Extended Weekend – A Getaway to Explore Beauties near Delhi

Weekends are the time to rejoice and if it’s a long weekend than it tempts the delhiites to pack their bags to explore out natural and adventurous beauties of the fabulous places near Delhi. There are the various locations to visit in India and if you explore them out with your family or friends in a car or bike trip, it will fill you with loads of excitement and thrill. Some of the destinations that you can visit during the long weekend holidays are:

• Naukuchiatal

Naukuchiatal near the most famous tourist destination Nainital is a spectacular hill station. It spellbinds the visitors with its serene emerald green lake with nine corners, green valleys and picturesque backdrops. You can take pleasure of boating during your holiday trip.

Delhi to Naukuchiatal Time: 7.20 Hr.
Delhi to Naukuchiatal Distance: 365 km

How to Reach Naukuchiatal from Delhi:
By Air: Pantnagar, Uttrakhand is the nearest Airport from Naukuchiatal. Its around 70 km and roughly 2 hours drive from Naukuchiatal.

By Train: Kathgodam Railway station is the nearest railway station from Naukuchital, which is about 35 km away. Daily 2 trains run between Kathgodam and Delhi.

By Bus: Naukuchiatal is well connected with nearby cities like Nainital (26 km) and direct buses to Nainital is available from Anand Vihar ISBT.

• Munsiyari

Munsiyari in Uttrakhand is undoubtedly the best place to visit during extended weekends, as its mesmerizing landscapes will make your holiday time memorable. You can indulge yourselves in various activities in Munsiyari such as mountain climbing and trekking.

Delhi to Munsiyari Time: 15 Hr.
Delhi to Munsiyari Distance: 600 km

How to Reach Munsiyari from Delhi:
By Air: Naini Saini Airport is the closest Airport from Munsiyari which is around 125 km from the town.

By Train: Tanakpur Railway station is the nearest railway station from Munsiyari, which is about 275 km away.

By Bus: Munsiyari is around 600 km from Delhi and the journey can be very tiring so it will be better if you can break the journey and cover a few points on the way to Munsiyari. Uttarakhand Transport Corporation buses are available from Anand Vihar ISBT.

• Darang

Explore the scenic and compelling beauty of nature in this beautiful hill station of Himachal Pradesh. You can take pleasure of scenic beauty of Dauladhar range from here. The valleys of the place are filled with tea garden you will feel the compelling aroma of fresh tea leaves in the atmosphere.

Delhi to Darang Time: 7.30 Hr.
Delhi to Darang Distance: 425 km

How to Reach Darang from Delhi:
By Air: Dharamsala Airport in Himachal is the closest Airport from Darang which is around 20 km from the town.

By Train: Pathankot Railway station is the nearest railway station from Darang, which is about 100 km away.

By Bus: Direct Volvo or Himachal Tourism Busses are available from Delhi.

• Kausani

The spectacular hill station in Uttrakhand mesmerizes its visitors with its magnificent untouched natural beauty. You can also witness the snow-capped hills of Nanda Devi, Nandakot and Trishul from the site.

Delhi to Kausani Time: 10.30 Hrs.
Delhi to Kausani Distance: 460 km

How to Reach Kausani from Delhi:
By Air: Dehradun Airport in Uttarakhand is the closest Airport from Kausani which is around 157 km from the town.

By Train: Kathgodam Railway station is the nearest railway station from Kausani, which is about 64 km away.

By Bus: Direct Volvo or Uttarakhand Tourism Busses are available from Delhi.

• Dundlod

Dundlod, a small village in Rajasthan, is an ideal place for art and history lovers. You can sight beautiful architectural monuments here as it houses various baolis, castles and havelis of historical times that are the combination of Rajputana and Mughal architecture.

Delhi to Dundlod Time: 5.30 Hrs.
Delhi to Dundlod Distance: 260 km

How to Reach Dundlod from Delhi:
By Air: Sanganeer Airport in Rajasthan is the closest Airport from Dundlod which is around 128 km from the town.

By Train: Dundlod has its own Railway station which is well connected to other cities.

By Bus: Direct buses are available to Sikar which is 38 km away from Dundlod.