Short trips from Delhi
Best getaways from Delhi.
From Delhi you can be in the Himalaya, the Rajasthan desert or a tiger reserve in one overnight bus or a short flight. These are the best short trips from Delhi NCR this season.
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Uttar Pradesh
Agra
The Taj Mahal at sunrise, a red fort and a ghost city.
October to March is cool enough for long monument days; misty winter dawns make the Taj look like it's floating.
3–4 hours by road or 1 hr 40 min on the Gatimaan Express Oct – Mar2 days · from ₹1,800/daySee the 2-day plan - 02
Uttarakhand
Jim Corbett
India's oldest national park: tigers, elephants and the Ramganga river.
Dhikala, the park's heart, usually opens in mid-November; winter brings misty mornings and good sightings.
About 6 hours by road to Ramnagar Nov – Jun3 days · from ₹3,000/daySee the 3-day plan - 03
Uttarakhand
Mussoorie
The Queen of the Hills and the quiet lanes of Landour.
Winter skies are clear enough to see the snow range, and the occasional January snowfall is a big draw from Delhi.
About 6–7 hours by road, or fly to Dehradun Oct – May2 days · from ₹2,000/daySee the 2-day plan - 04
Himachal Pradesh
Shimla
The old summer capital, its Mall Road and the toy train through 100 tunnels.
Christmas on the Ridge and the first snowfall, usually in late December or January, make winter Shimla's most magical season.
Train to Kalka, then the toy train; or 7–8 hours by road Oct – Apr3 days · from ₹2,000/daySee the 3-day plan - 05
Himachal Pradesh
McLeod Ganj
Little Lhasa: monasteries, momos and the trek to Triund.
October and November bring the clearest views of the Dhauladhar and the best weather for the Triund trek before winter sets in.
Overnight Volvo bus, or fly to Kangra Oct – Nov, Mar – Jun3 days · from ₹1,500/daySee the 3-day plan - 06
Rajasthan
Ranthambore
Tigers among the ruins of a thousand-year-old fort.
The park reopens on 1 October after the monsoon; winter safaris are cool and the forest is green, with good tiger sightings.
About 5 hours by train to Sawai Madhopur Oct – May2 days · from ₹3,000/daySee the 2-day plan - 07
Punjab
Amritsar
The Golden Temple, the border ceremony and the best kulchas in India.
Cool winter days suit long hours at the temple, and Diwali and Gurpurab light the Golden Temple up spectacularly.
About 6 hours on the Shatabdi, or a 1-hour flight Oct – Mar2 days · from ₹1,500/daySee the 2-day plan - 08
Uttarakhand
Nainital
A lake town ringed by seven hills, with Bhimtal and Sattal close by.
October and November are crisp and clear, with views of the snow peaks from Snow View, before the cold of December.
Overnight train to Kathgodam Oct – Jun3 days · from ₹1,800/daySee the 3-day plan - 09
Himachal Pradesh
Tirthan Valley & Jibhi
Wooden homestays by a trout river, at the edge of a national park.
Autumn colours in October and November, then snow on Jalori Pass from December, with quiet cosy homestays.
Overnight bus to Aut Oct – Dec, Mar – May4 days · from ₹1,500/daySee the 4-day plan - 10
Uttarakhand
Chopta & Tungnath
The trek to the world's highest Shiva temple and the Chandrashila summit.
October and November give the clearest Himalayan views of the year; from December the trail turns into a snow trek.
Train or bus to Rishikesh, then 7–8 hours by road Oct – Dec, Mar – May4 days · from ₹1,500/daySee the 4-day plan
Good questions
What are the best weekend getaways from Delhi?
Agra, Jim Corbett, Mussoorie, Shimla, McLeod Ganj are the most popular short trips from Delhi right now.
What is the cheapest trip from Delhi?
McLeod Ganj, from about ₹1,500 a day per person on a budget, plus travel (Overnight Volvo bus, or fly to Kangra).
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