Four day weekend.. you suggestions please

swamy_g · Dec 24th, 2008, 12:41

Hi everyone,
This is my first post here. I have a four day weekend coming up this week, I need some suggestions for nice trip with 2 of my friends. It would be great if you could suggest some place within 300-350 KM from Delhi. Hill Stations and Offbeat locations are greatly preferred. Thanks a lot.

P.S: Places that are already out of list includes Dharamshala, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Nainital.

avidtrekker_del · Dec 24th, 2008, 12:47

Same situation here as well !!

Try Solang (12 KM north to Manali and enjoy snow (and possibly snowfall). Also have a hot bath at Manikaran in boiling waters in between snowfilled/chilled waters. (East from Bhuntar (kullu)).

puchoo · Dec 24th, 2008, 12:59

how about Lansdowne

swamy_g · Dec 24th, 2008, 13:07

Great.. Can't believe I'm getting replies so soon..
I'm checking out Solang valley at the moment. Lansdowne is a good suggestion I'm adding that to the list... One of my office colleagues has been there so will get some info from him and post it here.
But how about Kausani and Kanatal?
http://www.mussoorie-hotels.com/kanatal.htm
http://wikitravel.org/en/Kausani

Thanks

OrangeStreet · Dec 24th, 2008, 13:13

Solang is far off, Apparently about 600 kms.

Try these places:

1. Kasauli
2. Lansdowne
3. Chail
4. Jilling Estate - http://www.jilling.net/
5. Jim Corbett
6. Shoghi
7. Shimla/Nainital/Mussoorie are other most popular options.

Google for these placs and you'll find a lot of informaion. Jilling Estate is my personal favourite.

I find this website useful. It gives a list of places around delhi - http://www.arounddelhi.com/

swamy_g · Dec 24th, 2008, 13:21

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helper007 · Dec 24th, 2008, 13:24

i think you have to go rishikesh in india its a best place for camping and rafting there you found piece and spirituality

puchoo · Dec 24th, 2008, 13:26

You can also review Ramgarh and the Mukteshwar area..

OrangeStreet · Dec 24th, 2008, 14:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by helper007

i think you have to go rishikesh in india its a best place for camping and rafting there you found piece and spirituality

I think the OP has mentioned that he doesnt want to visit nanital, Rishikesh, Haridwar etc.

swamy_g · Dec 24th, 2008, 14:14

Thanks for the input guys.. I'm not a big fan of forts or palaces.. I'm looking for a chilled out place.. like a hill station.. to trek.. may be some adventure sports.. and smoke. How scenic is Landsdowne, Kausani and Kanatal? If you think there are other places which match my criteria please post them.

avidtrekker_del · Dec 24th, 2008, 14:20

Dear Swami,

if interested in short trek, may try Dalhousie - kalatop - khajjiar - chamba (3 day' trek). A small and scenic trek. You will need basic gear (sleeping bag, rucksack, tent). Food available at Kalatop, Khajjiar and Chamba.

puchoo · Dec 24th, 2008, 14:30

i personally loved Lansdowne , nothing to do except walks and just chill. I must have gone through close to 4 books and 100 kg's of Pakoras while i was there...sure its even more pretty in the winter , i went in April.

Bigzero · Dec 24th, 2008, 14:58

Argh, you Dilliwalas are lucky.

swamy_g · Dec 24th, 2008, 15:10

Dalhousie looks splendid .. but 550+ Km from delhi

OrangeStreet · Dec 24th, 2008, 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by puchoo

i personally loved Lansdowne , nothing to do except walks and just chill. I must have gone through close to 4 books and 100 kg's of Pakoras while i was there...sure its even more pretty in the winter , i went in April.

Dec 24th, 2008, 12:41	#1
swamy_g Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 19	Four day weekend.. you suggestions please Hi everyone, This is my first post here. I have a four day weekend coming up this week, I need some suggestions for nice trip with 2 of my friends. It would be great if you could suggest some place within 300-350 KM from Delhi. Hill Stations and Offbeat locations are greatly preferred. Thanks a lot. P.S: Places that are already out of list includes Dharamshala, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Nainital.

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avidtrekker_del Explore Nature - Enjoy Nature - Trek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 73	Same situation here as well !! Try Solang (12 KM north to Manali and enjoy snow (and possibly snowfall). Also have a hot bath at Manikaran in boiling waters in between snowfilled/chilled waters. (East from Bhuntar (kullu)). __________________ Life is a Journey ! Spice it with Adventure !!

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Dec 24th, 2008, 13:07	#4
swamy_g Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 19	Great.. Can't believe I'm getting replies so soon.. I'm checking out Solang valley at the moment. Lansdowne is a good suggestion I'm adding that to the list... One of my office colleagues has been there so will get some info from him and post it here. But how about Kausani and Kanatal? http://www.mussoorie-hotels.com/kanatal.htm http://wikitravel.org/en/Kausani Thanks

Dec 24th, 2008, 13:13	#5
OrangeStreet In Utero Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 659	Solang is far off, Apparently about 600 kms. Try these places: 1. Kasauli 2. Lansdowne 3. Chail 4. Jilling Estate - http://www.jilling.net/ 5. Jim Corbett 6. Shoghi 7. Shimla/Nainital/Mussoorie are other most popular options. Google for these placs and you'll find a lot of informaion. Jilling Estate is my personal favourite. I find this website useful. It gives a list of places around delhi - http://www.arounddelhi.com/

Dec 24th, 2008, 13:21	#6
swamy_g Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 19	Moderator Advice: Please note that sometimes posts are held for moderation before showing up on the thread. There is a message that tells that this happens. Please notice the message, be patient, and do not post again. Nothing personal: lots of people do the same thing

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helper007 Account Closed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: everywhere Posts: 56	i think you have to go rishikesh in india its a best place for camping and rafting there you found piece and spirituality

Dec 24th, 2008, 13:26	#8
puchoo Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) Posts: 5,411	You can also review Ramgarh and the Mukteshwar area..

Dec 24th, 2008, 14:14	#10
swamy_g Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 19	Thanks for the input guys.. I'm not a big fan of forts or palaces.. I'm looking for a chilled out place.. like a hill station.. to trek.. may be some adventure sports.. and smoke. How scenic is Landsdowne, Kausani and Kanatal? If you think there are other places which match my criteria please post them.

Dec 24th, 2008, 14:20	#11
avidtrekker_del Explore Nature - Enjoy Nature - Trek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 73	Dear Swami, if interested in short trek, may try Dalhousie - kalatop - khajjiar - chamba (3 day' trek). A small and scenic trek. You will need basic gear (sleeping bag, rucksack, tent). Food available at Kalatop, Khajjiar and Chamba.

Dec 24th, 2008, 14:30	#12
puchoo Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) Posts: 5,411	i personally loved Lansdowne , nothing to do except walks and just chill. I must have gone through close to 4 books and 100 kg's of Pakoras while i was there...sure its even more pretty in the winter , i went in April.

Dec 24th, 2008, 15:10	#14
swamy_g Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 19	Dalhousie looks splendid .. but 550+ Km from delhi

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