Weekend Trips in India - Ex. Delhi

Weekend Trips from DELHI and/or NCR 

Duration: 1 to 4 DAYS 

KHAJJIAR HP 

VALLEY of FLOWERS UTTARANCHAL 

AULI UTTARANCHAL 

Travel Time From New Delhi: 11 Hours 

Ideal Duration of Stay: 1 day 

Tags: Hills & Valleys, Romantic, Offbeat 

Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year 

Often referred to as 'mini-Switzerland of 

India', Khajjiar is a small town near 

Dalhousie which provides tourists a unique 

combination of forests, lakes and pastures. 

568 KMS from New Delhi 


Ideal Duration of Stay: 1-2 days 

Tags: Hills & Valleys, Trekking, Offbeat 

Best Time to Visit: May-Oct 

Valley of flowers, discovered in 1931 is a 

World Heritage Site for its wild untamed 

blooms surrounded by white peaks. 




Tags: Hills & Valleys, Trekking, Family 


Dotted with apple orchards, oaks and 

deodars; Auli is a popular hill resort in the 

Himalayan range dating back to 8th 

Century AD. 


MAHESHWAR MP 

RISHIKESH UTTARANCHAL 

ORCHHA MP 



Tags: Religious, Hills & Valleys, Rivers & 

Lakes 

Best Time to Visit: May-Oct 

Situated at an altitude of 3265 m above 

the sea level, Madhyamaheshwar has 

spiritual vibes oozing out of it which are 

difficult to ignore. 




Tags: Rivers & Lakes, Religious, Hills & 

Valleys 


Situated along the convergence of Ganga 

and Chandrabhaga, Rishikesh on the 

foothills of Himalayas is the hub of many 

ancient temples, popular cafes, yoga 

ashrams and adventure sports. 




Tags: Heritage, Must Visit, Family 

Best Time to Visit: Jul-Mar 

Known for its grand palaces, intricately 

carved temples and striking forts, situated 

on banks of river Betwa Orchha is a city 

with a lot of historical significance and a 

photographers' delight. 

464 KMS from New Delhi



NAINITAL UTTARANCHAL 

KINNAUR HP 

DALHOUSIE HP 



Tags: Hills & Valleys, Rivers & Lakes, 

Religious 


Nainital with its beautiful lakes, temples 

and exotic scenery around is the perfect 

honeymoon paradise nestled in the arms 

of Kumaon Hills. 


KASOL HP 



Tags: Hills & Valleys, Religious, Trekking 

Best Time to Visit: Apr-Oct 

Kinnaur, also known as "Land of God" is 

about 235 Km from Shimla and is known 

for its serenity and beauty of the lush 

green and rocky mountainscape having 

Satluj, Baspa and Spiti river snaking 

through it 


RANIKHET UTTARANCHAL 



Tags: Hills & Valleys, Romantic, Family 


Dalhousie is a hill station with amazing 

scenic views and prominent traces of 

India's British association such as colonial 

mansions. 


NAHAN HP 



Tags: Hills & Valleys, Rivers & Lakes, Solo 

Best Time to Visit: Oct-Jun 

A destination that is tinted in the best 

shades that nature can offer is a small 

village of Kasol, known for its Israeli 

inhabitants, Parvati river, trekking basecamp 

and backpackers and Malana. 




Tags: Hills & Valleys, Rivers & Lakes, Family 


Ranikhet meaning Queen's farm, is a hill 

station developed by the Britishers around 

ancient temples, undulating Himalayan 

hills and forests. 





Religious 

Best Time to Visit: Apr-Sep 

Away from the buzzing crowd of the city, 

Nahan is a perfect romantic getaway, lying 

among the lofty Shivalik range, 

overlooking lush green fields. 

267 KMS from New Delhi



KANATAL UTTARANCHAL 

LANSDOWNE UTTARANCHAL 

BHIMTAL UTTARANCHAL 



Tags: Hills & Valleys, Rivers And Lakes, 

Wildlife 


Once a deserted land, today Kanatal is a 

usual haunt for those travelers who seek 

peace and solitude. 

319 kms from New Delhi 



Tags: Hills & Valleys, Friends, Family 


Lansdowne at an altitude of 1,706 mt on a 

hillock is famous for its pristine Himalayan 

beauty, oak and pine forests, snowcovered 

peaks and lovely fresh air. 




Tags: Rivers & Lakes, Hills & Valleys, 

Romantic 

Best Time to Visit: Mar-Jun, Sep-Dec 

Rested at a height of 1370m above the sea 

level, Bhimtal is spotted with temples lying 

amid the verdant mountains and a pristine 

blue lake. 


KHAJURAHO MP 

MUKTESHWAR UTTARANCHAL 

ALMORA UTTARANCHAL 



Tags: Heritage, Must Visit, Solo 


Khajuraho is known around the world for 

its stunning temples adorned by erotic and 

sensuous carvings. 




