Gurgaon is a city in the northern Indian state of Haryana , and has a population of about 1,000,000 according to the 2001 national census. Gurgaon is one of Delhi 's four major satellite cities and is therefore considered to be a part of the National Capital Region , although it is not situated in the National Capital Territory.

The origins of the city's name are steeped in Hindu mythology. Legend has it that Gurgaon is the ancestral village of Guru Dronacharya , the teacher of the Pandavas and Kauravas in the Indian epic, Mahabharata . In the ancient times, the name Gurgaon was originally said to be "Guru-Gram". In the original Sanskrit language, Guru means "teacher", which in this case refers to (Guru Dronacharya) and Gram means a (village). The village was gifted by the Pandavas and Kauravas to their Guru (Dronacharya), and was therefore known as Guru - Gram , (Village of the Guru). The sanskriticised "gram" was over a period of time rounded off to a colloquial "gaon" and hence the name to Gurgaon.

Thousands of professionals have recently made their home in Gurgaon, living in apartments in newly constructed colonies and condominiums with world-class facilities. The mushrooming shopping malls of Gurgaon, like the DLF City Centre , DLF Grand Mall , DLF Mega Mall , Sahara Mall , MGF Metropolitan Mall , MGF Mega City , are also indicative of the recognition by retailers of the far-reaching aspirations, and deep pockets, of the residents of the city. By 2010, the state government also hopes to complete a world class Golden Triangle City Centre (GTCC) in Sector 29 with as many as four skyscrapers higher than Tapei 101. Some experts are worried about the project because Gurgaon lies in an earthquake prone area. The fast growing population, with increasing purchasing power, has created a huge demand for housing, resulting in escalating property prices in recent years.

Quality of life in the privately managed residential estates in Gurgaon remains relatively good due to high standards of security, private parking, common area maintenance and sanitation being the norm. The city still faces problems with interruptions of electricity and water supply.