Weekend getaways from Delhi

Weekend getaways from Delhi

20 destination found

#1Auli –

Auli at travel d'globe
“The White Bugyal”

Located in: 

Uttarakhand, India
Auli is known for: 

Adventure, 
Nature, 
Romantic 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Couple 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 2

Auli is considered among the best skiing destinations in India. It is a “Bugyal” which means meadow in the regional language, these green Bugyals turn into a sheet of white during winters. Dotted with apple orchards, oaks and deodars, Auli is a popular hill town with numerous ski resorts situated amidst the Himalayan range. The highly equipped ski guides will help you ski through the hills of Auli. The cable car ride from Joshimath is the only way to reach this beautiful place.

#2Ranthambore –

Ranthambore at travel d'globe
“The Land of Legends”

Located in: 

Rajasthan, India
Ranthambore is known for: 

Leisure, 
Wildlife 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Family 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 2

Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary is known for its tigers and is one of the best places in India to see these animals in their natural jungle habitat. It is one of the most popular wildlife reserve, know best for tiger photography. Ranthambore Fort lies within the Ranthambore National Park.

#3Kasol –

Kasol at travel d'globe
“The Leisure Valley”

Located in: 

Himachal Pradesh, India
Kasol is known for: 

Adventure, 
Leisure, 
Nature 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Solo 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 13

Kasol is a distinct destination and earned the tag of the Leisure Valley. It is surrounded by the mighty hills with the view of snow capped mountains. Kasol has given birth to a new era of living offering and retreat for the tired souls. Kasol is an ideal weekend vacation to relax in the company of nature. The abundant trekking and hiking options invited the adventure explorer to Kasol. The unexplored villages, treks, homely and cheap stays and world class cuisine at the cafes are the highlights of Kasol. The surprising hospitality of the hosts will fill your soul with joy and warmth.

#4Agra –

Agra at travel d'globe
“The City Of Taj Mahal”

Located in: 

Uttar Pradesh, India
Agra is known for: 

Culture 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Couple, 
Solo, 
Family 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 7

Agra is the city of Taj Mahal, one of the 7 marvels of the world. It is a sneak look into the building history with different structures, such as, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri and henceforth makes for an absolute necessity visit for anybody living in or going to India. History, design, sentiment all together make the enchantment of Agra which is practically the heart of Indian tourism. Agra has 3 UNESCO World Heritage locales and Taj Mahal includes in the 50 most prevalent visitor goals on the planet. The history aficionados and additionally engineering buffs can have a great time here with the sheer scope of the Mughal workmanship and culture in plain view. Aside from its landmarks, the city additionally makes them energize stuff for foodies – including the well known Agra ka Petha and astounding chaat and Lassi.

#5Bharatpur –

Bharatpur at travel d'globe
“A Birder’s Paradise”

Located in: 

Rajasthan, India
Bharatpur is known for: 

Wildlife 

Best to travel with: 

Solo, 
Family 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 2

The area is best known as the home of Keoladeo National Park, an outstanding bird refuge that is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the winter, it’s a stopover point for migrating birds and hundreds of species have been spotted. The best way to see the park is via bicycle rickshaw.

#6Almora –

Almora at travel d'globe
“Panorama of Himalayas”

Located in: 

Uttarakhand, India
Almora is known for: 

Culture, 
Nature 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Couple 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 4

Almora is an amalgamation of scenic beauty, rich cultural heritage, handicrafts and mouthwatering cuisines. Located at an altitude of 1638 meters, Almora is an ideal hill station to visit. The town welcomes you with a panoramic view of snow-capped Himalayas, pines and oaks which are truly mesmerising. Almora is famous for Chitai Golu Devta temple and Nanda Devi temple which are known for their divinity. Apart from that, Rock climbing, hiking, cycling are the activities that one can indulge into when at Almora. Old forts, historic monuments, sacred temples, nature walks at forest areas are main attractions for the tourists. Truly, it serves to be a perfect place for a getaway with family and friends.

