Tired of boring Sunday café plans? Don’t worry this tiredness is a sign of the break you need from your mundane weekend activities and head towards a weekend getaway. It’s time to escape daily life with a perfect break your mind, body, and soul needs. Today we will sit together and make your next weekend epic as we have compiled a fantastic list of great locations that you need to see. Cut the chase of targets, meetings, and clients. Treat yourself in the best way and choose one of these locations to explore with your friends, family, or maybe just solo.
1-2 DAYS Weekend Getaway
Here is a list of locations where the distance is within 200 km. This means you will take just a few hours to reach your destination and you can come back the same day or the next day at max depending on how long you wish to stay at the destination.
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Sohna
A nearby weekend getaway option is Haryana's lush green and refreshing town. If you wish to take a break from the chaotic city life of Delhi then just pick up your car and leave for this town in the foothills of Aravali. It’s a quiet place where you can explore various popular spots too like
- Medicinal water spring
- Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva
- Damdana Lake
- Resorts and Retreats
Visit this nearby by the town to rest and reset yourself for the coming days to hustle better.
Distance & Time: 64.4 km, 1 hour 49 minutes
Best time to visit: September to February
Expenditure: 2k to 4k Per Person
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Neemrana
is a historical fort where you can come to admire the beauty of the past and as well as rest and relax in the lap of nature. This lush green fort is from the 15th century and was later turned into a luxury fort. One can easily drive here as it’s on Delhi-Jaipur Highway, NH 8. One can stay here and enjoy the luxury amenities like spa, swimming, etc One can also come for a grand meal here.
Distance & Time: 145.7 km, 2 hours 42 minutes
Best time to visit: September to February
Expenditure: 4k to 5k Per Person and if you wish to stay then it might cost you around 12k to 15k Per Night
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Alwar
One of the oldest cities of Rajasthani is your quick weekend getaway to immerse yourself in rich Rajasthani culture. It’s a quiet place to be in and this is also where you can visit the popular haunted fort of Bhangarh. There are many other forts and ruins from the past that can be witnessed to touch the past. One can travel to Alwar via NH 48. Some other spots one can see in Alwar are:
- Sariska Tiger Reserve
- Siliserh Lake
- Bala Quila
Distance & Time: 185.2 kms, 3 hour 47 minutes
Best time to visit: September to February
Expenditure: 3k to 5k Per Person
4.Mathura
If you are looking for a religious getaway to experience the peace within, Mathura is the best place to visit. The land of Lord Krishna is much popular amongst the devotees. This sacred birthplace of Krishna is a town that shelters various temples. The most crowded time is during the Janmashtami which is believed to be the birthday of Lord Krishna. Some must visit temples are:
- Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple complex
- Dwarkadhish Temple
- Gita Mandir
- Govardhan Hill
- Radha Kund
Distance & Time: 183 km, 3 hours 19 minutes
Best time to visit: October – March
Expenditure: 3k to 5k Per Person
3-4 DAYS Weekend Getaway
Here is a list of locations where the distance is beyond 200 kms. This means you might take an overnight journey via road to reach your destination and you can come back after a few days at max depending on how long you wish to stay at the destination.
5.Dehradun
Longing to be in a place that is a mix of nature and city life. Delhi to Dehradun is the best weekend getaway for anyone who wishes to simply relax and get out for great food in the mountains. This capital of Dehradun is also known as the Educational Hub of Uttarakhand. Be part of nature and feel the vibes by touching the flora and fauna here with your own hands.
Come here to experience nature and be one with it. Here you can visit various location like:
- Robbers Cave
- Sahastradhara
- Tapkeswar Temple
- Mindrolling Monastery
- Paltan Bazar
Distance & Time: 253.6 kms, 5 hour 22 minutes
Best time to visit: October – March
Expenditure: 3k to 5k Per Person
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Chandigarh
The first planned city of India deserves the hype it gets. This is the place to do everything you want be it shopping in malls or local markets, go for a lazy boating or simply go on long drives to soothe your soul. This capital of two states was planned by Le Corbusier. There is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site sheltered in this union territory that is now a museum and free for the visitors to explore.
There are various spots you can visit while in Chandigarh like:
- Capitol Complex
- Sukhna Lake
- Rock garden
- Rose garden
Distance & Time: 306.4 kms, 5 hours 8 minutes
Best time to visit: September – March
Expenditure: 3k to 5k Per Person
7. Manali
This popular hill station of Himachal needs no introduction. Another amazing weekend getaway is Delhi to Manali. Here you can rest in the lap of magnificent nature and see snow-covered mountains the entire year. The Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal are the best views you can come for. It’s easy to take a trip here as good tourism makes the trip convenient and reasonable too. Some of the best activities you can do are:
- Skiing
- Paragliding
- Zorbing
- Visit Hadimba Temple
Distance & Time: 518 kms, 12 hours 8 minutes
Best time to visit: September – March
Expenditure: 5k to 6k Per Person
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Bikaner
A town full of ancient forts, sand dunes and camel rides. It’s a culturally rich rollercoaster ride for sure. The stunning palaces, heritage and cuisine will make you feel close to the history of India. Some of the amazing activities you can try are shop handicrafts, go on camel rides, and try the sand dune safari. The place is also popular for its Ivory and Lacquer ornaments that are quite reputed in the entire India.
If you are a foodie then some of the things you can relish are Kachori, Thandi, famous Bikaneri Bhujia and a thali of the local cuisine. Some places you can visit are:
- Junagarh Fort
- Karni Mata Temple
- Gajner Palace
- Lalgarh Palace
Distance & Time: 441.4 km, 8 hours 4 minutes
Best time to visit: October – March
Expenditure: 4k to 5k Per Person
If you loved the locations, we compiled them for you to enjoy with your friends and family. Then let’s read a little more about how you can visit even more comfortable. You can visit from Delhi to most of these places with comfy Volvo buses which are accessible on various routes from Delhi.
No matter where you go, be it Delhi to Manali, Delhi to Dehradun, or any other location you can easily book bus tickets online.
