Heading for a long weekend? Check out these fantabulous weekend getaways near Delhi.

Delhi is known to be a blessed city not only politically but geographically too. Settled near to hills, the place enjoys pleasant weather for most of the year and this might be the reason why a large number of people in other states come here to grab exciting career opportunities. And when it comes to spare some quality time with your family and friends, there are various exciting holiday destinations near Delhi that are a treat to visit.

Let’s get to explore some of the best weekend getaways near Delhi.

1.       Kasol, Parvati Valley

Kasol is another name for Parvati valley, which lies on the banks of Parvati River. It is nearly five hours away from Delhi and there are flights, trains and buses to take you there. But it is suggested to go for a bus or rented cars. Once you visit there, you will come across numerous cafés and shops. There is no need to worry about accommodation, but don’t expect too much either. You can sit by the banks or take a stroll into the valley. If you want to trek instead of just laying, leave at dawn and definitely trek to Kheerganga. You must also trek to Malana.

2.       Mcleodganj

A mountain lover's heaven and of course enclosed by mesmerising mountains. There are churches, the beautiful Himachal Stadium, and Triund is a place, you must-visit. You can also take your time out and visit all the ranges in that belt, like the Dhauladhar range, from where again you can visit other viewpoints. Dharamshala is located only 10 kilometers away, so you can choose to be there or go for a day long visit. You can find guest houses or hotels at affordable rates, with elementary amenities.

3.       Kasauli

This heavenly location is just 10 hours away from the national capital. The striking sunset, the age-old club of Himachal Pradesh, the mall, rough churches. Another beautiful small hillside village is Chail, where you can trek halfway or take a cab full way. It essentially supports the local culture and lifestyle. It is at a bit higher elevation than Shimla and oversees the expanse of Punjab and Haryana. Man-ki-point is another famous peak in Kasauli.

4.       Varanasi

One of the most popular and historic temple cities of North India is Varansi or Benaras. The ‘Ganga Aarti’ is the most penetrating spiritual experience you will everget. The whole city gathers at AssiGhat for this regular scheduled routine. You can choose to rent boats and see the spiritual practice from the boats, and there is one thing for sure that it is a rare experience. The city is jammed and you must choose your accommodation carefully. Indulge, splurge, and delve into the delicious sweets primarily, ‘Rabri’, ‘Kheer’, ‘Jalebi’ and the vert popular ‘BanarasiPaan’. It is also a good place to shop ethnic clothes and even sarees.

With so many weekend getaways near Delhi, there is always an option to explore when you’re in the national capital of India.