PLACES TO VISIT NEAR DELHI WITHIN 100-200 KMS
NEEMRANA, GARHMUKTESHWAR, ALWAR, KURUKSHETRA,
UNCHAGAON
NEEMRANA – THE ABODE OF GRAND FORT PALACE NUZZLED IN ARAVALLIS
Distance from Delhi – approx. 129 km
India being the country with forts more than any other country has a paradise destination in the Alwar city of Rajasthan which is the most sought-after destination near Delhi. The massive Neemrana Fort Palace has become one of the top luxurious hotels in Rajasthan. Credit goes to the founders who put all their efforts to this huge ruin land of the historical fort of Neemrana to make it the most sophisticated hotels which provide all the luxurious comforts to its travelers. Salman Khan has also shot his movie Bodyguard in this amazing place. Over the years, it has become the magnificent place for wedding destination, big corporate conferences, film shoots and a major tourist fascination for sure. The vintage car rides, walking on the rustic sands and camel ride on camel carts are the fun-filled activities nearby the fort palace of Neemrana.
ALWAR – A CITY WITH BEST MILK CAKE
Distance from Delhi – approx. 165 km
Alwar is the popular district of Rajasthan and many mind-blowing havelis, forts and palaces are nestled here. It is the first touristy near Delhi if you are heading towards Jaipur. There is a famous luxury train between Delhi and Alwar known as Fairy Queen which gives you an ambience of a five star hotel. This luxurious ride is an amazing experience while traveling from Delhi to Alwar. The huge Alwar fort largely known as Bala-Quila on the top of the town kissing the sky is the protector monument of Alwar. Tour this place in the pleasant months of September and February. The most haunted place of India, the Bhangarh fort is also rooted here with all its horrible mysteries. Nobody has enough courage to unfold it and tourist are not allowed to enter this place by the fall of dusk. To add sweetness to your Alwar trip, you must taste the famous milk cake which is locally known as Alwar ka Mawa or Alwar Kalakand in Kalakand market.
KURUKSHETRA – THE PLACE WHERE YOU UNDERSTAND BHAGWAD GITA
Distance from Delhi – approx. 154 km
By the time we hear Kurukshetra, the word ‘Mahabharata’ comes in our idea box. Obviously this place has been the holy land to witness the epic battle between the modest Pandavas and cruel Kauravas. One of the oldest places to be the origin of great Bhagwad Gita, Kurukshetra still narrates all the stories which took place in those ancient times of our legend Rishi-Munis. The most revered sites of Kurukshetra include Jyotisar where Lord Krishna delivered Bhagwad Gita to his friend Arjuna to make him realize his duty in the middle of the battle. Brahma Sarovar of Kurukshetra is the Hindu pilgrimage here. Being a hindu city, it also houses the great Persian style tomb known as Sheikh Chilli’s Tomb. The city of Kurukshetra is covered with 49 Kos Minars which were used to measure the distances at the time of Mughal age. Finding yourself in the place where the sacred Hindu book was delivered is an amazing feeling. Kurukshetra is the place where you can find the answers of life just like Arjuna found.
UNCHAGAON – THE FUN-FILLED VILLAGE LIFE WITH FORT SUPERVISED UNDER TEN YEAR OLD KING.
Distance from Delhi – approx. 101 km
Unchagaon is a beautiful village of Uttarpradesh with river Ganga nearby and the place where you can spot playful dolphins and crocodile if your luck is in favor. This small Indian village has a wonderful fort known as Unchagaon Fort which after the renovation under a ten year old king has become the major attraction of this place. Today majority of people call Unchagaon as Unchagaon Fort. Today this fort serves as a Royal hotel to its guests providing all the lavish comfort. You can enjoy the recreational activities at this royal fort. Unchagaon itself is famous for pottery making and jiggery making. You should not miss the opportunity to try making pots and jiggery by yourself when you are in Unchagaon.
GARHMUKTESHWAR – THE LAND WHICH CELEBRATES BATHING FAIR (GANGA FAIR)
Distance from Delhi – approx. 100 km
The village covered in the religion of Hinduism along with Divine River Ganga is the most revered place in the Indian province of Uttarpradesh. The famous Mukteshwar Mahadeva temple adorns goddess Ganga. The Ganga banks surrounded by eighty Sati Pillars are the place where people worship for their dead relatives. Garhmukteshwar is highly prominent for the bathing fair that takes place every year under the full-moon. At this time, this place becomes an amazing eye candy as large amount of people gather here and take shelters in tents. The whole place is glows and the holiest river Ganga looks so mesmerizing with people taking dip into its water in the hope of getting pure out of all the negativities. Garhmukteshwar is a getaway for the purification of your body and soul. Thus it is the best place to visit near Delhi.