INTRODUCTION:

If you are living in Delhi then planning a weekend trip will be easy for you. There are several weekend tours that are present near Delhi. You just need to choose the right one before planning. Below we are talking about 5 best weekend getaways from Delhi, I hope this will help you. 

Manali:

Manali is a top weekend getaway from Delhi. It is situated 538 kilometres from Delhi. Manali is surrounded by the vast Himalays. The amazing nature, gorgeous valleys will give you a great adrenaline rush. This city is located beside Beas river. In this river you can take an amazing and thrilling river rafting activity. Manali is also the gateway to the Lahaul and the Spiti district, the city of Leh in Ladakh. Here you can also spot some waterfalls like Rahala, Jogni etc. The total elevation of Manali city is 6.730 feet or 2,050 metres. It has a subtropical climate. From the month of January you can enjoy the winter carnival here. Hadimba devi festival is a famous festiva here. Near Manali you can do some trekking, paragliding, camping and other activities. The ideal season for visiting in Manali is winter. From the month of December to January is the best time to visit here. 

Kullu:

Kullu is 497 from Manali and an amazing tourist destination from Delhi.This is a small town that is situated in Himachal Pradesh and nestled with Himalayas. Kullu is situated beside Parati river at an elevation of 1,279 metres. The temperature of this place is neither hot nor cool. Here you can enjoy some beautiful scenery including Chandratal lake, Bijli Mahadev temple, Beas Kund, Rohtang Pass, Tirthan valley, Jana waterfall etc. The view of these breathtaking sights were never forgotten. Here you can also do some activities like river rafting, paragliding, fishing, trekking etc. March to June is the ideal time to visit here. 

Shimla:

Shimla is also a great weekend getaway from Delhi. Distance between Delhi to Shimla is 343 kilometres. Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. The ideal time for visiting here is the month from March till June. You can complete the Shimla tour within 3 to 4 days. Shimla is located at a height of 2,200 metres. From Chandigarh it takes 4 to 5 hours to reach Shimla. There are many tourist spots near Shimla such as Jakhoo hill and temple, Kufri, which is just 40 minutes from the city, the Chirist church, Kali bari temple, Mall road,Himachal state Museum etc.  

Kasol:

Kasol is situated in Himachal Pradesh. This is also a very popular weekend getaway from Delhi. From Delhi Kasol is 519 kilometres. There are many places that one can visit in kasol such as – Kheer ganga, tosh village, Parvati river,Tirthan valley, Malana village, Manikaran sahib, Manali, Kullu and many more places. Here you can also visit some cafes like Jim Morrison cafe, Buddha place, the rainbow cafe etc. These cafes are amazing. From Bhuntar Kasol is 23 kilometres. Manikaran is the best place near Kasol. In Manikaran you can enjoy the hot spring which is awesome. The surrounding nature will just blow your mind. This is a quiet peaceful area. In Kasol, the Kheerganga is a popular trekking spot. This is also a place where you can enjoy the hot spring. Here you can also spot Malana village. Basically this is a hamlet. Here you can experience the culture, tradition and lifestyle of the local people. The ideal time to visit Kasol is the month from October to June. So, if you are searching for a weekend getaway near Delhi then do visit Kasol. Believe me, Kasol will never bore you.

Manesar:

Manesar is a well known city in Haryana. This was a small town but now it has become a business hub. The town is growing rapidly. Manesar is also well known for luxury resorts, calmness. From Delhi it takes 1.5 hours to complete. The ideal time to visit here is from November to February. Here are some beautiful places like Mustang, which is popular for camping. Camp Mustang is located on the amazing Aravalli range. Here everywhere you will spot rocky lands. This camp is spread over an 8 to 9 acres area. Here you can do many activities like trekking, climbing, zorbing etc. Apart from that you can also visit Manesar golf course, Mata sheetala Devi temple, Sultanpur bird sanctuary. This  sanctuary is situated in Gurgaon. From Gurgaon it is 16 kilometres. Here you can spot many bird species. Over 200 diff kinds of bird species are present here. Here you can spot flamingo, yellow wagtail, Siberian cranes, rosy pelicans etc.