Road Trips and Weekend Getaways from Delhi

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Road Trips from Delhi

New Delhi is the capital of India and it is a busy capital. There are quite a number of places which make for perfect weekend getaways from Delhi and to take a break from your routine. Here are a few recommended road trips from Delhi where you can experience flat straight roads or tackle the Hairpin bends in the hills and mountains nearby.

Road trips from Delhi

Road trip from Delhi to Garhmukteshwar

This is one of the popular road trips from Delhi. The river Ganges flows here and is the closet point for people from Delhi to have bath in the holy river. If you are lucky you can spot Dolphins in the river.

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Distance: 105 kms            Time Taken: 2 hours 30 minutes

There are 33 Petrol Pumps, 21 Toilets and 30 Food Joints on this road trip.

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Road trip from Delhi to Agra

Agra is the where the Taj Mahal is in one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Agra has a very rich history and the architecture of the historical monuments speak for it.

On you r way to Agra you can also visit the sacred city of Mathura.

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Agra (Source)

Distance: 233 kms            Time Taken: 4 hours

There are 11 Petrol Pumps, 47 Toilets and 17 Food Joints on this road trip.

Road trip from  Delhi to Dehradun

Dehradun is a hill town in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas. It has the Ganges and Yamuna rivers flowing on either side. It is known for its beautiful and serene landscape and atmosphere. Along with the landscapes it also a number of temples.

On your way to Dehradun you can visit the tomb of Khwaja Khizr in Sonipat.

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Dehradun (Source)

Distance: 244 kms            Time Taken: 6 hours

There are 70 Petrol Pumps, 25 Toilets and 75 Food Joints on this road trip.

Road trip from Delhi to Kasauli

Kasauli is a hill station built and developed during the British Empire. This is a beautiful hill station with a very calm and relaxing atmosphere. A very good place to spend some quality time with your family.

On your way to Kasauli you can visit Gurudwara Shri Badshahi Bagh Sahib in Ambala or the Pinjore Gardens.

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Kasauli (Source)

Distance: 231 kms            Time Taken: 5 hours

There are 97 Petrol Pumps, 23 Toilets and 122 Food Joints on this road trip.

Road trip from Delhi to Jaipur

Jaipur, the Pink City, the Royal City, has a very rich history and culture. The place has beautiful lakes and hills and also magnificent monuments like the Hawa Mahal and other palaces and forts.

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Jaipur (Source)

Distance: 281 kms            Time Taken: 5 hours

There are 47 Petrol Pumps, 25 Toilets and 78 Food Joints on this road trip.

Road trip from Delhi to Alwar / Sariska Tiger Reserve

Alwar is famous for the Sariska Tiger Reserve in the Alwar Hills. It also has rich culture and heritage. There are a few historical monuments here Bala Quila, Bhangarh Fort etc.

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Alwar (Source)

Distance: 166 kms            Time Taken: 3 hours 30 minutes

There are 33 Petrol Pumps, 28 Toilets and 49 Food Joints on this road trip.

Road trip from Delhi to Nainital

Nainital is a very popular hill station with beautiful lakes and scenery. It is honeymoon paradise with calm and refreshing atmosphere. A hill station which can be visited almost throughout the year.

On your way to Nainital you can visit Sattal a group of seven fresh water lakes.

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Nainital (Source)

Distance: 231 kms            Time Taken: 5 hours

There are 55 Petrol Pumps, 21 Toilets and 56 Food Joints on this road trip.

Road trip from Delhi to Rishikesh

It is one of the holiest place in India and it is also known as a pilgrimage town. It also quite a few Yoga centres. Over the past few years it is also becoming known for adventure sports like White Water Rafting, Bungee jumping etc.

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Rishikesh (Source)

Distance: 242 kms            Time Taken: 6 hours

There are 88 Petrol Pumps, 19 Toilets and 229 Food Joints on this road trip.

Road trip from Delhi to Fagu

Fagu is a tiny village near Shimla. It has a very picturesque landscape and has some rare and beautiful views of the mountains.

On your way you can visit Shri Sankat Mochan or the Viceregal Lodge near Shimla.

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Fagu (Source)

Distance: 231 kms            Time Taken: 5 hours

There are 87 Petrol Pumps, 27 Toilets and 89 Food Joints on this road trip.

Road trip from Delhi to Dharamshala

This a beautiful and scenic place in the Kangra Valley surrounded by dense forest and streams. This maybe a long road trip but the destination that much more worth it.

On your way you can visit the Ropar Wetland a man-made freshwater riverine

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Dharamshala (Source)

Distance: 475 kms            Time Taken: 9 hours

There are 82 Petrol Pumps, 28 Toilets and 110 Food Joints on this road trip.

Road trip from Delhi to Lansdowne

Lansdowne is a quiet and unspoiled hill station in Uttrakhand. It is famous for the Himalayan ranges, snow covered peaks and its pine forests. It is one of the offbeat weekend getaways from Delhi which is rising in popularity.

You can extend your trip and visit the Jim Corbett National Park.

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Lansdowne (Source)

There are 48 Petrol Pumps, 19 Toilets and 69 Food Joints on this road trip.

Distance: 261 kms            Time Taken: 6 hours 30 minutes

Road trip from Delhi to Amritsar

Amritsar is very well known around the world for The Golden Temple also known as Harmandir Sahib Gurudwara. Also The Wagah Border is visited from here to witness the retreat ceremony.

On you r way to Amritsar you can visit Gurudwara Shri Badshahi Bagh Sahib or Ibrahim Lodhi’s tomb.

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Amritsar (Source)

There are 173 Petrol Pumps, 24 Toilets and 139 Food Joints on this road trip.

Distance: 448 kms            Time Taken: 7 hours 30 minutes

Road trip from Delhi to Dalhousie

Dalhousie is a popular tourist destination known for its magnificent scenery. It has a number of river streams and mountains and mesmerizing landscapes.

On your way you can visit the Devi Talab Mandir or the Kanjli Wetlands near Jalandhar

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Dalhousie (Source)

There are 122 Petrol Pumps, 25 Toilets and 123 Food Joints on this road trip.

Distance: 558 kms            Time Taken: 9 hours 30 minutes

Some of these road trips from Delhi can be done in one day based how much driving/riding you are comfortable with in a day. Other road trips from Delhi are the ones to Mussoire, Manali, Chopra, Udaipur etc.

If some weekend getaways from Delhi that are popular and not mentioned here please let us know in the comments. A special thanks to Ved from FSRMC, for inputs on this article.

Loved our list of weekend getaways from Delhi?

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These road trips from Delhi can be customized and if you wish to create your own road trip Log on to ScoutMyTrip – The Ultimate Road Trip Planner. Want to make your road trips fun? Check our list of road trip games. Also read up on some road trip hacks that will go a long way  in making your weekend getaways from Delhi stress free.

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