AGRA – A DIVINE TASTE OF MUGHAL FLAVOUR
Distance from Delhi – 217 km by road, 180 km by air, and 195 km by train.
Agra is the thickest city of the Indian State of Uttarpradesh with marvelous evidences of Mughal Empire and the widespread mouth watering sweet Petha made up of white pumpkins. Lying along the longest tributary river Yamuna/Jumna of the holiest Ganga, Agra is the best weekend getaway to explore the Mughal era. The top tourist attraction is the top revenue generator monument, the Taj Mahal in the name of unconditional love of Shah Jahan for his darling wife Mumtaz. It also reminds the great architect Ustad Ahmed and the rigorous hard work of 24,000 workmen. It is the masterpiece which took 17 years to become the one of its kind. You must take an ID card to get the entry of Taj Mahal. There are few souvenir shops where you can get yourself lovely marble or crystal Taj Mahal souvenirs. The store room is little away from the Taj Mahal entry gates, so it’s better to keep your bags in the store room first. At a distance of only 2.5 kms, you will come across the huge Red Fort of  Agra which will make you feel like you  are in Chandni Chowk of Delhi. The Agra’s Lal Quila or Agra Fort is the stunning monument made up of red sandstones by Akbar, the Great. The massive Fateh Pur Sikri is the Mughal kingdom of Akbar circled by the 11 km long barricade which takes you to the amazing places like Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, Ibadat Khanna, Panch Mahal, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Jama Masjid, Buland Darwaza and much more. Akbar’s Tomb is also a touristy. The best place to shop here is Sadar Bazaar if you are fond of leather products and don’t leave Agra without tasting Petha.
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MATHURA – THE REPLAY OF THE KRISHNA’S STORIES
Distance from Delhi – 162 km by road, 136 km by air, and 141 km by train.
Mathura is the holy land of the amazing personality Lord Krishna. If you are in Agra, you can reach this divine place within 1-2 hours. You will be taken aback by the wonderful sites of temples of lovelord Krishna. As we all are familiar with the stories of naughty young Krishna to the Kindest Old Krishna, this place fills you with great sense of nostalgia. The top places to visit in Mathura includes Barsana which houses the temple of lovely Radha known as RadhaRani Temple, Gokul which is the place where Lord Krishna played his childhood with his mischievous acts, Kansa Quila which reminds the cruel maternal uncle of Lord Krishna who always wanted to kill him and the magnificent Dwarikadheesh Temple. The Braj Holi of Mathura is very famous. So must experience the festival of color in this sacred place once in your life.
VRINDAVAN
Another beautiful destination of Mathura is the adorable Vrindavan. This place is so calm and it serves as the perfect weekend getaway to release all your worries of hectic life and to get lost in the fascinating ambience of Hindu religion. The popular Love Temple or Prem Mandir is attracting large number of visitors who admires its night view which has no words to describe. The change of the colors of light of the temple makes you feel magical and you just don’t divert yourself as you are lost in the view. Another alluring temple is ISCKON Temple which is famous for its evening Aarti as you will spot foreigner devotees singing and dancing to show their gratitude towards Lord.
UDAIPUR – THE LOVE AFFAIR OF LAKES AND PALACES
Distance from Delhi – 673 km by road, 568 km by air, and 659 km by train.