#7Gwalior –

Gwalior at travel d'globe
“The Pride Must Never Fall”

Located in: 

Madhya Pradesh, India
Gwalior is known for: 

Culture 

Best to travel with: 

Family 

Ideal time to travel: 

Nov, 
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Things to do / Places to visit: 11

A noteworthy city established by ruler Surajesan, Gwalior is aplenty with lovely landmarks, castles and sanctuaries, giving this city a lofty appeal which says a lot of its transcendent past. The city’s legacy has remained caught in the forcing engineering of mosques, shake sanctuaries and statues. Encompassed by wonderful slopes and greenery. The Gwalior post, which gives an all encompassing perspective of the whole city, the Jai Vilas royal residence and the Sun Temple are few of the visitor spots in Gwalior that can’t be missed. The colossal Indian artist Tansen was conceived in Gwalior and the tomb of Tansen is additionally an essential place here. During November/December, a 4-day Tansen Music celebration is praised in the city and it sees different traditional artists from everywhere throughout the nation performing on the phase close to the tomb itself.

#8Rishikesh –

Rishikesh at travel d'globe
“The Yoga Capital of India”

Located in: 

Uttarakhand, India
Rishikesh is known for: 

Adventure, 
Spiritual 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Solo, 
Family 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 11

Looking for the most thrilling water sport of all, Then Rishikesh is a perfect place to plan your next trip. Rafting in the Ganges is a experience which can’t be explained in words you can only feel the adrenaline rush by indulging yourself in this adventurous activity. The river alongside is considered to be one of the holiest of all river in India and the city is renowned as a center for practicing yoga and meditation. Apart from River Rafting, Bungee Jumping in Rishikesh is the best in India.

#9Kasauli –

Kasauli at travel d'globe
“Rush Free Hill Station”

Located in: 

Himachal Pradesh, India
Kasauli is known for: 

Leisure, 
Nature 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Couple 

Ideal time to travel: 

Mar, 
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Things to do / Places to visit: 4

Situated in somewhere between Kalka and Shimla. The beautiful and quite hill station is just a perfect and a peaceful weekend getaway for you nestled among the Shivalik Range. Give your car or bike a break, and step out for a long walk in the woods post rain. Kasauli is also great for bird watching so grab your binoculars and spot Jungle Babblers, Blue Magpies, Flycatchers and more species. Later, head to the town to enjoy tea at the kiosks and marvel at British architecture.

#10Jim Corbett –

Jim Corbett at travel d'globe
“The Land of Sher Khan”

Located in: 

Uttarakhand, India
Jim Corbett is known for: 

Adventure, 
Nature, 
Wildlife 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Family 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 6

Jim Corbett is an ideal spot for vacation in the lap of Mother Nature for wildlife lovers and adventure connoisseurs. The greenery of dense deciduous forest and a pleasant weather make this place as a all weather destination for the travellers, who want a closer peek at mother nature and its as proud as peacock beauty. Feeling close to natural entities and staying among them is soothing and relaxing and passes muster to your expectations. Located in Nainital, Uttrakhand, Jim Corbett alone covers 520.8 square km of area. It contains 488 species of plants and 586 species of fauna including migratory birds, crested serpent eagle and red jungle fowl. You might also find leopards, Bengal tigers and Indian elephants. Jeep safaris, walking safaris, treks around the park and Corbett falls are the major tourist attractions of this place.

#11Orchha –

Orchha at travel d'globe
“The Hidden Treasure”

Located in: 

Madhya Pradesh, India
Orchha is known for: 

Adventure, 
Culture, 
Nature 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Family 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 6

Known for its stupendous royal residences, unpredictably cut sanctuaries and striking strongholds, arranged on banks of stream Betwa Orchha is a city with a considerable measure of authentic essentialness and a picture takers’ heaven. The medieval design of the royal residences and sanctuaries recount the tale of this present city’s rich social legacy. The sheer wonderfulness and magnificence of the havelis and monuments are completely amazing. Orchha is widely acclaimed for it’s great wall painting depictions and frescos. The incredibly famous monuments, Chaturbhuj Temple was worked by Queen of Orchha, Ganeshi Bai. Another renowned temple Raj Mandir was worked by Madhukar Shah. Dauji ki Haveli, Chhatris and Lakshmi sanctuary are couple of different spots that can’t be missed by any traveler going here.

