km).

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Dankaur, Uttar Pradesh
Dankaur, Gautam Buddha Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dankaur at a glance

Location
Gautam Buddha Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India
Population
about 13,020
Coordinates
28.3512° N, 77.5551° E
Places within 50 km
123 (44 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples and parks
Nearest city
Faridabad, 30 km
Railway station
Dankaur (DKDE), 14 km
Airport
Noida International Airport (DXN), 25 km

Top places to visit near Dankaur

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dankaur: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Dankaur

62 temples within 100 km of Dankaur. The closest is Nandikeshwar Mahadev Temple (15 km); the best-known is Shri Maharani Vaishno Devi Mandir (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Dankaur

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dankaur. The closest is Raja Nahar Singh Palace (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dankaur

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dankaur. The closest is Dhanauri Wetlands (8 km); the best-known is Botanical Garden (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Dankaur

25 parks within 100 km of Dankaur. The closest is City Park (18 km); the best-known is Oh!Max Dream World Theme Park (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Dankaur

19 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Dankaur. The closest is Masjid Baitul Hadi (44 km); the best-known is Central Mosque (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Jain sites near Dankaur

13 jain sites within 100 km of Dankaur. The closest is Bahubaleshwar Jain Mandir (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Dankaur

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dankaur
  2. 6 km Gaur Yamuna Lake · lake, Gautam Buddha Nagar
  3. 30 km Raja Nahar Singh Palace · palace, Faridabad
  4. 6 km Tau Devilal Town Park · park, Faridabad
  5. 4 km World Street Fountain · park, Faridabad
  6. 24 km Oh!Max Dream World Theme Park · park, Gautam Buddha Nagar
  7. 20 km Back to Dankaur

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From travellers near Dankaur

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How to reach Dankaur

  • By train: Dankaur (DKDE) — about 14 km from the centre
  • By air: Noida International Airport (DXN), Gautam Buddha Nagar — about 25 km by road
  • By air: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), New Delhi — about 63 km by road
  • By road from Faridabad: about 30 km · directions
  • By road from Noida: about 33 km · directions
  • By road from New Delhi: about 56 km · directions

All places near Dankaur by distance

Within 15 km of Dankaur

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Dankaur by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples3162Nandikeshwar Mahadev Temple (15 km)
Forts & heritage1750Raja Nahar Singh Palace (29 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1929Dhanauri Wetlands (8 km)
Parks1025City Park (18 km)
Other attractions525Ghiyas-ud-Din Tughlaq's Tomb (42 km)
Mosques & dargahs519Masjid Baitul Hadi (44 km)
Jain sites813Bahubaleshwar Jain Mandir (10 km)
Museums511Gandhi Ashram (39 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs58Gaur Yamuna Lake (6 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints68Leisure Valley Park (35 km)
Treks57Trek on India (32 km)
Churches26St. Mary’s Catholic Church (40 km)
Buddhist sites35Tathagat Gautam Buddha Statue (10 km)
Waterfalls22Jharna Mandir Pali Bani (39 km)
Caves01Cave (59 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01Adventure Island (75 km)

Dankaur: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Dankaur?

Oh!Max Dream World Theme Park (park, about 20 km), World Street Fountain (park, about 25 km), Tau Devilal Town Park (park, about 29 km), Raja Nahar Singh Palace (palace, about 29 km), Gaur Yamuna Lake (lake, about 6 km), Shri Maharani Vaishno Devi Mandir (temple, about 32 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Dankaur?

123 places on Spotwander: 31 temples, 17 forts & heritage, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 parks, 5 other attractions.

Which is the nearest temple to Dankaur?

Nandikeshwar Mahadev Temple, about 15 km by road; Jagannath Temple (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Dankaur?

Raja Nahar Singh Palace, about 29 km by road; Rani ki Chhatri (29 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Dankaur?

Dhanauri Wetlands, about 8 km by road; Beta 2 Forest Park (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Dankaur?

Start in Dankaur, visit Gaur Yamuna Lake, then Raja Nahar Singh Palace, then Tau Devilal Town Park, then World Street Fountain, then Oh!Max Dream World Theme Park, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Dankaur?

October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples and parks.

How do I reach Dankaur?

By train: Dankaur (DKDE), about 14 km away. By air: Noida International Airport (DXN), about 25 km by road. By road: 30 km from Faridabad.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Dankaur’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Dankaur on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.