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10 Top Long Weekend Road Trips from Delhi

10 Top Long Weekend Road Trips from Delhi

The winter season in north India boosts the travel spirit in adventure lovers. For those of you residing in the capital of India, we have organized a rundown of the most ideal getaway spots close to Delhi in December. The best road trips near to Delhi in winters take you on a ride through a set of adventure experiences, wild, and mysticism of North India.

Travel adds your life with fun, experience, fervor and blissful recollections. What's more exciting? When your road trip is from the capital of the country, Delhi then you not only have the chance to recollect memories but also have some good times.

Thus, if you are planning a weekend getaway or just a vacation from Delhi, here is a selective rundown of the best spots to let you know where you can go!

Top Road Trips from Delhi this December:

Jim Corbett National Park

A road trip to Jim Corbett would be one of the best experiences for a fun and adventurous trip. You can relax while partaking in the ceaseless activities in Jim Corbett.

The best course to take from Delhi to Jim Corbett National Park by road from Delhi is through Gajraula prompting Moradabad and Kashipur towards Ramnagar.

Things you could do at the Jim Corbett National Park:

Jungle safari at Jim Corbett

Elephant ride at Jim Corbett

Drench at Corbett Waterfall

River Rafting

Visit the Garjiya Devi Temple

Explore the Corbett Museum

Best time to visit Jim Corbett National Park: The best time for a road trip to Jim Corbett from Delhi is during the winter that is from November to February. However, since the temperature is pleasant throughout the year here, you might in fact visit any time according to your convenience.

Distance in kilometers from Delhi to Jim Corbett National Park: The distance from Delhi to Jim Corbett National Park is 244.3 km by means of vehicle.

Time required to complete the trip: You'll require around 5 hours to reach Jim Corbett National Park.

Ranikhet

The distance between Delhi to Ranikhet is 350.5 km by means of NH9, and this will take you 9 hours. It absolutely relies on the refueling breaks you are taking. As you arrive at Ranikhet, the magnificence of the spot will clarify for you every one of the justifications why Ranikhet is considered as one of the most famous attractions in Uttarakhand.

Top Places to Visit in Ranikhet:

Golf Ground

Chaubatia Garden

Rani Jheel

Majkhali

Kalika

Manila Village

Kumaon Regimental Centre Museum

Tarikhet Village

Sadar Bazaar

Lansdowne

You can venture out from Delhi to Lansdowne by road via bus or driving. The distance from Delhi and Lansdowne is around 280 Km. It's a 6-8 hours' drive. Take the route from Ghaziabad-Modinagar-Meerut.

Places to visit in Lansdowne:

Tip N Top

Snow Point

Kalagarh Tiger Reserve

Darwan Singh Museum

War Memorial

Takeshwar Mahadev Temple

Lansdowne Trip Travel Cafe

Rishikesh

Rishikesh is rightly defined as the Yoga Capital of the World and the best white river rafting site in India. Rishikesh offers ample of activities which draw in the spiritual followers as well as the adventure lovers. Start your road trip from New Delhi to Meerut, through Muzaffarnagar and Roorkee. You will reach Rishikesh via Haridwar by means of NH 334.

Things to do in Rishikesh:

River Rafting

Camping

Bungee Jumping

Body Surfing

Trekking

Rappelling

Cliff Jumping

Places to visit in Rishikesh: 

Lakshman Jhula

Ganga Aarti

Jumpin Heights

Byasi

Kaudiyala

Rishikund

Tera Manzil Temple

Lakshman Temple

Vashistha Cave

Beatles Ashram

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

Smash Jhula

Triveni Ghat

Parmarth Niketan

Nainital

The road between Delhi to Nainital is loaded with gorgeous scenic landscape, refreshing mountains and valleys.

Delhi - Nainital through Rampur, this course takes you from Delhi-Ghaziabad-Hapur-Garh Mukteshwar-Gajraula and afterward you have to drive through Rampur towards Haldwani and Kathgodam and finally arriving at Nainital.

Best Places to Visit in Nainital:

Eco Cave Garden

Naina Devi Temple

Naini Lake

Snow view point

The Lands End

Things to do in Nainital:

Mall Road

Boatingin Naini Lake

Adventure sports

Jaipur

Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and home to rich glorious strongholds and havelis and draw in travelers from everywhere for its luxury resorts, adventure tourism, festivals and traditional food.

The distance from Delhi to Jaipur via road takes around 284 km which requires 5 hours to cover depending on the stops you make on the way. Fortunately, the road is in good condition, you can take any vehicle you want.

Places to Visit in Jaipur:

Chokhi Dhani

Ranthambhore National Park

Jal Mahal

Lohagarh Fort Resort

Nahargarh Fort

Royal Resorts

Tree House Resort

Amer Fort

Agra

Agra is one of the most beautiful cities situated on the banks of the River Yamuna, known for its beautiful monument of love, the Taj Mahal, famous around the world. The distance is 281km and this route is mostly taken by vacationers who travel to Agra from Delhi via car taking the Yamuna expressway.

Best places to visit in Agra:

Taj Mahal

Agra Fort

Fatehpur Sikri

Jahangir Mahal

Authentic Food

Jama Masjid

Mehtab Bagh

Anguri Bagh

Dayal Bagh

Humayun's Mosque (Humayun Ka Makbara)

Itmad-Ud-Daulah

Boat Ride at Yamuna River

Vrindavan/Mathura

The distance between Delhi and Vrindavan on this route is somewhere near 183 KM and requires generally 3.5 hours. Distance and time taken to drive from Delhi to Vrindavan by means of Taj Express Highway/Yamuna Expressway is around 3.5 hours. This is the best route to take a trip from Delhi to Vrindavan, in fact the fastest route you can take from Delhi to Vrindavan.

Places to visit in Mathura/ Vrindavan:

Shri Krishna Janmsthan Temple

The Dwarkadeesh Temple

Vishram Ghat

RangjiTemple

Radha kund

Kusum Sarovar

Vaishno Devi Dham

Shimla

The distance between Delhi to Shimla is 342 km. It takes around 8-10 hours to reach, depending upon the number of refueling breaks and stops you take. The road is gorgeous that offers entrancing scenic views of the mountains and valleys.

Places to visit in Shimla:

The Ridge

Kufri

Mall Road

Green Valley

Chadwick Waterfall

Christ Church

Tara Devi Temple

Kalka Shimla Toy Train

Himalayan Bird Park

Viceregal Lodge

Kiala Forest

Johnnie's Wax Museum

Manila

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The distance from Delhi to Manila is around 540 km which will be covered within 12-13 hours. As the road conditions are good, this is one of the most famous routes and much of the time this route is used by voyagers to arrive at Manali from Delhi.

Places to visit in Manali:

Hadimba Temple

Old Manali

Rohtang Pass

Bhrigu Lake

Manu Temple

Solang Valley

Manali Gompa

Hampta Pass

Manikaran

Jogini Waterfalls

Great Himalayan National Park

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