#12Kanatal –

Kanatal at travel d'globe
“Dream Destination In The Himalayas”

Located in: 

Uttarakhand, India
Kanatal is known for: 

Nature 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Solo 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 4

Kanatal is a small village located on the Chamba-Mussoorie road. The surroundings of this place are set perfectly by the outlining mountains and rivers, providing a breathtaking view of the landscape. You should take a trip to Kanatal if you’re looking for a destination that is calm and unexplored. Kanatal mainly serves as a weekend getaway for the people living near Delhi NCR. For the tourists, Kanatal provides you with various places of interest such as the dense and enriching Kodia jungle, the holy Surkanda Devi Temple which includes a wonderful trekking experience. Not to forget, the Tehri Dam situated here makes for an interesting visit too. Come to Kanatal and enjoy nature’s bliss in its pure form. You can spot a few wild animals by taking a ride through the jungle in a jeep, and you can also see many natural springs that are quite prevalent in the region.

#13Barot –

Barot at travel d'globe
“Hidden Treasure Of Himachal’s”

Located in: 

Himachal Pradesh, India
Barot is known for: 

Adventure, 
Nature 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Solo 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 7

Barot valley is an unexplored remote beauty of Himachal and a backpackers’ paradise. It offers trekking trail to Bada Bhangal Village, Thamsar Pass, Badagran, Rajgundha, Palachak, Manali and Kullu. From green in spring to snow white in winters, Barot Valley weather provides unique views of hills in every season to the travellers. Barot village of Himachal is also the gateway to the Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary. One of the Barot Valley attractions, the sanctuary is home to the monal, wild boar and ghoral. Through woods of cedar and pine, a trek route cuts across the sanctuary to Kullu. You can enjoy the famous Himachal adventure activities like angling, rock climbing, river crossing and trekking. Camping in Barot Valley is something you would relish on the adventure trip in India. Such Experiences make Barot Valley one of the best places to visit in Himachal Pradesh.

#14GHNP –

GHNP at travel d'globe
“A Paradise Waiting To Be Explored”

Located in: 

Himachal Pradesh, India
GHNP is known for: 

Nature, 
Wildlife 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Solo 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 3

The Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) as a natural site has been inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage list. Mystical glaciers and unique ecological conditions of the Western Himalayas were salient features responsible for the park. The rare and endemic nature of many animal and plant communities at GHNP are of great interest to the travelers who love adventure and nature. A sight of the mysterious snow leopard is a visual enjoyment for wildlife photographers and untamed life lovers. Sparse human populations, exotic flora and fauna, camping and trekking adventures counts as the reason to visit here.

#15Karsog –

Karsog at travel d'globe
“A Green Treat”

Located in: 

Himachal Pradesh, India
Karsog is known for: 

Nature 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Family 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 3

Karsog is a green delight of Himachal. The natural surroundings of Karsog are regarded as beautiful, with green forests and a pollution-free environment. A nearby getaway to Shimla is definitely a gift of nature to the travellers. It is a place crafted by the nature with fertile floors, wide valleys criss-crossed by streams, orchards and thick forests rise to touch snow-covered peaks. Karsog has some famous temples of Himachal including the Mamleshwar Mahadev, Kamksha Devi and Mahunag temples. The small villages and their age-old architecture give expression to the phrase ‘Picture Perfect’. Legends and folklore abound, and every one of the temples is a repository of local culture and an example of remarkable building skills that you will be able to see here.

#16Mukteshwar –

Mukteshwar at travel d'globe
“Magical Kumaon – Scenic Mukteshwar”

Located in: 

Uttarakhand, India
Mukteshwar is known for: 

Adventure, 
Nature 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Solo 

Ideal time to travel: 

Feb, 
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Things to do / Places to visit: 7

The hill station of Uttarakhand which took its name from the an old temple of lord Shiva, it is even called as ‘Mukteshwar Mahadev’. Adventure sports are the center of attraction here. The hill station is full of deciduous forests, fruit gardens at a height of 7500 feet. Crafty little cottages and homes are there which are built in colonial style. There are so many local festivals in Mukteshwar during month of April. Greenery is at its peak during the monsoon season in Mukteshwar. The place is delight of nature and adventure lovers as Nandi Devi, India’s second highest peak is also visible from the hills of Mukteshwar, it is also a hotspot for rock climbing, trekking and Paragliding. The beauty of Mukteshwar lies in enjoying nature, bird watching, meditation and seeking peace.

