One Day Road Trips From Delhi

Delhi is a busy city where everyone has a hectic schedule. One of the best things however, of staying in this city, is that there are many places in its close vicinity where you can head to if you want to escape the crowd and the hustle-bustle even for a day. These destinations offer the much-needed respite. Also, if you have booked your cheap tickets to Delhi from UK with an aim to explore the capital city and have some extra days left, you can utilize your time by traveling to the following places and enhance your holiday experience.

Mathura-Vrindavan: Mathura, the birth place of Lord Krishna, along with the temple city of Vrindavan is one of the most significant places for Hindu devotees. Located at a distance of 160 kilometer from New Delhi, it is easily reachable within 3 hours by road and it takes around same time by train as well. The exciting destination has a galaxy of temples ISKCON Temple, Marble Temple, Dwarkadhish Temple, Vishram Ghat, and Lord Krishna’s birth place which is now a temple. A trip to Mathura-Vrindavan is a must to immerse in divine experiences.

Agra: The Pride of India and an epitome of love, the Taj Mahal draws countless visitors from all over the world to Agra.  It is the most significant destination near India’s capital city Delhi. The exciting place can be reached by train as well as by road in less than 4 hours. In addition to the masterpiece Taj Mahal, Agra is also closely located to the majestic Fatehpur Sikri, founded by a 16th-century Mughal emperor and it solely reflects the grandeur of the past.

Neemrana Fort Palace:  Located at around two hours’ drive on Delhi-Jaipur National Highway, Neemrana is favourite day trip destination for all kinds of travellers. The magical destination boasts natural beauty, vibrant atmosphere and historical treasures. The fort turned resort is unique in many ways and offers a lot to explore. Visitors can choose to relax and soak up the divine nature or take an intoxicating Ayurvedic spa. Adventure lovers can opt for an exciting zip-line experience.

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary: The small city of Bharatpur in Rajasthan is the perfect place to head to especially during the winter months when migratory birds from the colder regions of the world, make the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary their home. Although the tourist place has many things for visitors, this nature’s paradise is a haven for bird lovers. The Bird Sanctuary is also known as Keoladeo Ghana National Park and is home to indigenous water-birds as well as migratory water birds and waterside birds, with other wild animals such as Sambar, Chital, Nilgai and Boar.

Alwar: For travellers who are looking for a calm and slow vacation, Alwar is the place to be. If you drive by car, it takes around 3-4 hours to reach the town. Alwar is a popular gateway for Sariska Tiger Reserve. In addition to jungle safari, the small town has an incredible lake with gorgeous views and boating facilities, a fascinating fort known as Bala Quila and the City Palace.

Delhi is surrounded by many interesting places that are of diverse nature. Avail the options for a short city break and enjoy moments of fun and relaxation with friends and family.