Weekend Getaways Around Delhi
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Mussoorie
Mussoorie is a hill station in the Dehradun District of Uttarakhand, India. It is located about 290 km north from the of New Delhi. This hill station is situated in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan ranges and it is also known as the “Queen of the Hills”.
Mussoorie View From Top Of The Hill (Photo Credit: Mohithdotnet / CC BY-SA 3.0)
In Massoorie, Company Garden is popular tourist destination. During season, the Company Garden has a vast collection of flowers and plants. Picturesque Dhanaulti hill station is about 32 kilometres from Mussoorie. Mussoorie also had India’s largest roller skating rink. Mussoorie is a popular destination for honeymooning couples, mainly because of its relatively cool climate and calm and lovely environment.
Ropeway Car In Mussoorie (Photo Credit: Mohithdotnet / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Jaipur
Jaigarh Fort (Photo Credit: Acred99 / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Jaipur is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Jaipur is also known as the Pink City of India. Jaipur is an extremely popular tourist destination in Rajasthan and India. There are some dishes famous in Jaipur like Dal Baati Churma, Missi Roti etc and in sweet dishes include Ghevar, Feeni, Gajak, Chauguni ke laddu, Moong Thal.
In Jaipur, there are many places to attract tourists like the Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Amer Fort, Jantar Mantar, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Sri kali Temple, Sanganeri Gate and the Jaipur Zoo.
Hawa Mahal (Photo Credit: Joshua Doubek / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Jim Corbett National Park
Asian Elephant At Corbett National Park (Photo Credit: Vikram Gupchup / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India and was established in 1936. It is located in Nainital district of Uttarakhand, India. The park has 488 different species of plants and a diverse variety of fauna. Corbett has been a haunt for tourists and wildlife lovers for a long time.
Bengal Tiger (Photo Credit: Soumyajit Nandy / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Tourism activity is only allowed in selected areas of Corbett Tiger Reserve so that people get an opportunity to see its splendid landscape and the diverse wildlife. Corbett National Park comprises 520.8 km2 area of hills, riverine belts, marshy depressions, grasslands and a large lake.
River In Corbett National Park (Photo Credit: Bodenseemann / CC BY-SA 2.5)
Dehradun
A View Of Dun Valley (Photo Credit: Dr. Umesh Behari Mathur / CC BY 2.0)
Dehradun is the capital city of the state of Uttarakhand, India. The city is famous for its picturesque landscape and slightly milder climate. The tourist destinations can be divided into four or five areas in Dehradun nature, sports, sanctuary, museums and institutions.
Budha Park, Dehradun (Photo Credit: Dr. Umesh Behari Mathur / CC BY 2.0)
The nearby hill stations are well known for their natural beauty and sanctuary for animal and bird lovers. In sports tourism, the Doon Ice Rink at Maharana Pratap Sports Complex, Raipur is the first full-sized ice area in India. It has hosted ice skating competitions and ice hockey tournaments.
A View Of Water Park Near Sahastradhara Fall (Photo Credit: Dr. Umesh Behari Mathur / CC BY 2.0)
Kurukshetra
Brahma Sarovar (Photo Credit: Ratnadeep Chaskar/ Public Domain)
Kurukshetra is a place of historical and religious importance. Kurukshetra is in Haryana state of India. It is also known as Dharmakshetra (“Holy Place”). It is written in Puranas that Kurukshetra is named after King Kuru of the Bharata Dynasty, ancestor of Pandavas and Kauravas.
Ruins Of Harsha A Tila Warehouse (Photo Credit: Viraat Kothare / CC BY-SA 3.0)
There are many famous places and tourist attractions like Brahma Sarovar, Jyotisar, SriKrishna Museum, Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary from 40 km, Chhilchhila Wildlife Sanctuary from 10 km etc.
Bheeshma Kund (Photo Credit: Giridharmamidi / CC BY-SA 3.0)