#17Naukuchiatal –

Naukuchiatal at travel d'globe
“Lake Of Nine Corners”

Located in: 

Uttarakhand, India
Naukuchiatal is known for: 

Adventure, 
Nature 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Solo 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 1

Naukuchiatal is a pretty camouflage, crammed with the musical serenade of the chirping flock. Embraced by majestic mountains and verdant greenery amidst the twisting mountain roads, this pretty hill station offers picture book sceneries. Even though this place is famed for the Magnificent Lake, an array of other fascinations is on offer in this panoramic locale. One among the natural marvels of Kumaon, Naukuchiatal is an idyllic location to enjoy the captivating compilations of rare butterflies and colourful parade of Himalayan birds. Apart from the green mountain ranges and iridescent bluish waters, this hilly resort offers a plethora of fascinating options to the sightseer. One can find the nature at its full bloom and the panoramic vista of mother nature cannot be portrayed through words. A picnic to this beautiful place offers one with the tempting challenges like paragliding, angling and fishing. Boating through the misty lakes watching the nature in its full bloom would be an alluring scenario.

#18Sarahan –

Sarahan at travel d'globe
“The Abode Of Bhimakali”

Located in: 

Himachal Pradesh, India
Sarahan is known for: 

Nature 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Solo 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 2

Sarahan is a small picturesque village, located halfway up a high mountain side, the road to Sarahan winds past flowering Pine trees that give way to stately Oaks. This sparsely populated tract is steeped in ancient legends and here is the famous Bhimakali temple regarded as one of the Fifty One sacred Shaktipeethhs. This hamlet is a base camp for numerous treks and is the gateway to Kinnaur. It is a place of pilgrimage, a heaven for nature lovers and the temple complex attracts a variety of admirers that offers extraordinary travel experience.

#19Nako –

Nako at travel d'globe
“The Gateway to Spiti”

Located in: 

Himachal Pradesh, India
Nako is known for: 

Culture, 
Nature 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Solo 

Ideal time to travel: 

Jun, 
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Things to do / Places to visit: 4

As the village is very small in its area, one can easily explore the hidden gems of this village on foot. The major attraction of Nako Village is the Nako Lake which is located amidst extremely hilly terrains. Nako lies in Upper Kinnaur on the edge of remote spiti valley and an important centre of Tibetan Buddhism. It has 7 temples of different periods distributed all over the village, including a monastic complex on its western edge. It can be called almost the last attraction on the way to Malling Nullah. Malling Nullah is located in between Kinnaur and Spiti Valley and one of the most happening travel destinations of Himachal Pradesh.

#20Dhankar –

Dhankar at travel d'globe
“The Ancient Seat of the King”

Located in: 

Himachal Pradesh, India
Dhankar is known for: 

Culture, 
Nature 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Solo 

Ideal time to travel: 

Aug, 
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Things to do / Places to visit: 6

Another high altitude remote village in the cold desert of Spiti Valley. You can escape to one of the remote and beautiful attractions in Himachal Pradesh for a perfect vacation, far from the deadlines and traffic jams. Hidden deep within the mountains of Himachal Pradesh are places that are far from the clutches of high amount of tourist arrivals. Places that are quiet, serene and provide the perfect break for those looking to switch off from the daily madness for a few days. Dhankar is home to the most beautiful and awe-inspiring Dhankar Monastery and Dhankar Fort that are perched on the top of the hill in Dhankar. The green pasture, Dhankar Lake will leave you admiring the alluring display of colours. The fort monastery if the iconic monument of the village. Enjoy your stay with the rich culture of the ancient capital of Spiti Kingdom.

Places to visit near Delhi

Find the best weekend getaway from Delhi for picnic and short holiday destinations. Explore the best places to travel near Delhi that are with 500km reach and are easy to travel on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

You can travel to 

Auli, 
Ranthambore, 
Kasol, 
Agra, 
Bharatpur, 
Almora, 
Gwalior, 
Rishikesh, 
Kasauli, 
Jim Corbett, 
Orchha, 
Kanatal, 
Barot, 
GHNP, 
Karsog, 
Mukteshwar, 
Naukuchiatal, 
Sarahan, 
Nako, 
Dhankar, 
this weekend for two to three days to create a long lasting memories with friends and family.

These are perfect weekend escape for budget travellers to get away from city life and its hustle. At traveldglobe, you can know what to do in these places, best time to visit, know the best route and get the curated itinerary from us. These searched and listed destinations will match your preferences and will serve a perfect getaway for your rejuvenation. Whether you look for silence & peace, adventure hot spot or just cool places to hangout with friends, you will find every spot that is reachable within 2 to 3 days time.

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