Weekend Getaways Within 3 Hours of Delhi

By Jiya Bhatt

Neemrana Fort Palace (Rajasthan)

– ⏱️ 2.5 hours from Delhi – 🏰 Heritage hotel + hill views –– Stay overnight, zip line, sunset dip in the pool

Damdama Lake (Haryana)

⏱️ ~1.5 hours 🚣 Boating, kayaking, rock climbing 🏕️ Stay in eco-resorts or camp

Agra (Uttar Pradesh)

– ⏱️ ~3 hours (via Yamuna Expressway) – 🕌 Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh – 🍽️ Try petha + Mughlai food

Mathura-Vrindavan

– ⏱️ 2.5–3 hours – 🎨 Temples, Krishna heritage, Yamuna aarti – ✨ Best during festivals like Holi or Janmashtami

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

– ⏱️ 3 hours – 🦜 UNESCO site, winter = migratory birds – 🚴 Rent a cycle inside the park –  (Keoladeo National Park)

Murthal (For Foodies)

– ⏱️ Just 1.5 hours – 🫓 Highway dhaba capital — Amrik Sukhdev, Garam Dharam, hai – 🎯 Best for: Food trip with friends