Top 5 Weekend Getaways from Delhi within 300 kms

Anirudh Singh October 5, 2015 Delhi Comments Off on Top 5 Weekend Getaways from Delhi within 300 kms

Delhi is not only the Capital City of India but also a very lively city. It has some amazing places to visit, may it be for kids or for youngsters, for women or for elderly people. The city always keeps moving on, same as the people in Delhi. Whenever they find time from there busy routine, they look forward for a quick weekend trip around Delhi.

We will tell you about some fabulous Weekend Getaways from Delhi which are within 300 kms from the City. Let’s get to know about them!

5 Best Weekend Getaways from Delhi within 300 kms

1. Agra

Located at about 200 km from Delhi, Agra – The City of Taj Mahal is the most popular tourist destination in India. Taj Mahal is one of the 7 Wonders of the World, thus it attracts thousands of tourists every day not only from India but a lot of tourists from foreign nations as well. Agra has a lot other places of interest like Agra Fort, Sikandra, Ram Bagh, Mariam’s Tomb and a lot others. Fatehpur Sikri near Agra is also a must visit place for the tourists which has Buland Darwaza, Jodha Mahal, Deewan-e-Khaas and a lot more. If you are visiting North India, you should not miss out on Agra.

There is also a popular and unique cafe in Agra which is being operated only by Acid Attack Survivors. This is such a wonderful initiative by 3 girls. Read the complete story given below.

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2. Mathura, Vrindavan & Barsana

Mathura is located at about 150 km from the National Capital Delhi. It is of great importance to Hindu mythology as it is considered the region of Lord Krishna. Located on the banks of river Yamuna, Mathura has some very important and beautiful temples for devotees from all round the world. Prem Mandir at Vrindavan is built so nicely that you cannot take your eyes off it. Barsana is also a popular place near Mathura. If you ever plan to visit Mathura at the time of Holi, dont forget to play the World Famous Lathmaar Holi at Barsana.

Also Read :: Know all you want to know about Mathura, Vrindavan and Barsana

3. Jaipur

Jaipur is located at a distance of about 300 km from Delhi. It is the capital city and the most visited place in Rajasthan. Jaipur has a lot to offer for tourists as it has a lot of lovely tourist attractions to keep you busy. Some of the most visited places of interest in Jaipur are Jal Mahal(Shown in the Above Image), Pink City, Amer Fort, Jaigarh Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Birla Mandi, Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh Fort and a few more. If you plan to visit Rajasthan, then you must surely visit Japur.

4. Rishikesh

Rishikesh is located at a distance of about 240 km from Delhi. Located in Uttarakhand, Rishikesh is widely known for its ancient Temples, Yoga & Meditation Centres. It is located on the bank of holy river Ganga, with some popular places of interest like Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Triveni Ghat, Parmarth Ashram, Geeta Bhavan, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple and a few more places.

Many of you might not be knowing that Rishikesh is also a major Adventure hub in North India. It is also referred to as Adventure Capital of India. Some of the popular adventure activities at Rishikesh include Rafting, Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Beach Camping, Jungle Camping, Bungy Jumping and a lot more thrilling activities.

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5. Nainital

Located at about 300 km from Delhi, Nainital is one of the cleanliest Hill Station you will find in India. It is situated in the State of Uttarakhand and has a lot of beautiful places of interest. Some of the most visited tourist spots in Nainital are Nainital Lake(Or the Naini Lake) where you can enjoy boating, Tiffin Top, Naini Peak, Snow View, Bhimtal, Naini Devi Temple, Sattal, Pt.G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo and a lot more lovely places. You can spend at least 2 days in covering all the main tourist spots in Nainital. Walking by Mall road in Nainital and Shopping is fun for the shopoholics, escpecially for women.

Also Read :: Top Tourist Attractions in Nainital, Uttarakhand

Hope you liked to read about the Top 5 weekend getaways from Delhi within the distance of 300 kms. You can leave your comments below to share your experience at any of these places.