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Best Weekend Getaways Around Delhi

The most mainstream and notable getaways around Delhi are mentioned here. A road trip is the best mode to beat that stress and indulge into something recreational.

Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer is a World Heritage Site, closest to the Pakistan border, and a very sassy winter resort for Delhiites to beat those blues. With a vast expanse of the sand dunes in the desert, and camel caravans sailing across the golden sands, Jaisalmer is the soul of Rajasthan, and can be the ideal heritage cum luxurious weekend getaway from Delhi. The distance from Delhi to Jaisalmer by car is 765 km, which for the gearheads is no big deal. So, gear up and head for this cultural journey to Jaisalmer.

Jaipur

The Pink City of Jaipur is not just a treat for the lovers of art and architecture. It is also a haven of delectable street food and food charms carried down as legacy from the Rajputana generations gone. Rajasthan’s pride and glory, Jaipur will leave a gourmet sighing in awe, for it has so much to serve on platter. Of course how can one miss the majestic palaces and forts?

Mussoorie

Delhi’s favourite getaway spot, Mussoorie is located in the Uttarakhand state of North India. Touted as the “Queen of Hills”, Mussoorie was once the summer capital of the British. This hill station has a number of hotels, luxurious spa resorts, breathtaking valley views, and food to die for. The very famous Mall Road of Mussoorie is a shopper’s paradise. Do not forget to binge on the yummy omelettes at Lovely Omelette Centre.

Agra

Agra, the Taj Nagari of India, is a city in North India’s Uttar Pradesh state. Renowned for its sweet delicacy, petha, and one of the 7 marvels of the World, the Taj, Agra was once home to the powerful Mughals. The hypnotizing appeal of the Taj Mahal draws in travelers from over the world consistently to this flawless city of Agra. But it’s not just the Taj that pulls in people from around, it is also the oddly scrumptious food that sets foodies drooling.

Landsdowne

Lansdowne is one of the hypnotizing hill spots of the Garhwal region in Uttarakhand state. This unexplored and underrated place is a flawless destination with incapacitating magnificence and astonishing appeal. One can visit this Landsdowne to appreciate the serene quietness of its surroundings. A drive to Landsdowne from Delhi by car can take around 6 hours, but the route has its own attractions that one can enjoy while cruising.

Dimpy Roy

Dimpy Roy is a travel writer working with an Online Travel Guide. She guides travelers to various resources where they can find best way to go Delhi to Jaisalmer by car.