Tags: Hills & Valleys, Religious, Offbeat 


Mukteshwar is a small hill town mostly 

known for adventure sports such as rock 

climbing, rappelling etc. and the amazing 

view of Himalayan ranges you get from 

there. 




Tags: Hills & Valleys, Family, Romantic 


Cradled in the wilderness of Himalayan 

ranges, the sprawling town of Almora 

shaped like a horse-shoe is a hill station 

located in Uttarakhand that boasts of a 

pre-British heritage. 

361 kms from New Delhi



MUSSOORIE UTTARANCHAL 

GWALIOR MP 

KASAULI HP 




Best Time to Visit: Sep-Jun 

Situated at an altitude of 6000 ft., 

Mussoorie is a popular hill station famous 

for its colonial heritage and its religious 

sites. 




Tags: Heritage, Family, Solo 


A historic city founded by king Surajesan, 

Gwalior is galore with beautiful 

monuments, palaces and temples, giving 

this city a majestic charm which speaks 

volumes of its glorious past. 




Tags: Hills & Valleys, Family, Solo 


Located on the way from Chandigarh to 

Shimla, Kasauli is a hilly cantonment town 

which makes for an ideal peaceful holiday 

location, away from the rush. 


HARIDWAR UTTARANCHAL 

NEEMRANA RAJASTHAN 

BHARATPUR RAJASTHAN 



Tags: Rivers & Lakes, Religious, Family 


Situated along the holy Ganges, Haridwar 

is famous for its temples and ghats where 

pilgrims bathe to relieve themselves of 

their sins. 




Tags: Heritage, Romantic, Family 


Neemrana is famous for its magnificent 

Neemrana Fort Palace. It was built in 1464 

AD, place from where Rajput Maharaja 

Prithvi Raj Chauhan III reigned. 




Tags: Wildlife, Heritage, Family 

Best Time to Visit: Nov-Feb 

This city is best known for the Keoladeo 

Bird Sanctuary where quite a few rare bird 

species flock to. 




KEDARNATH UTTARANCHAL 

DEVPRAYAG UTTARANCHAL 

TEHRI GARHWAL UTTARANCHAL 



Tags: Religious, Hills & Valleys, Trekking 

Best Time to Visit: May-Jun, Sep-Oct 

Atop 3584 mts, this in one of the Char 

Dhams and thus one of the holiest pilgrim 

centres in the lap of Garhwali Himalayas. 


SANCHI MP 




Religious 


Marked by the confluence point of rivers 

Alaknanda and Bhagirathi, Devprayag is a 

religious hub and is quite popular among 

tourists coming for pilgrimage or seeking 

some solitude close to nature. 


BIR HP 



Tags: Hills & Valleys, Trekking, Religious 


The Hindu Mythology and legends seemed 

to have showered Tehri Garhwal with 

several spiritual significances. 


MASHOBRA HP 



Tags: Heritage, Religious, Must Visit 


Most famous for the Sanchi Stupa, Sanchi 

is a must visit for every Buddhist going on 

pilgrimage and is on the list of UNESCO 

World heritage sites. 




Tags: Hills & Valleys, Extreme, Offbeat 


Bir is a popular destination for adventures 

sports such as paragliding, treks close to 

nature and also as the town for 

meditation. 




Tags: Hills & Valleys, Offbeat, Family 

Best Time to Visit: Apr-Jun 

Mashobra is a lush green expanse in 

Himachal Pradesh, tucked away at a height 

of about 7700 feet, ensuring minimal 

human obstruction in the course of nature 

to provide you with the most pure and 

liberating experience of your lifetime. 




VAISHNO DEVI J&K 

KATHGODAM UTTARANCHAL 

DRASS J&K 





Located in Trikuta hills 13 Kms from Katra 

at a height of 1560 m above sea level with 

shimmering clouds and thinning air, this 

town is the holy cave temple of Mata 

Vaishnodevi. 




Tags: Rivers And Lakes, Hills & Valleys, 

Religious 

Best Time to Visit: Apr-Nov 

Lying at the foothills of Kumaon 

Himalayas, Kathgodam is a beautiful town 

that serves as a passageway to Kumaon 

Hills and several famous hill stations 

located there. 




Tags: Hills & Valleys, Trekking, Offbeat 

Best Time to Visit: Sep-Dec, Feb-mar 

Drass is the second coldest inhabited area 

in the world which is possessed with 

breath-takingly spectacular panorama. The 

three famous pinnacles tiger hills, the 

three pimples and tololing can be viewed 

from Drass. The town is also a trekking 

base where people stop over during their 

trek from Minamarg to Amarnath via Zojila 

Pass. 


