Bharatpur
Distance from Delhi: 182km
Best time to visit: July to April
Attractions: Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, rich flora and fauna
Activities: Bird Watching and Nature Photography
Known otherwise as to the land of the Jatts, this town is now famous for its rich cultural heritage and history that is so well known over India. The region perfectly blends in both Rajput and Mughal architecture and is also famous for the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, which offers a wide variety of species of birds that throng the area.
Alwar
Distance from Delhi: 185km
Best time to visit: October to March
Attractions: Bala Quila or Alwar Fort, City Palace and Vijay Mandir Palace, Siliserh Lake and Palace, Moosi Maharani Ki Chhatri, Tripolia, Moti Doongri, Bhangarh Fort, Company Bagh, Government Museum, Tomb of Fateh Jung, Kalakand Market, Neemrana Fort and Naldeshwar
Activities: SightSeeing and shopping
Alwar is situated between small hills of Aravali range and has great historical importance. Alwar is famous for beautiful lakes, grand palaces, magnificent temples and towering forts. The Sariska National Sanctuary is located in the Aravalli hills only a few kilometres away from Alwar, Rajasthan.
Vrindavan
Distance from Delhi: 181km
Best time to visit: August to March
Attractions: Rangaji temple, Govind Dev Temple, Bankey Bihari temple, Madan Mohan temple, Radha Vallabh Temple, Nidhivan temple and the Pagal Baba temple
Activities: SightSeeing, photography and shopping
Vrindavan is a holy town in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The Hindu deity Krishna is said to have spent his childhood here. It’s home to temples, many dedicated to Krishna and his lover, the deity Radha. At Banke Bihari Temple, the curtain in front of Krishna’s statue is opened and closed every few minutes. At Radha Raman Temple, a gold plate beside Krishna signifies Radha. Prem Mandir is a huge white marble temple.
Nuh
Distance from Delhi: 66km
Best time to visit: September to November
Attractions: Sheikh Musa, Chui Mai Pond and Water Tank, Temple of Hathor, Kotla and Shiva temple
Activities: SightSeeing, photography and hiking
At a distance of 47 km from Gurgaon, Nuh is a historical town and the district headquarters of Mewat district in Haryana. It is situated on the Delhi-Alwar Highway. The town assumed importance at the time of Bahadur Singh of Ghasera because of the trade in salt manufactured in neighbouring villages.
There are several historical ruins around Nuh that date back to the 14th century. Prominent structures include the mosque and the tomb of Bahadur Khan Nahir. The highlight of these structures is the architecture and carvings on the red sandstone and grey quartzite. Chui Mai Pond is a rectangular ancient water tank with a cenotaph of red stone with beautiful carvings.
There is also a natural reservoir in Nalhad, a village 2 km from Nuh under the Aravalli Hills. The distinct feature of the reservoir is that its water keeps flowing out of the reservoir all round the year. There is also a Lord Shiva temple.
Neemrana
Distance from Delhi: 129km
Best time to visit: October to March
Attractions: Neemrana Fort, Vinay Vilas Mahal, Bala Quila, Siliserh Lake
Activities: Nature sightseeing, historic walk, heritage tours, hiking, swimming, offbeat stay
an ideal destination for corporate day outing near Delhi. Every silent grand wall in Neemrana has a historic tale embedded in it and enthrals tourists and visitors from all around! This is the perfect place to visit around Delhi during your holidays and stay in some of the best resorts and offbeat stays. Neemrana is very popular among the adventurers of Delhi to visit just for a day to enjoy the heritage resort and other exciting activities.
Nainital
Distance from Delhi: 337 km
Best time to visit: March to June and October to February.
Attractions: Nainital Lake, Governor’s House, Eco Cave Gardens, Naini Peak and Snow View Point
Activities: Lake Visits, Village and Wildlife tours, Cable Car Rides, Rock Climbing and Trekking
If lush green plains and misty clouds allure you to nestle in a hammock and read a good book, far away from the city life then you need to head to Nainital, a stellar getaway place near Delhi for trekkers and nature lovers alike! Situated in the Kumaon foothills of the Himalayan ranges, Nainital is also known as the ‘Lake District’ of India.
