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Delhi being the national capital is one of the largest metropolises and is the second largest metropolis in India. It is located in the banks of River Yamuna and is the major commercial, cultural and political capital, which has many historical and ancient forts, monuments, havelis etc. The city is a well juxtaposition of the old and the new, where on one hand you can see archaeological sites that of the Mughal era and on the other hand you can see plush and swanky shopping malls. It is one of the most preferred tourist destinations and there are many weekend getaways from Delhi, where you can drop in order to escape the city rush and enjoy in the lap of nature.
Weekends are real fun and if you wish to spend your weekend in some distant places away from the city rush then you can drop in at the nearby places which are located near Delhi. Some of the places are given below where you can drop in during your weekend trip.
Places to visit during Weekend
Nalgarh Fort Resort
Nalgarh Fort Resort is one of the best weekend getaways from Delhi where you can drop in if you wish to spend some time with your family and friends. It is only five and a half hours journey from Delhi, which is located atop a hill which offers breath taking views of the surrounding areas. This resort is situated amidst thick forest and orchards, and has well decorated rooms and suites, along with attached balcony, which offers wonderful view of the resort lawns.
During your stay in Nalagarh you can visit the ancient forts and palaces which were built during Mughal era and is a reflection of the past. But most of the forts have been converted in to heritage hotels and resorts. Nalgarh Fort is a gateway to various other tourist destinations which are located nearby like Manali, Leh, Dalhouise etc. Nalagarh Fort Resort is one of the heritage hotels which offer all modern amenities which include outdoor games, ayurvedic centers, spa etc. If you are looking for ultimate relaxation, then this is the place for you.
Kanatal
If you wish to escape from the city crowd and spent some quiet time in the lap of nature then you can visit Kanatal, which is located in Uttaranchal and are few hours drive from Delhi. It is one of the hill stations located in the Himalayan range which offers wonderful view of the Garhwal range and also of the forests.
It is one of the hill stations located nearby Delhi, from where you can have a close look at the Himalayas. This small hill town has a number of resorts where you can put up and enjoy your stay in the hill town. All the resorts offers modern facilities to its guests in some of the resorts there are in house entertainment facilities like disc, lounge bar, disc, spas etc. If you wish you can also visit various temples and reserve forests that are located nearby. For all adventure lovers, you can avail jeep safaris and treks, which are organized by different tourist guides in Kanatal.
Agra
Agra is one of the best weekend getaways from Delhi, which can be reached by car and is one of the famous tourist destinations. The origin of Agra dates back to the Mughal era, which was founded in 1475 by Badal Singh and was the capital city during 16th and 17th century. The city has a number of monuments and forts which was built during the Mughal era and is one of the preferred tourist destinations.
Some of the other weekend getaways from Delhi where you can drop are mentioned below:
- Mathura
- Ramgarh Fort
- Jaipur
- Chokhi Dhani