Weekend Getaways from Delhi

Surajkund:

Surajkund is situated across the border of Delhi with the semi-circular, amphitheatre-shaped. The place is famed for its annual crafts’ festival that is held from 1-15 February and becomes an attraction point in Faridabad to make it a fantastic place to enjoy the weekend for a day with your family or friends.
Distance from Delhi: 22 km.
The things make it best:
• Amphitheatre shaped embankment
• Surajkund Annual International Crafts festival
• Anangpur Dam

Damdama lake:

Damdama lake is located near to Delhi with the blessings of natural beauty that make it a great place for picnic and camping along with the adventurous activities like trekking and rock climbing. This place is perfect to spend your weekend holiday with the combo of enjoying nature and adventure both.
Distance from Delhi: 38 km.
The things make it best:
• Rock climbing
• Camping overnight
• Boating
• Commando net
• Sightseeing

Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary:

Sultanpur sanctuary is a beautiful place to visit where you can see around 250 different species of the bird along with beautiful greenery that will calm your mind. So, if you are in love with greenery then get ready for a weekend getaways from Delhi to spend a fantastic period.
Distance from Delhi: 45 km.
The things make it best:
• 250+ bird spices
• Seeing greenery

Camp wild Dhauj:

The place located in Mangar village, Faridabad at the base of Aravalli hills is a better option for your weekend utility. Camp wild Dhauj is an adventure camp with all the comforts. The hospitality of the place makes it best to be with on the weekend.
Distance from Delhi: 49 km.
The things make it best:
• Mountain biking
• ATV rides
• rock climbing
• Flying fox
• hiking
• DJ nights and bonfire
• Zorbing

Botanix nature resort:

A perfect weekend near Delhi can be possible with the places like Botanix nature park that is covering over the 30-acre property. You can enjoy a light adventure while relaxing your mind. So, no more wait and get ready to celebrate your weekend as an occasion.
Distance from Delhi: 48 km.
The things make it best
• A short distance from Delhi
• Peaceful scenery

Neemrana:

Neemrana’ the place to represent great history is located on the Delhi-Jaipur highway with beautiful greenery. The location is famous for the family holiday along with romantic escapades. If you love to visit historical places, then Neemrana is a great place close to Delhi for the weekend.
Distance from Delhi: 118 km.
The things make it best:
• Neemrana Fort Palace
• zip lining facilities
• Neemrana Baori

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary:

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary that also gets acknowledged with the new name Keoladeo National Park is near Delhi with 366 species of bird that make it popular to visit. The place has been listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO. So give a break to your lazy weekend by adding the spices of natural beauty and enjoy the photography as well in weekend getaways from Delhi.
Distance from Delhi: 190 km.
The things make it best:
• 366 species of birds
• 30 mammals
• 379 species of plants
• Wildlife photography

Alwar:

Alwar is a vacation place near Delhi that is famous for its cultural heritage. If you are planning to get a quick weekend getaways from Delhi, then make district Alwar your destination. The place consists Bhangarh, Sariska, and Siliser with the perfect balance of luxury and adventure along with beautiful nature.
Distance from Delhi: 155 km.
The things make it best:
• Boating in Siliser Lake
• Alwar Fort (Bala Quila)
• Hill Fort at Kesroli
• jeep safari in Sariska Tiger Reserve
• haunted fort of Bhangarh

Mathura:

Mathura is a fantastic place for a weekend getaways from Delhi, located on the bank of Yamuna River. The location is also known as “Brajbhoomi” the land of Hindus’ Lord Krishna. Mathura is a must-travel place with archaeological interest to attract tourist. A large number lord Krishna devotee and the tourist visit the place every year on Janmashtami that is the celebration of Lord Krishna’s “Birthday”.
Distance from Delhi: 161 km.
The things make it best:
• Dwarkadheesh Temple
• Jama Masjid
• Vishram Ghat
• Shri Krishna Janma Bhoomi
• Museum

Barsana:

Barsana is one of the great weekend getaways from Delhi surrounded by the hills. The place holds a high value of pilgrim and also famed being the Birthplace of Radha. Barsana is famous for its “Holi” the festival of “ Colour “ that attracts to the tourist and devotees to visit during the Holi festival.
Distance from Delhi: 159 km.
The things make it best:
• Hilly Surroundings
• Holi the festival of colour
• Close to Delhi

Agra:

Agra, “The Taj Nagri” is a place located on the bank of Yamuna River; you should not miss keeping this location in your must-travel list. The place is famous for The Taj Mahal, the monument of white marble is listed among the “Wonders of the World” got built by the Mughal emperor Shahjahan in the memory of his wife, Mumtaj. Well, the storey is not ended yet, planning a weekend getaways from Delhi will let you enjoy many more historic places in Agra.
Distance from Delhi: 211 km.
The things make it best:
• Taj Mahal
• Fatehpur Sikri
• Agra Fort
• Itmad-Ud-Daulah’s Tomb

Mussoorie:

Mussoorie is located within 400 km in Delhi. The place is entwined with many beautiful themes like the waterfall, fragrance of pine in the air, romantic walking tracks, and adventures make it a perfect destination for a weekend from Delhi that you would not like to miss at all.
Distance from Delhi: 287 km.
The things make it best:
• Sir George Everest’s House Museum
• Cable-car ride from Jhulaghat to Gun Hill
• Adventures activities like paragliding, camping, and rafting
• Sky Bridge

Lansdowne:

Lansdowne is located in Uttarakhand at Pauri district. The place is a small cantonment hill station named after the erstwhile Viceroy of British India. The destination is the home of the Garhwal Rifles of the Indian Army. Lansdowne is the place for those who are seeking the hill station weekend getaways from Delhi, and if you are one of them. Lansdowne is a perfect match for your wants.
Distance from Delhi: 276 km.
The things make it best:
• Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple
• Trekking
• boating in Bhulla Lake
• camping
• St. Mary Church

Nanital:

The lake city “Nainital” is the best place to visit for spending short holidays. The location is blessed with lakes, greenery, heritage building, and ancient temples with adventures activities that make it superb for a weekend getaways from Mumbai.
Distance from Delhi: 287 km.
The things make it best:
• Paragliding
• Lakes
• Nainital zoo
• Boating
• Ropeway rides

Pangot:

If you are full of enthusiasm for nature and love to enjoy watching birds, then making Pangot your next holiday destination will be a wise decision. The place is housing the exotic Birds and other animals. You can have the fun of trekking with your loved one, friend, family, or you alone can also enjoy the company of beautiful nature.
Distance from Delhi: 296 km.
The things make it best:
• Bird watching
• Trekking
• Drives through the forests
• camping