Places to visit near Delhi

There are various incredible places to visit near Delhi for short drives and escapes from the bustling city. The places  mentioned here are the tourist places near Delhi all within 300 kms. Delhi is huge and sometimes just to reach the border towards your destination may take you an hour or more.

It has innumerable monuments, heritage sites and holiday spots, yet is one of the biggest base to start mini vacations from. Delhi forms the biggest link to many points of interest nearby for the perfect weekend getaways you are yearning for.

Check out the most exciting places to visit near Delhi within 300 kms.

Road trip from Delhi to Agra

The most obvious and popular tourist places near Delhi for every avid traveler is Agra which is just 200 kms away. With the Yamuna Expressway travel time is reduced to just 3 hours to reach Agra. It is famous for the Taj Mahal. It’s a dream for history buffs with outstanding Mughal and Rajput architecture laced with the flavour of romance. It is truly a photographer’s delight.

If you plan to go to Agra do not miss the incredibly beautiful carvings and architecture at Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri and Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb.

Distance: 233 km via Taj Express Highway/Yamuna Expy (3 h 56 min)

246 km via NH509 or NH19 or NH 44 (5 h 16 min)

Road trip from Delhi to Mathura

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One of the top choice of places to visit near Delhi within 300 kms is Mathura, synonymous with Lord Krishna. A perfect weekend destination for a fun drive down the Taj Express Highway.

Mathura the sacred city is a hot spot of culture and civilization (3000 years old) to rejuvenate your senses. For those interested in Indian religion and mythology, Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi (Lord Krishna’s birth place) on Vishram Ghat (at the Yamuna Banks), Dwarkadhish Temple and Sati Burj (16^th Century) are situated here.

Holi (Indian festival of colors) in Mathura is most popular for tourists due to its typically unique style, vibrancy and rituals attached.

Distance: 185 km (3 h 19 min)

Road trip from Delhi to Bharatpur

One of the top tourist places near Delhi is the famous bird sanctuary Bharatpur a part of the Keoladeo (Lord Shiva) Ghana National Park. It is home to various bird species like the, Siberian crane, warblers, kingfishers, hawks and pelicans. The sanctuary is surreal and intensely beautiful at the same time.

A cycle ride bird watching literally is the most recommended way to travel around the sanctuary. Morning is the best time to catch sight of some rare species and then head towards the adjacent Lohagarh Fort (18^th century) surrounded by a moat. Lohagarh is at an elevation of 183 m(600ft.) also called the “Eastern Gateway To Rajasthan”.

Distance: 199 km (2h 33min)

Road trip from Delhi to Jaipur

Jaipur is one the most popular places to visit near Delhi for a weekend trip out and it falls on the Golden Tourism Triangle of Delhi-Jaipur-Agra. It is a heritage city with three famous forts namely – Amber, Nahargarh and Jaigarh drawing tourists from world over.

Jaipur is one of the richest and most tourist friendly city for a perfect weekend getaway from Delhi within 300 kms. It is a cultural and traditional extravaganza, not to miss the mouth watering flavors of Rajasthani cuisines.

Distance: 285 kms (5 h 24 min)

Road trip from Delhi to Rishikesh

Looking for tourist places near Delhi to go somewhere memorable where you want to go again and again – the holy Rishikesh (Lord of the Senses) is the name of the place.

It is a paradise in Uttrakhand state in the form of a small hilly town state known for being a center of meditation and yoga. It is also called the “Yoga Capital of the World” due to various famous yoga retreats and centers within 300 km of Delhi.

Rishikesh is a heady mix of spirituality and nature. Perfect for a backpacking trip out of Delhi,  it offers adventure activities like rafting on river Ganges, cliff hanging and trekking to name a few.

Distance: 242 km (5 h 51 min)

Road trip from Delhi to Nainital

Nainital is one of the most popular places to visit near Delhi, be it a solo or a couple looking for a romantic getaway. It is populated by tourists all year through with small incredibly beautiful towns like Sattal and Naukuchiatal nearby.

The Nainital Lake boat ride and the misty hills surrounding it are the highlights of your Nainital trip. Once a British Hill Station a cable car runs for tourists to enjoy the ‘Snow View Observation Point’ (at 2270m height). The Himalayan resort town is surrounded by mountains like Nana Peak in Uttrakhand.

For avid readers one should check out various old libraries in the Nainital area.

Distance: 303.5 km (6 h 56 min)

Road trip from Delhi to Mussoorie

If you are looking for tourist places near Delhi, Mussoorie should be ear marked as one of your first travel destinations. It is rightly called the Queen Of Hills due to its magnificently beautiful landscape and natural beauty.

Its breathtaking view of the Doon Valley and snow-capped peaks makes it one of the most visited hill stations in India. Nestled in the lap of the mountains with the Himalayas as the backdrop and weekend resorts at every nook and corner, Mussoorie makes a perfect place to visit near Delhi.

Recommended visits are the “Camel’s Back Road” and “Gun Hill” to be closest to nature and accessible by a cable car on the mall Road. Kempty Falls, Happy Valley, The Company Garden and the St. Mary’s Church are top of the list when you want to play tourist in Mussoorie.

Distance:  297.7 km (7 h 7 min)

Road trip from Delhi to Landsdowne

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Craving for the quiet surreal escape from the city madness – one of the perfect weekend places to visit near Delhi within 300 kms, is situated a little hill station Landsdowne. Its tall oaks trees, majestic peaks and lovely smelling pine forests are a paradise for tourists.

For the adventure lovers Landsdowne offers jungle safari or a boat ride on the Bhulla Lake. Highly recommended for the spiritually inclined, the best place to visit are Tareshwar Mahadev and Kanvashram.

After exploring the above destinations recommended by ScoutMyTrip – The Ultimate Road Trip Planner I bet you have checked the fuel in your car.

How many of these tourist places near Delhi you have visited?

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