Delhi is uniquely placed to be in close proximity to a bouquet of getaways. These getaways cover historical, wildlife, nature and hill stations. Most of the highways leading to these places have tremendously improved and comes with all facilities needed for a comfortable drive. Infact many of them are also connected with the Indian Railways network. Take a look.
Agra: The city of Taj Agra is best known for Taj Mahal, the monument of love bult by Mughal emperor Shahjahan. Other important monuments here include Agra Fort, Sikandra and Fatehpur Sikri. Distance from Delhi is 200 km.
Kosi: Kosi is a quiet town in Mathura district and an important halt on the Delhi-Agra National Highway. Kosi with many hotels and resorts has become an important weekend getaway from Delhi. Kosi is 100km from Delhi.
Jaipur: Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II and is also known as the PinkCity. Attractions of Jaipur include Hawa Mahal,CityPalace, Jantar Mantar, Albert Hall Museum et al. Jaipur is 258 km from Delhi.
Siliserh: Siliserh is just not a stopover before Sariska Tiger Reserve but a beautiful lake of 10.5 square km with twinkling ripples and surrounded by low wooded hills is worth a visit in itself.Siliserh is 164 km from Delhi.
Corbett: Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand state is located in the foothills of the majestic Himalayas. With 110 tree species, 50 mammal species, 600 bird species and 25 reptile species, Corbett National ParkIndia`s first national park is a heaven for the adventure seekers. Corbett is 300 km from Delhi.
Dehradun: Dehradun overlooked by Mussoorie hills and in close proximity to important tourist destinations like Mussoorie and Rishikesh is a popular weekend getaway. Dehradun is 235 km from Delhi.
Lansdowne: Lansdowne is a quite hill station in Uttaranchal. Lansdowne is home to the command office of the Garhwal Rifles. Lansdowne is approximately 250 kms from Delhi.
Chandigarh: Chandigarh is situated in the foothills of the Shivalik ranges.Chandigarh was infact the fist planned city of India designed by French architect Le Corbusier. Chandigarh is 245 km from Delhi.
Morni Hills: Morni Hills on the Shivalik range is a hill station near to Chandigarh and located in the in Panchukla district of Haryana. Distance from Delhi is 283 kms.
Dehra-Gopipur: Dehra is a Tehsil under the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, on the bank of the legendary Beas one of the famed “Five Rivers of Punjab”. Though tourists head for the more “touristy” Dharamshala(63 Km) and Mcleodganj (73 Km) still this small town ihold onits own. Dehra-Gopipur is 540 km from Delhi.
Kasauli: Kasauli is a serene hill-station in the state of Himachal Pradesh basking with breathtaking beauty and panoramic views. Kasauli is around 325 km from Delhi.
Jeolikot:Jeolikot is a small village, on the Nainital-Haldwani Highway located at a distance of 17 km from Nainital. The village is known for its pristine surroundings. Jeolikot is around 292 km from Delhi.
Parwanoo: Parwanoo is a small hill station on the borders of Haryana and Himachal. Parwanoo serves as a convenient base to explore places like Pinjore and Kasauli. Parwanoo is 264 km from Delhi.
Nahan: Nahan is a quiet hill station in Himachal Pradesh. Besides serving as base for surrounding areas like RenukaLake, Paonta Sahib, Trilokpur mandir and SuketiFossilPark, it offers excellent views of the mountain and valleys. Nahan is 260 km from Delhi.