AGRA UP 

KUMAON UTTARANCHAL 

DEHRADUN UTTARANCHAL 



Tags: Heritage, Must Visit, Romantic 

Best Time to Visit: Oct-Mar 

Home to one of the 7 wonders of the 

world, Taj Mahal, Agra is a sneak peek into 

the architectural history with other 

structures such as Agra Fort and Fatehpur 

Sikri and hence makes for a must visit for 

anyone living in or visiting India. 




Tags: Hills & Valleys, Religious, Offbeat 


Kumaon is a region of Uttarakhand with 

various towns, including hill-stations and 

religious spots. While mostly all hill 

stations are flanked by all sorts of conifers 

and draped in a garb of green, Kumaon 

changes its coat of blooms several times a 

year. 




Tags: Hills & Valleys, Heritage, City 


This hill town in the foothills of the Shivalik 

ranges in the Garhwal region with two 

perennial rivers flowing through it, 

popular for its historic civilization and 

offers a delightful terrain to trekkers. 




CHANDIGARH PUNJAB 

CHAMBA HP 

BINSAR UTTARANCHAL 



Tags: Rivers & Lakes, Family, Food & Drinks 

Best Time to Visit: Aug-Mar 

Designed by the ace architect Le Corbusier 

consisting of 47 self-contained sectors, 

India's first planned city is known for its 

unique blend of urbane architecture and 

natural bliss. 


GUPTAKASHI UTTARANCHAL 



Tags: Hills & Valleys, Offbeat, Friends 


Far from the mad rush of city life, Chamba 

is a small town popular for its picturesque 

views lined with deodar and pine trees, its 

apple orchards and various temples. 


PATNITOP J&K 



Tags: Wildlife, Hills & Valleys, Offbeat 


A small town set in the midst of lush green 

forests covered with oak, pine, deodar 

trees, Binsar has plenty of tourist 

attractions including green meadows, 

temples and the Binsar wildlife sanctuary. 


HARSIL UTTARANCHAL 



Tags: Religious, Hills & Valleys, Offbeat 

Best Time to Visit: Mar-Jun, Sep-Nov 

A holy town adorned with the many 

ancient temples and believed to be a part 

of epic Mahabharata, is a place called 

Guptkashi. 






With endless meadows lined with 

towering pine trees and panoramic views 

of the snow-capped peaks of the 

Himalayas, Patnitop is a perfect place to 

experience nature at its best. 





Trekking 


Nestled amid Himalayas and dense cover 

of pine and deodar with River Bhagirathi 

gurgling across the area, Harsil is a 

complete package for vacation makers. 




MCLEODGANJ HP 

UTTARKASHI UTTARANCHAL 

BILASPUR HP 



Tags: Religious, Hills & Valleys, Family 


Mcleodganj is a hill station near 

Dharamshala, popular among trekkers and 

with a heavy Tibetan culture with British 

influence. 





Lakes 

Best Time to Visit: Mar-Jun, Sep-Nov 

Uttarkashi is one of the most popular 

religious district in Uttarakhand. Two of 

the Four Holy Shrines of Hindu mythology, 

of the 'Char Dham' are situated here, as is 

the chief source of the holiest river of 

Hinduism, the Ganges. 




Tags: Rivers & Lakes, Water Sports, 

Friends 


Bilaspur is a hill town near Shimla, famous 

for its forts and Gobind Sagar lake, a manmade 

reservoir considered the lifeline of 

the district. 


CHAKRATA UTTARANCHAL 

ABBOTT MOUNT UTTARANCHAL 

JAMMU J&K 



Tags: Hills & Valleys, Offbeat, Friends 


Chakrata is a small hill town near 

Dehradun located on top of the Yamuna 

valley, amidst lush green forests, caves and 

ancient temples. 




Tags: Hills & Valleys, Religious, Heritage 


Mount Abbot is a place that has not 

changed much since it was established in 

20th century by a British businessman 

John Harold Abbott. 




Tags: Religious, Hills & Valleys, Heritage 

Best Time to Visit: Sep-Mar 

Be it the multi-hued flags representing the 

temples and shrines in the city, the 

tantalizing aromas that lift and diffuse 

from its spectacular cuisine or even the 

snow capped mountains that promise 

adventure and action, this 'City of 

Temples' has something to offer to 

everyone. 




UDAIPUR RAJASTHAN 

GAUMUKH UTTARANCHAL 

KURUKSHETRA HARYANA 



Tags: Rivers & Lakes, Heritage, Romantic 


Located in a valley and surrounded by 4 

lakes, it is at times referred to as the 

'Kashmir of Rajasthan' 




Tags: Trekking, Religious, Hills & Valleys 

Best Time to Visit: Feb-Sep 

One of the holiest lands in Uttarakhand, 

Gaumukh is thronged by devotees mainly 

for its serenity and pious mythological 

history. Gaumukh is not exactly a tourist 

town or city, but a glacial trekking 

destination located within Uttarkashi 

district of Uttarakhand. 




