Delhi is one of the coolest places for travellers to live. It is said that all the awesome tourist places are near Delhi. If you live in Delhi, you have over 100 weekend getaway options. Yes, over 100! But here in this post, I am going to share only 26 places to visit near Delhi for a short trip. It was really hard to select as there are so many. Also, I have traveled to these places by my car, so the approx. time to reach the place that I am going to mention along with the name of the place is what I have experienced by road. If you opt for any other option like train, bus etc. then the time to reach might vary.
26 Places to Visit Near Delhi for a Short Trip:
Here’s the list of 26 weekend getaways from Delhi. You can easily explore these places if have 3 days or less. Some of the places like Agra, Mathura, etc can also be explore in just 1 day. You can go in the morning and come back to Delhi by night. Read on!
1) Shimla
A beautiful hill station in Himachal Pradesh, Shimla is one of the most places weekend getaways from Delhi. Approx. time to reach from Delhi by road is 8 hours.
Read: 4 Amazing Places To Visit In Shimla Apart From Mall Road & Church
2) Agra
Everyone knows Agra, it’s world famous for the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. As I said earlier, you can visit Agra in just a day. Approx time to reach Agra from Delhi by road is 3.5 hours.
Read: Exploring Agra Beyond The Taj Mahal
3) Mussoorie
The queen of hills as they call Mussoorie, is a nice and calm hill station located in Uttarakhand. Approx. time to reach Mussoorie from Delhi by road is 6.5 hours.
Read: Quick Mussoorie Tour Guide For First Timers
4) Nainital
Here comes my favourite weekend getaway from Delhi – Nainital. It a beautiful Lake city of Uttarakhand, a perfect place to relax with family, friends or even solo. Approx time to reach Nainital from Delhi by road is 6 hours.
Read: 9 Interesting Facts About Nainital I’ve Learned So Far
5) Haridwar
The holy city of Haridwar is a perfect weekend getaway from you if you are looking to indulge yourself in the spiritual vibes of the river Ganga, our Holy river Ganga. Approx time to reach haridwar from Delhi by road is 4.5 hours.
6) Rishikesh
One hour drive away from Haridwar is Rishikesh, the rafting and adventure sports capital of India. Also, if you go here, don’t forget to visit the famous Laxman Jhula and the Bharat Mata Mandir. Approx time to reach Rishikesh from Delhi by road is 5.5 hours.
Read: Chotiwala In Rishikesh And Its Veg Thali – Simply the BEST
7) Amritsar
Plan to visit the Golden temple or Wagha Border, you can do it in day and this is the reason why Amritsar is a perfect weekend getaway option from Delhi. Approx time to reach Amritsar from Delhi by road is 7.5 hours.
8) Mathura Vrindavan
This is must visit place especially for Krishna Bhakts as it’s his birth place. Approx. time to reach Mathura Vrindavan from Delhi is 3.5 hours.
9) Neemrana Fort
This is an ancient historic town located in Rajashthan. The main attraction is the Neemrana fort itself, where you can stay for a night and relax. Approx time to reach Neemrana fort from Delhi by road is 2 hours.
10) Jim Corbett National Park
Jim corbett national park needs no introduction. Ya? Approx time to reach Jim corbett from Delhi by road is 5 hours.
Read: Namah Luxury Resort, Jim Corbett + My Stay Review, Yoga Retreat & Photos
11) Dharamshala
For the good vibes, monasteries, peace and rejuvenation, visit Dharamshala. It is also the residence of His Holiness Dalai Lama. Approx time to reach Dharamshala from Delhi by road is 9.5 hours.
12) Kurukshetra
Kurukshetra is an ancient city in Haryana. The epic battle of Mahabharata was fought on the lands of Kurukshetra. Approx time to reach from Delhi by road is 2.5 hours.
13) Jaipur
Though reaching Jaipur takes about 9 hours but this pink city of India located in Rajasthan is totally worth your weekend. Forts, palaces and bazaars, Jaipur has many places to explore
14) Lansdowne
This is a beautiful quaint hill station located in Uttarakhand perfect to escape the city chaos. Approx time to reach Lansdowne from Delhi by road is 6 hours.
15) Bharatpur
Bharatpur is famous for it’s living fort and the bird sanctuary. Approx time to reach Bharatpur from Delhi by road is 3 hours.
16) Bhangarh
This the the most famous haunted place in India. It is located in Rajasthan. And yes, you can’t stay in the haunted fort obviously but there are many resorts and hotels on the highway. Nearest city is Alwar, so you can stay there as well. Approx time to reach Alwar is 5 hours though reaching Bhangarh from Delhi will take about 7 hours.
17) Kasauli
Again a beautiful hill station on the list. Approx time to reach Kasauli from Delhi is 5 hours.
18) Ajmer
We all know about the Ajmer Sharif Dargarh. Approx time to reach there from Delhi by road is 6.5 hours.
19) Manali
This is my another favourite – Manali, a beautiful hill station of Himachal Pradesh. Approx time to reach Manali from Delhi by road 8 hours.
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20) Almora
Want to experience the village life of mountains? Almora should be your destination then. There ain’t any 5 stars or posh resorts, but you can stay in small home-stays, hostels, guest houses and boutique hotels. Approx time to reach Almora from Delhi by road is 8.5 hours.
21) Bikaner
Surrounded by the famous Thar Desert, Bikaner is one of the most beautiful royal cities in India. It’s in Rajasthan. Approx time to reach Bikaner from Delhi by road is 9 hours.
22) Orchha
Love historical places? Orchha is one of the oldest cities that is located in Niwari district of Madhya Pradesh. The town was established by Rudra Pratap Singh some time after 1501. Approx time to reach Orchha from Delhi by road is 8 hours
23) Bhimtal
This is also a lake city of Uttarakhand, but smaller than Nainital, more peaceful and less-crowded. Approx time to reach from Delhi by road is 6 hours.
24) Rajaji National Park
Looking for a wild and adventurous getaway, visit Rajaji National Park and yes, you might spot tigers here when the season is suitable. I will suggest for April, May or around Sept, Oct, Nov. Approx time to reach Rajaji National park from Delhi by road is 4.5 hours.
25) Kanpur
Oh yes! How I forget mentioning Kanpur. There is a lot to see in Kanpur, from Sita Maa & Valmiki’s Ashram to Luv-Kush’s birth place and lot more. Approx time to reach Kanpur from Delhi by road is 7 hours.
26) Chandigarh
Approx. time to reach Chandigarh is 5.5 hours by road from Delhi. It is one of the beautiful and less-polluted cities in our country and there is a lot to explore here as well.
These were some of the best places to visit near Delhi. The list includes weekend getaways from Delhi that are perfect for people looking for hillstations, jungles, holy places or heritage/historical places. If you want to add more place to this list, then shoot your comments below with ideas. I’d love to read.
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