Covering an area of 206 acres of land, the picturesque lake of Badkhal is situated in Badkhal village of Faridabad, about 32 km from Delhi. The lake derived its name from the Persian word bedakhal, which means free from interference. This man made embankment with plenty of flowering trees, landscaped gardens and Green lawns is surrounded by Aravalli hills and provides amusing water sports facilities. Badkhal Lake is an ornithologist’s paradise with a variety of local and migratory birds. It is the home to numerous species of local birds and during the winter season migratory birds from far west can be seen around the lake.

The main attraction of Badkhal lake is the flower show held every year during the spring. Boating through the lake are arranged on request. Facilities like rest huts, motels, restaurants, conference hall, fueling station, bath complex, children's park, sauna chamber and massage units, bank extension counter etc. are available. The best time to visit the lake is during mid-monsoon season.

Close to the Badkhal lake there is another picturesque spot named Peacock Lake. It also provides facilities for water sports, boating, canoeing, kayaking etc.