Tags: Religious, North, Undefined 


Famous for being one of the centre-points 

of the Epic Mahabharata, Kurukshetra- the 

field of righteousness traces its past to 

King Kuru, who laid the foundation of a 

domain that has its roots on uprightness 

and benevolence. 


RUDRA PRAYAG UTTARANCHAL 

DHANAULTI UTTARANCHAL 

JAIPUR RAJASTHAN 



Tags: Rivers And Lakes, Religious, Hills & 

Valleys 

Best Time to Visit: Apr-Dec 

Lying at the confluence of River Alaknanda 

and River Mandakini, Rudraprayag is a 

sacred place regarded as one of the Panch 

Prayags and place of great religious 

significance. 




Tags: Hills & Valleys, Offbeat, Religious 


With Chamba and Mussoorie in proximity, 

this little town in Uttarakhand is an 

offbeat destination located at a height of 

about 2200 meters above sea level. 




Tags: Heritage, Family, Must Visit 


Jaipur, the 'Pink City', is one of the most 

royal, majestic and colourful cities of India 

with a very strong historical background 

and vibrant culture. 




MATHURA UP 

CHITRAKOOT MP 

SOLAN HP 



Tags: Religious, Family, East 


Supposed to be the birthplace of Lord 

Krishna, Mathura is a city located on the 

banks of river Yamuna and draws flocks of 

Hindu tourists every year looking to visit 

the numerous temples in the city. 


PALAMPUR HP 





Legends have it that Chitrkoot was the 

place where Lord Rama, his wife Sita and 

his brother Lakshmana stayed for eleven 

and half of their fourteen years of exile. 


ALWAR RAJASTHAN 



Tags: Heritage, Religious, North 


Huddled amidst the beautiful Himalayan 

ranges, Solan is a more low-key hill station 

ideal for travelers looking for treks 

through the snow-capped peaks or just 

some time away from city rush. 


MANALI HP 





With pine and deodar forests and tea 

gardens encircling the town and numerous 

streams pouring in, Palampur is known for 

the enchanting combination of water and 

greenery. 






Alwar has a unique recognition because of 

Sariska Van Abhyaranya , Bala-Quila, 

famous temples and the Kalakand Market 




Tags: Hills & Valleys, Water Sports, 

Romantic 


Nestled at one end of the Kullu Valley, 

Manali is a hill station with attraction such 

as the Rohtang pass nearby and is popular 

among tourists, especially during 

summers. 




VRINDAVAN UP 

NALAGARH HP 

YAMUNOTRI UTTARANCHAL 



Tags: Religious, Family, Solo 


Believed to be the place where Lord 

Krishna grew up, the city of Vrindavan 

hosts hundreds of Lord Krishna and Radha 

temples scattered throughout, the most 

famous ones being Banke Bihari temple, 

ISKCON temple. 


TIRTHAN VALLEY HP 



Tags: Heritage, Family, Romantic 


Nalagarh's main attraction is the Nalagarh 

Fort which has now been converted into a 

heritage hotel that attracts tourists from 

all over the country. 


RANTHAMBORE RAJASTHAN 




Lakes 

Best Time to Visit: May-Jun, Sep-Nov 

Revered as the origin of Yamuna river, the 

pilgrim centre (among one of the 'Chhota 

Char Dham') nestled in the laps of Garhwal 

Himalayas at 3293 mts high lies close to 

the Indo-Chinese border. 


NARKANDA HP 



Tags: Hills & Valleys, Offbeat, Solo 

Best Time to Visit: Mar-Jun, Oct-Nov 

The great Himalayas with snow covered 

tops looking over the Tirthan River, this 

valley is best known for its trout fishing 

and for surprisingly high influx of 

foreigners. 





Best Time to Visit: Oct-Apr 

This is one of the best tiger reserves of the 

country, known to have "friendly" tigers 




Tags: Hills & Valleys, Snow Sports, Offbeat 


Surrounded by forests and woodlands, 

Narkanda is a quaint little town in Shimla 

district which is popular for skiing in 

winters. 




BADRINATH UTTARANCHAL 

SHEKHAWATI RAJASTHAN 

KALPA HP 




Best Time to Visit: May-Jun, Sep-Oct 

Badrinath is a pilgrim centre (among one 

of the Char Dham) set in the backdrop of 

Neelkanth Mountain Peak dedicated to 

Lord Vishnu. 


ARKI HP 



Tags: Heritage, Family, Offbeat 

Best Time to Visit: Nov-Mar 

Shekhawati is a semi-arid getaway full of 

open air galleries, enchanting havelis & 

palaces and legendary forts. This region 

has been recognised as the "open art 

gallery of Rajasthan" having the largest 

concentration of frescos in the world. 


SHIMLA HP 



Tags: Hills & Valleys, Heritage, Trekking 

Best Time to Visit: Mar-Sep 

The main village of Kinnaur, situated in the 

Sutlej River Valley, Kalpa is a place to 

remember and cherish. Known for its 

many beautiful temples and monasteries, 

this small town is also famed for its apple 

orchards. 