Udaipur is the heaven-like place with rich culture and the noteworthy royal palaces. The Royal city is also called the city of lakes as it has seven interconnected lakes known as the seven sisters of Udaipur. It is the best weekend getaway to escape to the exquisite destination for getting the juice out of this treasure land. The young minds who are always wandering to unfold amazing places can get the best out of this place. The place offers beyond your imagination. You get the best views of dazzling lakes like Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar Lakes and Jaisamand Lake, Â palaces like the famous City Palace, Jag Mandir Palace and Sajjan Garh Palace, temples like Ekling ji Temple and Jagdish Temple. The car lovers can head towards the Vintage Car Museum. Get the adventure in the desert and walk along the road contemplating this marvelous land. Udaipur is the perfect bite to share the romance among love birds or newly-weds with the glorious ambience of mansions and rejuvenating fresh air due to the alluring lakes. MOUNT ABU- The one and only hill station of Rajasthan which is 165 km away from Udaipur is the beautiful small hill town popularly known as Mount Abu in the Aravallis. The large man-made water reservoir Nakki Lake is the focal point or the major attraction of this place. Mount Abu has few sunrise and sunset points. The favorite spot among the couples is the Honeymoon Point. Share your love with your partner in this beautiful point with the Sun up or down and the cool breeze which makes you hold you partner tighter. Mount Abu has other good places to visit as well.
RISHIKESH – THE DIVE INTO THE OCEAN OF HINDUISM Â
Distance from Delhi – 230 km by road and 191 km by air. As we all are so occupied in our daily life due to various reasons, we all need a break. So to plan a healthy spiritual weekend getaway is a wonderful idea. The best destination to accomplish this is Rishikesh of the Indian state of Uttarakhand which lies in the foothills of Himalayas. It is the place where Lord Rama once did meditation or ‘Tapasya’ (locally) to kill Ravana. The holistic place today serves as the best spiritual destination with best meditation and Yoga Centres. The famous tourist spot includes Hanging Lakshman Jhula over River Ganga, Gita Bhawan, Triveni Ghat, Neelkantha Mahadeva Temple. Rishikesh is a place to fill you with good vibrations. You can also get adventure in this sacred place. Adventure activities include water rafting, bunjee jumping, canyoning and mountain biking.
HARIDWAR
At a distance of 30 km, you can drop yourself into another most religious place Haridwar where people come from all around the globe to take a holy dip into the sacred river Ganga. It is the top pilgrimage site in India. It is also prominent for Gurukul which teaches Indian Arts and cultures. The great pandits take their classes from this traditional school. It is one of the four places where the biggest Kumbh Mela occurs. The Ganga Aarti is the must to attain site if you are in Haridwar. So never leave this place without being a part of overwhelming Ganga Aarti.
MUSSOORIE – Â LOVE FLOATING IN THE AIR
Distance from Delhi – 279 km by road and 219 km by air.
The wonderful hill station of Dehradun in the foothills of Garhwal Himalayas has always been a beautiful weekend Gateway for the people of Delhi. The place offers the mesmerizing scenic environment with mountains and pine trees. It was founded as the purpose of enjoying the alluring grassland and playing games by the British and even today it still remains the perfect spot for tourist from all over the place to have fun in the most favorable climate. The fascinating places of Mussorie includes Lal Tibba, Lake Mist, Kempty Falls, Gun Hill and Cloud’s End. If you are an enthusiast to see great mountains, then Lal Tibba is a perfect place which takes you to the highest level so that you can have the best view  of sacred mountains like Badrinath, Kedarnath etc. Boating in the slightly heart-shaped Lake mist with green water and good arrangements for sitting is the place for just contemplating the beauty of Mussoorie.
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NAINITAL – AN APPLE OF EYE
Distance from Delhi – 299 km by road and 235 km by air.
Named after the goddess Naina Devi, Nainital is the beautiful hill station in Dehradun with its beautiful Lakes and mountains. This famous hill station of Kumaon region is a popular weekend getaway which can make your weekend awesome. The charming Naini Lake which is the pride of Nainital has no words to describe. It was the lake which attracted an Englishman who first visited this lake and was so impressed with its beauty that he decided to set up a European colony in its shores. Boating in the alluring Naini Lake is enjoyed by the majority of tourists. In the movie ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ Rithik Roshan and Priti Zinta has also been spotted shooting a song in this serene lake with the emerald mountain around it. Other attractions of this charming land lie in Eco Cave Garden, The Mall Road, Naina Devi Temple, and Snow View Point. Except contemplating the grace of this land, you will find many adventures as well. You can enjoy paragliding and trekking to the highest Naina peak to get the panoramic view of Nainital.
