Best Weekend Getaways Near Delhi

Uttarakhand and Himachal pradesh are the neighboring states where one can find magnificent places to explore.If you are planning for weekend getaways near Delhi,here are some of the best places to visit near New Delhi.Find out places to drive within 500 Kms from Delhi.Pack your bags to explore out some amazing weekend getaways.

Nainital

How to reach Nainital:

By Road:It is well connected by and is about 310 kms from Delhi. It 7-8 hours journey from Delhi by road.

By Air:Nearest airport is Pantnagar which is about 75 kms.

By Train:Nearest railway station is at Kathgodam.Kathgodam is approximately 35 kms by road and takes 30 minutes to reach there.

Best Time to Visit:

The best time to visit Nainital is October and November during dusshera vacations.

Nainital is situated at an altitude of 1,938 meters and surrounded by snow peaks mountains on three sides.The high rising Himalayas,the tree-covered hillsides,beautiful walks,tranquility,charm and hospitality,adventure,trekking and enchanting lakes mesmerize all those who visit this place.One gets to see the region's finest flora and fauna besides getting a closer view of some of the highest peaks of the enchanting Himalayas.

Mukteshwar

How to reach Mukteshwar

By Road:Mukteshwar is 350 Kms from Delhi and time taken by road is 8-9 hrs.

By Air:Nearest airport is Pantnagar which is about 98 Kms and it take 3 hours to reach mukteshwar by road from pantnagar.

By Train:Nearest railway station is at Kathgodam.It takes 3 hours to reach Mukteshwar.Cabs are available for Mukteshwar. Normally cabs charges Rs 1500/- for a drop.

Best Time To Visit

Winter Season from October to February is the best time and season to travel as one can enjoy snowfall during the month of January. Temperature vary between 0 degree to 10 degree and one is advised to carry heavy woolen clothes during this period.

Mukteshwar is situated in Kumaon near to nainital. Mukteshwar is well connected via road,train and flight from Delhi. One can drive or hire a taxi to reach mukteshwar from delhi. Buses are easily available from ISBT Anand Vihar,Delhi to Haldwani, Nainital, Almora and Mukteshwar.Nainital is 52Kms from Mukteshwar. Almora is 76Kms from Mukteshwar.

Manali

How to reach Manali:

By Road:Manali is 560 Kms from Delhi and 280 Kms from Shimla.

By Air:Nearest airport is at Kullu.Kullu is 45 kms from Manali and it takes 2 hours to reach there.

By Train:Nearest railway station is at chandigarh.Chandigarh to manali is 310 Kms and it can take 8hrs to reach there.

Best Time to Visit:

Manali can be visited round the year.If you like snowfall then best time to visit Manali is during winter season from October to February.

Manali is the gateway for Lahul Spiti which is famous for valleys and it's National highway leads towards Ladakh via Rohtang Pass which is main attraction near manali.During summers manali is a getaway for tourists from India and abroad to get relief from intense heat of the plains. Covered with snow mountains in winter, Manali is a popular spot for tourists. Manali is known for fruits orchard,pine trees and for it's adventerous activities like mountaineering, skiing, hiking, para gliding, trekking, kayaking, rafting and mountain biking.The best time to visit Manali is between May and October.

Jim Corbett National Park

How to reach Jim Corbett:

By Road:Jim Corbett is 280 Km, approximately 5 hours drive from Delhi.

By Air:Nearest airport is Pantnagar which is about 125 Kms.

By Train:Nearest railway station is at Ramnagar.

Best Time to Visit:

The best time to visit jim Corbett national Park is from 15th November till end March as complete area of the park including the buffer core area like Dhikala zone and Durgadevi zone is open for tourists.

Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India known for the tiger conservation. Located in Nainital district Uttarakhand at the foothills of Himalayas, Corbett national park is world renowned wildlife sanctuary and oldest park in India.Wildlife Safari is the main adventure of this park. Thousands tourist come here to enjoy safari and explore its flora and fauna.The safari tours are organized by forest department and visitors need to do online booking to get the permit to enter the park for safari.Visitors can enter the park from five different zones - Dhikala Safari Zone,Bijrani Safari Zone,Durga Devi Safari Zone, Dhela and Jhirna Safari Zone.While doing online booking, you have to select the zone from where you want to start your safari.