JOSHIMATH UTTARANCHAL 



Tags: Hills & Valleys, North, Undefined 


Small town in Solan district locally known 

for its 18th century fort, Arki is rather 

unknown among general population as a 

tourist location. 




Tags: Hills & Valleys, Romantic, Family 


Probably the most popular hill station in 

northern India, Shimla is the capital city of 

Himachal Pradesh famous for its Mall 

road, the Ridge, toy train etc. among 

honeymooners and families alike. 




Tags: Hills & Valleys, Religious, Wildlife 


Joshimath is a quaint hill town nestled 

amid the lap of snow capped Himalayas in 

the state of Uttarakhand. This valley is 

mesmerizingly beautiful surrounded on all 

sides by picture perfect views. 




GANGOTRI UTTARANCHAL 

MANDAWA RAJASTHAN 

BHOWALI UTTARANCHAL 




Lakes 

Best Time to Visit: Apr-Jun, Sep-Nov 

This pilgrimage destination situated in 

Uttarkashi is one of the Chhota Char 

Dham. 


CHAMBA HP 





An easy road trip from Delhi, a beautiful 

city suitably located in the heart of 

Shekhawati region, often called as an open 

art gallery, Mandawa is a good getway for 

people fond of art and culture. 


JAGESHWAR UTTARANCHAL 



Tags: Hills & Valleys, North, Undefined 

Best Time to Visit: Feb-Apr, Sep-Oct 

Bhowali is a little hill-station that lies in the 

vicinity of several popular hill stations like 

Nainital, Bhimtal, Naukuchiatal, Ramgarh, 

Sattal and Mukteshwar. 


PUSHKAR RAJASTHAN 





Minimal human alteration in the 

topography and environment, and the 

balanced temperatures of the area make 

Chamba the perfect destination all year 

round. 




Tags: Religious, Heritage, Offbeat 


Jageshwar, is a small town in Uttarakhand 

is like a town carved exquisitely for 

temples. The biggest temple out of the lot 

of the 124 temples here, is the one that is 

the most visited, the Jageshwar Mahadev 

Temple is situated on the Jataganga 

Valley. 




Tags: Religious, Deserts, Family 


One of the oldest existing cities of India, it 

has one of few existing temples devoted 

to Lord Brahma. 




PARWANOO HP 

MANDI HP 

TUNGNATH UTTARANCHAL 



Tags: Hills & Valleys, Heritage, Religious 

Best Time to Visit: Mar-May, Oct-Nov 

Parwanoo is a place where one can enjoy 

the captivating ambience of a hill station 

and the hustle bustle of a city. 





Religious 


Packed with thick green cover of pine 

trees, deodar trees and tea plantation, 

Mandi is also ingrained with rich culture 

and heritage in form of its numerous 

temples spread all across the town. 




Tags: Hills & Valleys, Religious, Rivers & 

Lakes 


If spirituality is on your mind and on your 

itinerary as well, Tungnath is just your kind 

of place. 


DHARCHULA UTTARANCHAL 

AMRITSAR PUNJAB 

SHOJHA HP 



Tags: Hills & Valleys, Offbeat, North 

Best Time to Visit: May-Jun, Sep-Dec 

A remote town of Uttaranchal, Darchula is 

a place with lots of scenic beauty. 

Bounded by the Kumaon Region's 

mountains and high peaks and glaciers of 

Panchchuli range on the west, this town 

lies on the way to a very famous 

pilgrimage of India namely Kailash 

Mansarover. 




Tags: Religious, Heritage, Family 


Home to the famous Golden Temple, the 

historical city of Amritsar is a famous 

pilgrim centre. 




Tags: Hills & Valleys, Trekking, Rivers And 

Lakes 


Shojha, a small village sitting quietly in the 

middle of wilderness and panoramic 

surroundings is a place with several 

unforgettable experiences. 




NAGGAR HP 

BHUNTAR HP 

NAWALGARH RAJASTHAN 



Tags: Hills & Valleys, Heritage, Family 


The picturesque town of Naggar draws 

tourists looking to revel in green 

surroundings, go trekking or be a little 

more adventurous and camping out. 


CORBETT NATIONAL PARK 

UTTARANCHAL 





Bhuntar is a part of Kullu district and it is 

typically used as a getaway to the towns of 

Kullu, Manali, Kasol and Manikaran and 

Kullu airport also is located within 

Bhuntar. 


DEEG RAJASTHAN 





Fondly known as "the land of Havelis" or 

"open air art gallery", this miniature town 

of Nawalgarh is located around 30 kms 

away from the town of Jhunjhunu in 

Rajasthan. 


