Weekend Getaways from Delhi
Delhi, the capital city, is the heart
of India and from here, you can design number of escapes that can make your
weekend memorable. We have enlisted top weekend gateways from Delhi city where
you can invest your energy and time.
Agra:
Agra lies 100 km south of Delhi and is
situated on the bank of the river Yamuna. Raja Badal Singh established the city
of Agra in the year 1745. The unceasing landmark of adoration Taj Mahal is the
most visited travel attraction in Agra. Agra
Fort is yet another exceptional work of art in Agra, built by the emperor
Ashoka in 1565. As a traveller, you can also visit other famous tracel
attractions of the Agra which includes the Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb, Jama Masjid,
Ram Bagh, Jahangir Tomb, Chisti's Tomb and Palace of Jodha Bai. A visit will
never be finished without looking for the smaller than usual copies of Taj
Mahal and the paethas, a notable delicacy of Agra.
Places to Stay in
Agra
Buy Petha’s from
How to travel to
Agra from Delhi?
Ø By Train:
It will take around approx. 1: 50 minutes to reach Agra via train. There are
around 15 trains available from New Delhi to Agra. Approximate Distance
travelled by train is 188 Km. Fastest Train to board from New Delhi to Agra is
MAS NDLS EXP(02433).
Ø By Bus: Another
way of travelling is by bus. You can book your bus tickets from here.
Ø By Cab:
You can reach Agra through Cab too. Here is
the list of agencies with approximate cost. Though I will request
you to research more and try local cabs.
Ø Personal Car: This is the best way of travelling at your
own expense and time.
Jaipur
Established by Raja Sawai Singh II in
1727, Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan. It is also known as the imperial
city of Rajas and Maharajas. There are innumerable heritage pieces to explore
in Jaipur, namely, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jaigarh Fort, Amber Fort, Birla
Temple, Central Museum and Chowki Dhani. Those who love to shop, will be amazed by the
intriguing markets of Jaipur. Bapu bazaar, Zohri Bazaar, Shilp Gram are the
acclaimed marker spot to look for silver jewellery, jutis, and different traditional
art works. The city is at a distance of 269 kms from Delhi.
Places to Eat on
Delhi- Jaipur Road
- Rao Dhaba .
- Haldiram’s at Rewari, Haryana
- Just Desi, Kotputili Rajasthan
Places to Stay in
Jaipur
Best Restaurants
in Jaipur
·
Kalyan Rooftop And Indoor Restaurant
How to travel to
Jaipur from Delhi?
Ø By Train:
You can book your train tickets to Jaipur as there
are around 25 trains available, of which 6 trains run on daily basis. The
fastest train is SWARNA J RAJ EX (12957). The total train time is approximately
5 to 7 hrs.
Ø By Bus:
Another way
of travelling from New Delhi to Jaipur is via a Bus. You can select non-AC,
sleeper, seater and semi-seater buses. The total duration of the trip is around
5-7 hours depending on the bus operator. The distance from Delhi to Jaipur is
around 270 km.
Ø By Flight:
You can book direct flights available at regular intervals throughout the day.
Ø By Car/Cab: Take the best road trip with either your
personal car or cab.
Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary
Just 46 km away from Delhi, in Gurugram Haryana, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary
is yet another charming weekend gateway from Delhi. Founded by the famous Ornithologist
Peter Jackson, the bird sanctuary was opened in 1972 and spreads over an area
of 44.5-hectare area.
You will be able to watch 250 species of
birds especially during September- March.
The bird sanctuary is home of darters,
egrets , gadwell and geese dominate. Teals, kingfishers, lapwings, sandpipers
demoiselle cranes and many water birds. The sanctuary remains open 7:00
AM-4:30PM. It remains closed on Tuesday. There is a minimal entry fee and video
camera has extra charges.
Best Places to Stay in Sultanpur Bird
Sanctuary
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Sultanpur
Bird Sanctuary Tourist Complex Guest House
Best Restaurants Near Sultanpur Bird
Sanctuary
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Kitchen
District
– 11 Km Away
·
Khan
Paan – 11 Km
Away
How to travel to
Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary from Delhi?
Ø By Road
As it is so
close to Delhi, you can either travel via State-Own Bus Service or hire a cab
as buses are generally crowded.
Mathura
The sacred city of Mathura is the
sparkling weekend getaway from Delhi which stuns the eye of the sightseers with
its magnificent temples. The city of Mathura is located in Uttar Pradesh and is
the birthplace of Shree Lord Krishna and is holy among the Hindus. The most
renowned temples in the city of Mathura are Radharamana Temple, Bake Bihari Temple,
Jugal Kishor Temple, Pagal Baba Temple, Kesi Ghata, Rangji Temple, Gita Mandir
and Dwarkadish Temple. Mathura is among the seven sacred cities in India.
Best Places to Eat from Delhi to Mathura
Country
Inn- Big Munch – Mathura
Best Places to Stay in Mathura
How to Travel From Delhi To Mathura
Ø
By
Train
You can easily reach Mathura By Train. Here is the list
of trains that you can catch.
