Hillsides, Forts, Historical Spots near New Delhi
Hillsides, riverbanks, fort resorts, historical places and several other weekend getaways are very conveniently located near New Delhi. Some of the best are:
1. Lansdowne:
The roads are pretty decent with some casual road patches. It would be best to start late in the night or early in the morning. The place is great for long walks and the nights are very chilly. One of the best spots to spend the night around a bonfire.
Distance from Delhi: 233 Kms.
Average time: 6 Hrs.
Travel Route: Delhi-Meerut-Bijnor-Najibabad-Kotdwar-Dogadda-Lansdowne
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2. Agra:
If there is a good time to visit Agra, then it's the winter season. Apart from an obvious visit to the Taj Mahal, don't forget to visit Fatehpur Sikri, a great example of Mughal architecture.
Distance from Delhi: 204 Kms.
Average time: 4 Hrs.
Travel Route: Delhi-Gurgaon-Mathura-Agra
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3. Neemrana Fort:
The only place to stay here is the Nemrana Fort Palace, which is a heritage hotel. Perfectly lazy, this place is highly recommended if you really feel like having a lazy-hazy New Year. Just curl up in bed with a book or practice yoga and meditation or visit their health spa, gym and swimming.
Distance from Delhi: 133 Kms.
Average time: 3 Hrs.
Travel Route: Delhi-Gurgaon-Manesar-Dhruhera-Bawal-Shahjahanpur-Neemrana
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4. Rishikesh:
Head to the Himalayan foothills if you are looking for some introspection. Gaze at the gurgling Ganges, do Yoga, or do a quiet aarti, Rishikesh never ceases to the charm. What's also good is you can visit the Holy city of Haridwar in the same trip, as Haridwar is located very close. Also, if you have some time, you can visit Tehri Dam, another marvellous and beautiful tourist spot covered with mountains on all sides.
Distance from Delhi: 230 Kms.
Average time: 5 Hrs.
Travel Route: Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut-Muzzafar Nagar- Haridwar-Rishikesh
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5. Almora:
This nearly 500-year-old town, once famous for its pretty paved roads and its wooden houses with elborately carved facades, continues to be on the traveller's map because of the dozens of excursions possible to scenic retreats and pilgrimage centers nearby. Almora is one of the rare places in the hills where short distances take hours to cover because of twisty, undukating roads that enable you to discover many places from one one central point. Settle down in one of the many hotels here and visit Binsar, Kausani or Jageshwar as well. You can also settle in one of the many resorts dotting the hillside for mountain views, cool air and an invigorating break.
Distance from Delhi: 365 Kms.
Average time: 8 Hrs.
Travel Route: Delhi-Nainital-Almora
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5. Barog, Himachal Pradesh:
Once a stopover for the traveller to Shimla, Barog has come a long way and become a destination in itself. Barog is a beautiful place, situated 5 Km from Solan and 37 Km from Kalka. The thick pine forest surrounding the town adds to its scenic charm. The Choor Chandini or the mountain of the silver bangle is clearly seen from Barog. The vision is awesome on moonlit nights when silver bangles seem to slide down the mountain slopes. Also the place is very quiet and green, just perfect to beat the city blues.
Distance from Delhi: 300 Kms.
Average time: 7 Hrs.
Travel Route: Delhi-Chandigarh-Barog
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6. Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh:
About 12 Km along the Shimla-Kalka road, this small town is for those looking for a quiet, relaxed weekend. Instead of checking into a hotel, hire a cottage all to yourself and have a home away from home. There is nothing much to do here but to just realx.
Distance from Delhi: 300 Kms.
Average time: 7 Hrs.
Travel Route: Delhi-Chandigarh-Kasauli
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