CHAMOLI (INCLUDE MANA) 

UTTARANCHAL 



Tags: Wildlife, Family, Must Visit 

Best Time to Visit: Mid Oct- Mid Jun 

Corbett National Park, set amidst the 

foothills of Himalayas, houses a variety of 

flora and fauna including rare ones such as 

tigers and is a treat for wildlife enthusiasts 

and photographers. 




Tags: Heritage, Offbeat, Family 

Best Time to Visit: Sep-Mar 

Falling in the Bharatpur district, Deeg is 

said to be a part of lord Krishna's 

Parikrama path. Deeg is known for its 

beautiful gardens, forts, fountains and 

palaces. 





Best Time to Visit: Nov-Mar, Jul-Aug 

Sitting deftly in the lap of nature, Chamoli 

often referred to as the 'Abode of God' 

has a strong bond with the spirituality and 

astounding legends. 




CHITTORGARH RAJASTHAN 

LUCKNOW UP 

RAJAJI NATIONAL PARK 

UTTARANCHAL 



Tags: Heritage, Deserts, Family 


A historic city, Chittorgarh is mainly known 

for it's beautiful forts and temples 




Tags: Heritage, Food & Drinks, City 


Referred to as the city of Nawabs, capital 

city of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow is famous 

for its monuments, food, clothing in all of 

which it you can see the traces of Mughal 

reign. 




Tags: Wildlife, Offbeat, Friends 

Best Time to Visit: Mid Nov-Mid Jun 

Encompassing the Shivalik mountain 

ranges, Rajaji National Park is abundantly 

rich in flora and fauna and proves a great 

holiday destination for nature lovers and 

wildlife enthusiasts alike. 


AJMER RAJASTHAN 

PITHORAGARH UTTARANCHAL 

BIKANER RAJASTHAN 



Tags: Religious, Heritage, Deserts 


Ajmer is brimming with natural beauty and 

is a renowned religious spot for Hindus 

and Muslims alike. 





Best Time to Visit: Apr-Jun, Oct-Dec 

A small urban town bustling with tourists 

is a prime example of raw beauty of 

nature and is often fondly referred to as 

the 'Little Kashmir'. 




Tags: Deserts, Religious, Heritage 


Situated in the middle of Thar Desert, 

Bikaner is a city of forts and palaces. It is 

also known for its sweets and snacks! 




NAUKUCHIATAL UTTARANCHAL 

SHOGHI HP 

PAURI GARHWAL UTTARANCHAL 



Tags: Rivers And Lakes, Water Sports , 

Religious 


Naukuchiatal, a small picturesque lake 

village is a destination for those who seek 

quietude and tranquility beneath the 

shade of pure nature. 





Shoghi, a small hill station just 13 Kms. 

from Shimla is abundant in natural scenic 

beauty and a large variety of flora and 

fauna. 




Tags: Hills & Valleys, Religious, Trekking 

Best Time to Visit: Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct 

Pauri Garhwal is a paradise with snow 

covered Himalayan peaks and thick cover 

of lush green forests. 



PATAL BHUVANESHWAR 

UTTARANCHAL 

MUNSIYARI UTTARANCHAL 

Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary MP 





Patal Bhuvaneshwar is magical place with 

several hidden and unexplored aspects to 

it, mainly renowned for its Shiva Temple 

cave. 





Religious 

Best Time to Visit: Apr-Jun, Oct-Nov 

A small village with an awe-inspiring 

panorama of snow capped Himalayan 

Range; Munsiyari is located in the 

Pithoragarh District. 






Just a 1 hour drive down from Agra, this is 

a perfect destination for the wildlife 

enthusiasts. It is a habitat of some of the 

most endangered species, but the main 

attraction here are, Gharial, Red crowned 

turtles, Gangetic Dolphins, Indian 

skimmers and what not. 




BUNDI RAJASTHAN 

RAMGARH UTTARANCHAL 

SATTAL UTTARANCHAL 



Tags: Heritage, Deserts, Rivers & Lakes 


A princely state for a princely stay, in the 

northwest of India, lies the district of 

Bundi, in the Hadoti region of the royal 

state of Rajasthan. 


SANASAR J&K 




Trekking 

Best Time to Visit: Oct-May 

Nestled in the lap of nature, Ramgarh is a 

destination blessed with impeccable view 

of snow covered Himalayas and adorned 

with beautiful and serene environ 


CHOPTA UTTARANCHAL 




Heritage 

Best Time to Visit: Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec 

A group of seven fresh water lakes, a stash 

of nature's bounty and loads of migratory 

birds and panoramic vistas make this 

wonderful place called Sattal. 


KULLU HP 



Tags: Hills & Valleys, Trekking, Extreme 


One of the lesser known hill stations in 

Jammu-Kashmir region, Sanasar is an 

adventure enthusiasts' haven offering 

various activities such as paragliding, rock 

climbing, abseiling and trekking. 