It has also been termed as a pious place for Hindus and is one of the most popular hill stations near Delhi due to its fascinating hills, picturesque plains, enjoyable climate and stunning lakes. Adventurers engage in trekking activities and hike to the top of the beautiful hills just to witness the beautiful view and the wispy sky.
Jaipur
Distance from Delhi: 281km
Best time to visit: October to March and July to September
Attractions: Amber Fort and Palace, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Gaitore, Jaigarh Fort and Jantar Mantar
Activities: Camel Safari, Hot Air Ballooning, Elephant Rides, Desert Safari, Jeep Rides and Cycle Tours
Jaipur, the capital of the North Indian State of Rajasthan, is named after its founder Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1743). The city is surrounded by hills and dotted with forts. Houses with pink latticed windows line the streets and look almost magical at sunset. An extremely well-planned city, Jaipur was designed by an engineer and scholar Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, in accordance with ancient Hindu treatise on architecture, the Shilpa Shasta (Vastu).
Agra
Distance from Delhi: 209km
Attractions: Taj Mahal, Jama Masjid, Saami Bagh, Delhi Gate Agra, Mughal Heritage Bagh, Tomb of Akbar the Great
Activities: History sightseeing, Bicycle tours, Jeep safari, Local market visits, Historical Walks
Located around 209km from Delhi, Agra is one of the most historic places you can visit on a long weekend away from Delhi. Known for most as the city that is home to the world famous Taj Mahal, Agra is also the place with a rich cultural heritage steeped in centuries of Indian royal stories and tales. This medieval city has had amazing progress with hospitality and infrastructure.
Rishikesh
Distance from Delhi: 251km
Best time to visit: Throughout the year
Attractions: Triveni Ghat, Ram and Lakshman Jhula, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple and Vashista Cave
Activities: River Rafting, Bungee Jumping, Camping, Rappelling, Rock Climbing and Trekking
Being one of the holiest cities in India, Rishikesh is quite famous for its scenic landscape and serves as a gateway to other important religious centres such as Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. The adventurer paradise is a happening hub of many ancient temples and attractions such as Gita Bhawan, Laxman Jhula, Bharat Mandir, Neelkanth Mahadev, Swarga Ashram, Triveni Ghat amongst others! Grab your cameras and adventure gear and head to Rishikesh for an adventure packed holiday!
Lansdowne
Distance from Delhi: 270km
Best time to visit: Throughout the year
Attractions: War Memorial, Tip n Top View Point, Santoshi Mata Temple and St. Mary’s Church
Activities: Trekking, Mountaineering, Bird Watching, Boating, Paddling and Jungle Safari
Lansdowne is one of the quietest and unspoilt hill stations of India and has been a popular destination since Britishers came to India.
Lansdowne is unlike other hill stations, as it is well connected with motorable roads but remote in its own way. It is situated at an altitude of 1,700 meters above sea level surrounded with thick oak and blue pine forests in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand state.
Garhmukteshwar
Distance from Delhi: 110km
Best time to visit: October to march
Attractions: Ganga Temple, Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple, Nahush Koop (Nakka Kuan), Meerabai ki Reti, Kalpavriksha,
Activities: Temple Visits, Cable Car Ride, Boat Rides and Ghat Visits
The town of Garhmukteshwar in Hapur of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is a holy city of India. The Holy Ganges River is situated just at a distance of 5 km from the town. It is an easy-to-reach destination by road from Delhi and is the closest point from Delhi where one could witness the enchanting sights of the Ganges River. Tourists come here to enjoy the bathing fair that happens here on every Full Moon Day in Kartik month. The holy dip in Ganges River is a favourite tourist activity here. Dussehra is another important festival celebrated here with much pomp and show.