Ø By Cab /Personal Cab:
The total distance between Delhi to Mathura is 183
Kms and can be easily covered in approximate 3 hrs. Here is the list of cab
agencies. Will recommend to negotiate on cost.
Chandigarh
Chandigarh is the most well-known trip
site from Delh and is located at the foothills of Shivalik Hills. Not only it is the Capital city of both Punjab
and Haryana, it is also among the seven union territories of India. Designed by
the French Architect Le Corbusir, it is the first planned modern city of India.
The name of the city is drawn from Goddess Chandika.
Chandigarh is famous for its Rock Garden
spanning over an area of 64 acres of land near the capital complex. Other attractions
are the famous Suhana Lake and Rose garden, supposedly the largest in Asia.
Some of the nearby travel attractions of
Chandigarh are- Yadavindra Gardens,
Bhima Devi Temple, Bhakra Nangal Dam, Kasauli, and Morni Hills.
Best Places to Eat from Delhi to Chandigarh
Highway
Ø Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba, Murthal
Ø
Haveli,
Karnal
Ø
Neelkanth
Star Dhaba, Karnal
Ø
Puran
Singh ka Mashoor Vishal Dhaba, Ambala
Ø Sethi da Dhaba, Zirakpur.
Best Places to Stay in Chandigarh
How to reach Chandigarh from Delhi
By Train: The easiest way to reach Chandigarh is
via a train and is cheap too. As per my knowledge there are 2 direct train(s)
from New Delhi to Chandigarh, namely, 02925, 02057, It will take minimum of 4h
12m to reach Chandigarh.
By Flight: Another and the fastest way to
Chandigarh is via flight that takes 1h 0m.
Rishikesh
Rishikesh is a pilgrimage city in
Uttrakhand in India. The city is known for its Yoga, Meditation and River
Ganges. As the Ganges flows silently on its banks, the city treasures the
relics of Hinduisms. Rishikesh is surrounded by hills on three sides, and is approximately
20 kms away from Haridwar in Uttarakhand. Rishikesh stimulates those looking
for knowledge and harmony with its various temples, ashrams, and tranquil
environment. It is one of the popular weekend gateways from Delhi. Best time to
plan your trip to Rishikesh is from September to June.
Some of the famous travel attractions
of Rishikesh are Laxman Jhula, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, The Beatles Ashram,
Triveni Ghat etc.
Best Places to Eat from Delhi to Rishikesh
Highway
·
Namaste
Midway
·
Cheetal
Grand
·
Jain
Shikaji
·
Jhilmil
Dhaba
·
Shiv
Dhaba
·
Panditji
ka Dhaba
·
Kitchen
Square
Places to Stay in
Rishikesh
·
Veda5 Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat ( Luxury Resort)
·
Aloha on The Ganges (
Luxury Resort)
·
Divine Resort ( Luxury Resort)
·
Check
out Economical Resorts here
Best Restaurant to Eat in Rishikesh
·
JAL
& JALEBI
·
Cafe
Amrit Ganga
·
Ira's
kitchen & Tea Room
How to Reach Rishikesh
By Train : Follow this
By Taxi: You can get a pre-paid taxi right at the
Delhi, but it would be quite an expensive affair. By road, it will take you
about 7-8 hours to get to Rishikesh.
By Flight: The nearest airport Jolly Grant is in
Dehradun, 34 Kms away from Rishikesh. From here you can either take a bus and a
cab.
Haridwar
Situated in the northern state of Uttrakhand,
Haridwar is one of the seven holiest places in India. Located on the banks of river
Ganga, the city is home to innumerable temples and ashrams. On your visit, you
can witness the famous Ganges Aarti of Haridwar held every evening. Away from
the hustle & bustle of the city, Haridwar offers tranquil environment to
rejoice.
Some of the famous tourist attractions in
Haridwar are Har Ki Pauri, Chanda Devi Temple, Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary, Mansa
Devi Temple etc.
Best Places to Eat from Delhi to Haridwar
Highway
·
Jhilmil
Dhaba
·
Cheetal
Grand
·
Fortune
Grand
·
Namaste
Midway
Places to Stay in
Haridwar
·
The Haveli Hari
Ganga
·
Hotel The Grand
Basant
·
Radisson Blu
Hotel Haridwar
·
Ganga Sadan
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Ganges Rivera
Best Restaurant to Eat in Haridwar
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Chotiwala
Restaurant In Haridwar
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Hotel
Raghuwanshi Gujarati Bhojnalay
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Dada
Boudir Hotel
·
Sardarji
Restaurant
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Pandit
Ji Poori Wale
·
Hoshiyarpuri
·
Mohan
Ji Poori Wale
·
Ganga
Lahari Restaurant
·
Next
2
·
Ksheer
Sagar
·
Big
Ben Restaurant
·
Invitation
Restaurant
·
Captain’s
Cavalry Restrobar
How to Reach Haridwar from Delhi
By Road : You can reach
Haridwar via National Highway no. 45. The
road connecting Haridwar to Delhi ensures an extremely comfortable travel.
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