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CORBETT – THE FLEE TO THE LAND OF BENGAL TIGERS
Distance from Delhi – 237 km by road and 182 km by air.
The dens of roaring Bengal Tigers is set up in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand in the form of a sanctuary which is famous worldwide and calls wildlife lovers throughout the year. Tiger is our national animal and this is the best place to have a closer look at them to know their lifestyle. Although we can’t imagine finding ourselves in front of dangerous tigers, but Jim Corbett National Park is the place where you would love to see tigers without any worries. Well to watch tigers is not lesser than any adventourous activity. If you are in Corbett, go for the safari. It is full of fun. The Kosi river of Corbett is also a noteworthy place. You can go for fishing and can spend time angling too. Corbett Museum, Garija Temple and Corbett waterfall are also tourist spots here. Wander this forested area, have fun, eat good food and stay at nearby hotels. You will get amazed with the place.
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BHARATPUR BIRD SANTUARY –Â
THE WINTER VACATION DESTINATION OF SIBERIAN CRANES.
Distance from Delhi – 199 km by road and 167 km by air.
The hunting ground of the kings of Bharatpur in the 18th century has turned to be the residence of several species of birds at the present time. The 250 years old Keoladeo Ghana National Park which was formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is the top wildlife tourist attraction of Rajasthan. It is also the most visited park by ornithologist (person studying birds). It is the only place to spot the Siberian crane which comes here in the winter as life in Siberia during winter becomes too tough for them. The morning and evening visitation to this bird sanctuary is highly recommended among tourist to witness the day and night life of the birds. You can backpack for this place throughout the year but the most favorable time would be for August – November and from October – February (to watch Siberian Crane). The other attractions nearby Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary include Bharatpur Government Museum, Bharatpur Palace, Lohagarh Fort and Deeg Palace.
SARISKA – THE JUNGLE BOOK
Distance from Delhi – 159 km by road and 135 km by air.
The curious kids who plots the stories of animals in their mind all the time has an amazing destination to spot the real wild animals and birds in the Alwar district of Rajasthan which is known as Sariska Tiger Reserve and is a wildlife sanctuary too. This place makes the Rajasthan wildlife tourism more demanding. The jungle safari to this park takes you to the world of various mammals and birds where you will forget about the internet-based world for a while. Here you get the chance to spot mammals like tiger, leopard, jungle cat, Indian Jackal, Chital, Sambhar, Nilgai and rhesus monkeys. Birds such as Grey Partridge, Kingfisher, and woodpecker can be watched. You will be assisted with the smart guides who will narrate about the place in a fantastic way. This place gives the unusual amazing foods to your eyes.
DHANAULTI – THE HILL TOWN CAMP-LIFE
Distance from Delhi – 293 km by road, 301 km by air.
In the middle of the pouplar hill stations Mussoorie and Chamba, there is one emerging hill town known as Dhanaulti from where you can have the mesmerizing view of the Swargarohini mountain range of Garhwal Himalaya. Swargarohini is said to be the place from where the ‘Pandavas’ started their journey towards heaven. Dhanaulti has a fascinating atmoshphere with mountains. There is a famous park called Eco Park with full of beautiful Deodar trees. This place offers you to watch many birds. If you wish to watch Dussehra Fair in any hill station, then Dhanaulti is the perfect place as the Ganga Dussehra fair in its Surkanda Devi Temple is spectacular. The king of vegetable, potato has its manufacturing garden here which is the famous potato Farm run by Government. You get all the adventure in this place like trekking, cycling and camping is the major part of adventure. You will get many camping resorts in this place among which ‘Camp- Awara’ is popular to provide you the best camp-life in Dhanulti. So if you wish to have a camping weekend in a hilly station, Dhanaulti is the best choice.