Tags: Hills & Valleys, Trekking, Wildlife 

Best Time to Visit: Mar-Jun 

Chopta, very simply put, is a trekker cum 

explorer's heaven. Visit the valley of 

Chopta for a life altering experience and 

expand the boundaries of your physical 

horizon. 




Tags: Hills & Valleys, Religious, Family 


Kullu, a popular tourist destination 

generally coupled with Manali, is an open 

valley with panoramic views and majestic 

hills covered with Deodar and Pine trees. 




PANNA MP 

DHARAMSALA HP 

CHAIL HP 



Tags: Wildlife, Heritage, Friends 

Best Time to Visit: Nov-May 

Along with historical significance, Panna is 

also most notably known for the Panna 

National Park. To add to that, this 

beautiful city also boasts of being the only 

city with diamond reserves. 


KARNAPRAYAG UTTARANCHAL 



Tags: Religious, Hills & Valleys, Friends 


Dharamsala is a hill station which is famed 

as the holy residence of the Dalai Lama 

and houses the Tibetan Government in 

exile. 


OSIAN RAJASTHAN 



Tags: Hills & Valleys, Heritage, Family 


Chail is a quiet hill station close to Shimla, 

known for the world's highest cricket 

ground and its heritage hotel, Chail Palace, 

in the midst of pine and deodar trees. 


SANGLA HP 




Offbeat 


Karnaprayag is a a small town in the 

Chamoli District, located at an elevation of 

1,451 metres and is famous for being the 

confluence of the Alaknanda with Pindari 

River and is surrounded by various 

Himalayan Peaks. 




Tags: Heritage, Religious, Offbeat 


Osian is an ancient temple city located 65 

kms north of Jaipur in the state of 

Rajasthan in western India. 





Lakes 


One of the most charming valleys in the 

whole Kinnaur District, Sangla Valley is a 

perfect getaway from the hustle bustle of 

the swarming cities. 




KUFRI HP 

JODHPUR RAJASTHAN 

MOUNT ABU RAJASTHAN 



Tags: Hills & Valleys, Snow Sports, Friends 


Kufri in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh 

is one of the most sought after holiday 

destinations, and more so for couples, 

because of its proximity to Shimla and 

relatively higher altitude which makes it a 

place with snow all round the winters. 






Known as the "Gateway to Thar", it is 

famous for its forts, temples, sweets and 

snacks 





Lakes 


The only hill station of Rajasthan, its cool 

atmosphere and lush green surroundings 

make it a major tourist spot 


SHIVPURI MP 

PANIPAT HARYANA 

FATEHPUR RAJASTHAN 



Tags: Wildlife, Heritage, Offbeat 


With a very minimal population and 

located at a height of 478 metres above 

sea level coupled with some of the most 

exotic attractions, Shivpuri makes up for a 

very tranquil and peaceful destination. 




Tags: Heritage, North, Undefined 


Innumerable monuments, forts, temples 

and its historical connections make 

Panipat in Haryana a sound tourist 

destination. 




Tags: Heritage, Offbeat, Religious 


Situated in the Sikar district of Rajasthan, 

Fatehpur is an ancient town, a prominent 

part of the Shekhawati region. 




JHUNJHUNU RAJASTHAN 

NANAKMATTA UTTARANCHAL 

KUMBHALGARH RAJASTHAN 





The vacant havelis, carefully engraved 

architecture which the monuments 

proudly put to a tourists' display, 

Jhunjhunu has many stories to interest 

tourists, specially history enthusiasts. 




Tags: Religious, Rivers & Lakes, Family 


A place of high religious significance 

especially for Sikhs, Nanakmatta is home 

to a very famous Gurudwara and a dam. 




Tags: Deserts, Heritage, Wildlife 


Known best for its huge citadel and a 

wildlife reserve nearby. 


NARNAUL HARYANA 

NUH HARYANA 

FARIDABAD HARYANA 





The historic town of Narnaul in 

Mahendergarh district of Haryana claims 

to be one of the important seats of the 

Dwapar yuga of Mahabharata. 






70 kms off Delhi and at 190 m altitude, the 

historical city of Nuh traces its roots to the 

Aryan civilization, and later the Tughlaq 

Dynasty. 




Tags: City, North, Undefined 

Best Time to Visit: Sep-Dec, Feb-mar 

Faridabad is Haryana's largest city and its 

major industrial hub as well. Faridabad 

town is the main part of district Faridabad 

which has two divisions which are 

Faridabad and Ballabgarh. 




ALLAHABAD UP 

MANIKARAN HP 

SIKAR RAJASTHAN 



Tags: Religious, Heritage, Rivers & Lakes 


Located at the meeting point of rivers 

Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswathi, Allahabad 

is a large metro city which plays host to 

the famous Kumbh mela every 12 hours 

and has numerous attractions for tourists. 




Tags: Religious, Hills & Valleys, Friends 


Manikaran is a small town close to Kullu 

and Manali, famous for its temples, 

gurudwaras and the hot springs. 






