5 Weekend Getaways Near Delhi You Can Visit This Holiday Season.

Delhi, sitting at the heart of North India, charms all its inhabitants with a long list of easy to reach getaway places. This winter, use the long weekends  and the Holiday season as an excuse and go touring around the snowy hill stations, cultural heritage sites, natural attractions and wilderness settings all around and not so distant from the capital. Since it’s the weekend we’re talking about, all the locations mentioned are less than 300 kilometers away, and hence, the travel time isn’t much. Even so, we want to make that bit completely hassle-free for you so that you can enjoy your weekend to the fullest. Check out these 6 easy to reach destinations and start packing your bags!

1.Neemrana – Where heritage meets luxury

Located in Alwar, the town is known for its majestic Neemrana Fort Palace which was built in 1464 AD. Now a restored grandeur hotel, the Palace was then under the reign of Rajput Maharaja Prithvi Raj Chauhan III, making it one of Rajasthan’s oldest heritage sites. Popular among Delhi crowd, this place is perfect for a two-day trip. Resting on a hill-top, the fort is also a prime wedding location. It is easier to get an outstation cab service if you’re visiting for the first time, and as the town is just 3km away from the main road.

 

Distance – 145 km via NH 71 and NH 8
Time – 2 hours 45 minutes
Nearby visits –Sariska National Park, Baori, Bala Quila, Kesroli hill fort

2. Jaipur –The royal city

 

The pink city has much more to offer than what meets the eye. It is known for its colorful markets, captivating monuments, prepossessing handloom garments and fabulously laid gardens. It’s love at first sight. The city attracts both local and foreign crowd. With the surfeit of golden monuments and fascinating museums, it is a common thing to have travelers pouring in even in the colder seasons.

Distance – 290 km via NH 8
Time – 5 hours
Nearby visits – Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar and the City Palace are the top places, amongst many.

 

3. Lansdowne–The quiet one

This undiscovered hill station can be your savior if a quiet and relaxing holiday is what you’ve been waiting for. It gets the benefit of being located in the cantonment area, of being well maintained, and much cleaner than other towns. This lazy getaway destination has a pleasant weather throughout the year, and motorable roads, making it a fun ride for bikers and drivers. Leaving aside the natural beauty and its tranquil environment, Lansdowne is also a known location for eco-friendly tourism, involving jungle safaris, trekking and mountaineering.

Distance – 260 km
Time – 7 hours
Nearby visits –Tip in top point, Bhulla lake, Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple, St. Mary’s Church, amongst many others.

 

4. Chandigarh – Clean, planned and independent

 

Comfortable, cosmopolitan and prosperous, the city of Chandigarh charms travelers and its inhabitants with a rare epitome of modernization, coexisting with nature’s preservation. Green is as much a part of its construction as concrete, and it is renowned to blend all over the globe. It is one of the best drive away destinations near Delhi, in winters, and UrbanClap will hook you right up to it with its online cab booking service.

Distance –245 km via NH 1
Time – 4 hours
Nearby visits – Chhatbir zoo, Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, Rose Garden and The tower of shadows.

 

5. Shekhawati Region – Open air art gallery

Located in northeast Rajasthan, Shekhawati is one of the lesser known gems in the tourism industry. Famous for its intricately and elaborately designed Havelis all around the region, it has acquired the name of world’s largest open air art gallery. The fresco paintings and numerous forts are something you shouldn’t miss. It’s one of the best visits near Delhi for a weekend trip.

Distance –225 km via NH 334 B
Time – 4 hours 30 minutes
Nearby visits – Mukundgarh Fort, the luxury train, Bissau Fort, Mandawa fort and many more attractions.

So, before you come back to your home post-Christmas and New Year , spend the weekend filled with adventure, joy, thrill and exploration, on a voyage with our outstation taxi services.