Best Places to visit in Weekend Getaway from Delhi

The capital city of India, Delhi is a very busy place. From trendiest fashion to traditional incredibility, one can find everything here. The life of the people here is very hectic. Once you are there in Delhi, you will be confused what to do first and what next. People doesn't get time to  even breathe fresh Breeze of air. There are some popular places near Delhi, which you can visit for sightseeing purposes.

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Here is a list of weekend getaway places.

1. Mathura

Mathura is 180 kilometres from Delhi. It is the place where you can get peace of mind and reduce depression, which we cannot get everywhere. Mathura is a holy and spiritual place. If you are blessed with the grace of God, once in your lifetime you will definitely visit Mathura. The main attraction of Mathura is Janam Bhoomi, where Lord Krishna, the heartbeat of devotees, was born here. There are many holy temples like Dwarkadhesh, Rangeshwar, Galteshwar, Bhuteshwar, Chintaharan. The famous dessert is Peda, which is very popular among people and tourists who visit here. If you want to stay here, there are many hotels and restaurants to make you feel comfortable.

All the festivals are celebrated here with great pomp and show. If you visit Mathura never forget to eat famous Kachori and Jalebi. Holi celebrated in Mathura with extreme enthusiasm. The preparation of Holi festival begins in Mathura 15 days prior. People play with Gulal and colors.

Radha Ashtami is also celebrated in Mathura by devotees of the divine couple. During the time of Krishna Janmashtami, the city is embellished with beautiful murals and idols of RadhaKrishna with stage performances being installed at every road intersection of the city. It is the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. Bihari ji, Prem Mandir, Rangji are very popular temples in the nearby town Vrindavan. Tourists from all over the world come here to offer their prayers to the God.

2. Bharatpur

Bharatpur, which is located in eastern Rajasthan, is very popular for its bird sanctuary. Bharatpur is famous for the Ghana National Park. It is a World Heritage Site. When winter comes, the beautiful and colourful migratory birds start to reach this place. There are many animals found here like Cheetah, Nilgai, Mongoose, Fox, fishing cat, Asiatic Jackal etc.

Lohagarh is also very famous in Bharatpur. There are many food items, which are popular like Dal Baati, Churma, Ghevar, Malpua and Kheer, Sweet kachori which is made with mawa. Ganga mandir is very popular among devotees. It was built by Maharaja Balwant Singh in 19th century, which belongs to Goddess Ganga.

3. Agra

Agra is 233 kms far from Delhi. When you hear about Agra one thing surely would have striked your mind, that is, Taj Mahal, the seven wonders of the world. It is situated near the river bank of Yamuna. The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, in memory of beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. There are many sight seeing historical monuments in Agra, like Agra fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Itmad – Ud – Daulans.

4. Alwar

Alwar is 164 kms far from Delhi. Alwar is famous for its Bhangarh fort, Balaquila Fort, Siliserh Lake, Palace Hillfort, Kesroli, etc. Alwar was earlier spelt as 'Ulwar' and later during the reign of Jai Singh it was changed into its present name. The main attraction of the town is Silserha Lake and Sariska Tiger Reserve.

5. Jaipur

Jaipur is 278 kms from Delhi. The pink city of India has many famous cultural heritage sites which are worth a visit. The main attractions of the city where one can visit are: Hawa Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Amer Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Albert Hall Museum etc. To reach Jaipur from Delhi it takes approx. 5 hours. Jaipur is also famous for its lavish crafts like Pietraduer ( marble inlay ) work, rugs in leather goods etc.

6. Manesar

It is 56 km from Delhi. Manesar is famous for its busy life and the wonderful views of the Aravalli Hills. Formely Manesar was considered a sleepy village in Delhi. Manesar is a town and its municipal corporation is in the Gurugram District of the State of Haryana. There are many places which are sightseeing in Manesar like Gujarat Havelli, Sultanpur National Park, Rajo ki Baloi, Dama Dam Lake, Garden of five senses etc. if you want to have an experience of some engaging activities, you may surely visit it. Activities like hot balloon rides, camping, rappelling, rock climbing, trekking, hiking and biking are available here. The nearest airport is IGI airport. The nearest railway station is Gurgaon.

There are many Haryana roadways buses which run to Manesar from Delhi.

7. Sohna

It is 63 km from Delhi. The main attraction of the town is Sohna lake, Sohna hill fort and Shiva temple. It is also famous for its hot water spring. Sohna is positioned on the highway from Gurgaon to Alwar. It is also known as the Greater Gurugram or Southern Gurugram. Shiva temple which was built by King of Gwalior can also be given a spiritual visit. It has an ancient Kund called Baba Sakhnjati Maharaj. Sohna is very popular for its sulphur spring which has water with medicinal properties. It has the ability to cure skin disease. Dam Dama Dam lake is situated at the foothills of Aravalli Ranges. You can also get motorboat, row boat and pedal boat here.

You can also do some activities like camping, trekking, and rock climbing. The nearest airport is Indra Gandhi International Airport. You can also take a bus or taxi which runs from Delhi to Sohna.

8. Rishikesh

It is 241 km from Delhi. Rishikesh is situated in the Indian Northern State of Uttarakhand. Rishikesh is famous for its Holy River Ganga and is also a Centre of Yoga and Meditation. It is holy place for hindus. The main attraction of Rishikesh is Aarti on the bank river of Ganga. Many saints who practice yoga and meditation live here. It is also famous for Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula. You can also do some activities like river rafting, cliff jumping, trekking, kayaking, etc. The distance of Rishikesh from Delhi covers around 5 to 6 hours via NH – 334. You can travel by train or bus whichever is preferable as per you convenience..

9. Dehradun

It is 255 km from Delhi. Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand state which is situated in Indian Northern region. Dehradun is surrounded by high mountains and green forests. Dehradun is famous for Rovers Cave which is surrounded by hills. It is one of the popular spot for nature lovers. You can also visit Tapkeshwar temple, a mind rolling monastery. Forest research institute Dehradun is an educational hub of Uttarakhand. Many prestigious universities and boarding schools are situated here. If you want to reach Dehradun early you can travel by air and can get your flight from Delhi IGI airport. You can also prefer train or bus from Delhi to Dehradun. It covers around 5 hours.

10. Mussoorie

It is 289 km from Delhi. Mussoorie is a hillstation which is situated on the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan Range. The main attractions of the town are Gangotri and Jamunotri shrines. By the mountain lovers, the town is famously called the Queen of hill stations. You can also visit some popular places like Kempty Falls, Gun Hill, Lal Tibba and Lake Mist. You can also do some activities like river rafting, camping, trekking, sky walk, zip swings, zip lines, etc. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport. You can also take a bus or a train from Delhi to Mussoorie which takes around 6 hours.