One of the most important district in the 

Shekhawati region, Sikar is safely located 

in the shell of huge walls with seven 

entrance gates to the town. 


PANCHKULA HARYANA 

CHAUKORI UTTARANCHAL 

RAJSAMAND RAJASTHAN 


Ideal Duration of Stay: 2 days 

Tags: Hills & Valleys, Family, North 


Present on the way to hills of Shimla, 

Panchkula is famous for the ruins of the 

Chandels and trekking on Morni Hills 

teemed with peacocks. 






Chaukori can be easily called the templearchitecture-scenery 

hub of Uttaranchal. 

Not a place you'd expect your usual 

tourists to go to. Once a year detox here, 

is a must. 




Tags: Rivers & Lakes, Offbeat, Family 


Rajsamand is a small town in the state of 

Rajasthan situated 67 Km north of Udaipur 

with splendid lakes, exotic palaces, 

valuable historical significance. 




CHURU RAJASTHAN 

KAUSANI UTTARANCHAL 

BHATINDA PUNJAB 



Tags: Religious, Deserts, Family 


An ancient town, lakes, palaces and forts, 

an important hindu pilgrimage, the people 

and rich culture of Rajasthan, Churu is a 

district with multiple colorful faces of 

Rajasthan. 


LUDHIANA PUNJAB 



Tags: Hills & Valleys, Offbeat, Religious 


Embellished with all the right ingredients 

including lush green valley, verdant pine 

tree forests, meandering creeks, 

tranquility and majestic Himalayan peaks, 

Kausani is one of the most spellbinding hill 

stations in Uttarakhand. 


PATIALA PUNJAB 





One of the oldest cities of Punjab, 

Bhatinda is famous as a historical and 

religious centre dating back to 7000 BC. 


AYODHYA UP 



Tags: Heritage, City, North 


Earlier known as Lodi-Ana-Lodi's Place, 

Ludhiana was home to the Lodi Dynasty. 






Today's media hub was once an erstwhile 

princely state founded by Baba Ala Singh 

from the Sidhu Dynasty. 




Tags: Religious, East, Undefined 


Assumed to be the birthplace of Lord 

Rama, Ayodahya has been in controversy 

since about a decade now but has so 

much to see for its tourists, including Ram 

janmabhoomi and various other temples. 




TATTAPANI HP 

BAGESHWAR UTTARANCHAL 

KHIMSAR RAJASTHAN 




Religious 


A popular tourist destination in Himachal 

Pradesh, Tattapani is a small quaint area 

nothing short of a wonderland. 


CHAMPAWAT UTTARANCHAL 





Bageshwar, tucked inconspicously in the 

Himalayan rang, becomes one of the most 

underrated, and hence by default, one of 

the most untouched destination by 

humans. 


KANGRA HP 



Tags: Deserts, Heritage, Offbeat 


Ideal for a relaxed weekend get-away. 

Main attraction here is their famous 

Nagaur Festival 


RANAKPUR RAJASTHAN 



Tags: Religious, Heritage, Hills & Valleys 


A gripping journey of self exploration and 

challenging terrain, Champawat is not 

your usual retreat. 




Tags: Hills & Valleys, Religious, Friends 


The Beas river flowing through Kangra and 

the repeated mention of the Valley in the 

holy Hindu texts, present Kangra as 

'Devbhumi' or Land of the Gods. 




Tags: Religious, Hills & Valleys, Family 


Ranakpur is a small quaint town immersed 

with rich culture and nestled amid the 

secluded valley of Aravalli Ranges in 

Rajasthan. 




JHALAWAR RAJASTHAN 

PATHANKOT PUNJAB 

Kota RAJASTHAN 



Tags: Heritage, Rivers & Lakes, Solo 


A place laden with historic forts and 

beautiful palaces, Jhalawar takes on back 

in time to an era of glory. 


DUDHWA NATIONAL PARK UP 





A gateway to J&K and Himachal, Pathankot 

situated on the foothills of Kangra is best 

known for its serene green beauty and a 

rich historical past 


NATHDWARA RAJASTHAN 





It is one of the most dynamic and 

picturesque cities in the state of 

Rajasthan, and an inviting tourist 

destination on the banks of Chambal river. 


HASTINAPUR UP 




Best Time to Visit: Dec-Apr 

Dudhwa National Park is all about wildlife, 

nature and diversity and is a perfect 

getaway for nature buffs and wildlife 

lovers. 




Tags: Religious, Family, West 

Best Time to Visit: Sep-Feb 

Located in the backdrop of the Aravalli 

hills and on the banks of the Banas River in 

the state of Rajasthan, Nathdwara is a 

religious abode for Hindus. 






Hastinapur is an ancient town which was 

the centre to the gloruous tales of the epic 

Mahabharata and is now an important Jain 

pilgrimage.

Weekend Trips in India - Ex. Delhi

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