Weekend trips from Delhi

marclone · Nov 12th, 2005, 21:10

Hello, I will be working in Delhi in December and looking for short weekend trips outside of Delhi. I've been to Delhi several times, toured Agra and Jaipur. Now I would like to explore more of India, but am restircted by my work to weekends. I have 3 days each weekend to to travel.
I am looking for any suggestions. Currently I am considering Corbett, Himachal (I don't mind if it is cold), maybe somewhere in Raj. other than Jaipur.
Unless I can hookup with a travel partner I'll be traveling solo.
Any ideas?
TIA

chagu · Nov 12th, 2005, 22:24

Hi
how about Ajmer and Pushkar in Rajasthan , and if you have the facility of a car/driver the Shekawati area also in Raj....

If money is not a major issue try the Neemrana Group's various locations of Havelis ( old houses) which have been renovated . They are located in various areas such as Rishikesh , one nr Nanital ,couple just outside Delhi etc.
Their offices used to be in Nizamuddin East.

chagu

crimsonriver · Nov 12th, 2005, 22:55

If you don't mind the cold.. Himachal wud be wonderful in December.. very few tourists..

You can go To shimla for a weekend trip and explore nearby regions like Narkanda etc..

gs_uppal · Nov 12th, 2005, 23:11

Besides places in Rajasthan, HImachal & Uttaranchal you can even go to Amritsar and return back in a weekend.
Add Haridwar/Rishikesh (in Uttaranchal) to see the religious/spiritual side of India once.
You can even squeeze in Dharamshala(in Himachal) 14hrs overnight journey from Delhi, will be great in December with fully snow clad Dauladhar range & see some Budhist/Tibetan culture or go to Narkanda near Shimla as suggested by crimson or Manali & Solang for some winter sports.

marclone · Nov 13th, 2005, 03:16

Now, what is the best way to get to each of these recommended places? I'll be traveling solo unless I can find a travel partner so hiring a car/driver may be too expensive for me.

crimsonriver · Nov 13th, 2005, 04:18

All these places are well connected by public transport.. Regular buses (both private and state transport) ply on the above routes..

gs_uppal · Nov 13th, 2005, 15:07

Amritsar direct by train
Dharamshala & Manali direct by evening bus either from HPTDC Office, Janpath

chagu · Nov 13th, 2005, 21:26

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Originally Posted by chagu

Hi
how about Ajmer and Pushkar in Rajasthan , and if you have the facility of a car/driver the Shekawati area also in Raj....

If money is not a major issue try the Neemrana Group's various locations of Havelis ( old houses) which have been renovated . They are located in various areas such as Rishikesh , one nr Nanital ,couple just outside Delhi etc.
Their offices used to be in Nizamuddin East.

chagu

Ajmer/Pushkar take the train from Delhi to Ajmer via Jaipur , take a taxi to Pushkar , if you can afford it stay at the Pushkar palace. train leaves Delhi early morning gets there around lunch time .....return...leaves afternoon gets in to Delhi abt 10/11 pm

Shekawati - you will need a car I am afraid. Neemrana own a haveli here , have a chat with them as they will be able to help you arrange
and the same with their other havelis which require a car/driver.

Glass house on the ganges is just after Rishikesh...take train to Haridwar and then a taxi.

Rambagh bungalows nr Nanital .. do not know the station name but there is a train and then taxi....

hope this helps,if you need any more info pls ask.
chagu

saajan_20 · Nov 25th, 2005, 14:15

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Originally Posted by crimsonriver

If you don't mind the cold.. Himachal wud be wonderful in December.. very few tourists..

You can go To shimla for a weekend trip and explore nearby regions like Narkanda etc..

hey crimson u think narkanda will b accesible by regular road in dec ??????

crimsonriver · Nov 25th, 2005, 15:14

Yes its accessible at that time. of the year.. though there could be patches of black ice at some places.. some of my friends did that road in December end last year..

Lovemax · Nov 25th, 2005, 18:13

Indeed, if u r lucky u might be able to get to shimla and furher but it is usually last week of dec wen roads get blocked.

CheerS
-birdie-

kiwi_razz · Nov 25th, 2005, 18:45

I second Amritsar!!

Don't forget to check the budget airline schedules. Deccan Air now flies Delhi-Amritsar, for example.

Finzi · Nov 25th, 2005, 18:54

You can take the train from Delhi to the Shekawati region, I think. We took a train from Delhi at around 11pm and arrived in Nawalgarh at 6am the next morning. Loved the area ..it would make a great contrast to the bustle of Delhi for the weekend. Mandawa was a good place to stay.

Nov 12th, 2005, 21:10	#1
marclone Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: DFW, TX, USA Posts: 8	Weekend trips from Delhi Hello, I will be working in Delhi in December and looking for short weekend trips outside of Delhi. I've been to Delhi several times, toured Agra and Jaipur. Now I would like to explore more of India, but am restircted by my work to weekends. I have 3 days each weekend to to travel. I am looking for any suggestions. Currently I am considering Corbett, Himachal (I don't mind if it is cold), maybe somewhere in Raj. other than Jaipur. Unless I can hookup with a travel partner I'll be traveling solo. Any ideas? TIA

Nov 12th, 2005, 22:55	#3
crimsonriver The Nom@d... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Some road.. somewhere... Posts: 325	If you don't mind the cold.. Himachal wud be wonderful in December.. very few tourists.. You can go To shimla for a weekend trip and explore nearby regions like Narkanda etc.. __________________ Look around and chose your own ground For long you live and high you fly And smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry And all you touch and all you see Is all your life will ever be... Last ride : Bhutan, Arunachal, Sikkim.. (Where do I ride next?) My Travel Journal... http://the-never-ending-road.blogspot.com

Nov 13th, 2005, 03:16	#5
marclone Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: DFW, TX, USA Posts: 8	Thanks for all the quick answers! Now, what is the best way to get to each of these recommended places? I'll be traveling solo unless I can find a travel partner so hiring a car/driver may be too expensive for me.

Nov 25th, 2005, 18:13	#11
Lovemax -FreeBirD- Road Raker - Da Loner Join Date: May 2005 Location: Delhi\Ladakh Posts: 432	Indeed, if u r lucky u might be able to get to shimla and furher but it is usually last week of dec wen roads get blocked. CheerS -birdie- __________________ Photos from my world "The use of travelling is to regulate imagination by reality.. - Samuel Johnson ............ ................. .........

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Nov 12th, 2005, 22:24	#2
chagu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London , UK Posts: 124	Hi how about Ajmer and Pushkar in Rajasthan , and if you have the facility of a car/driver the Shekawati area also in Raj.... If money is not a major issue try the Neemrana Group's various locations of Havelis ( old houses) which have been renovated . They are located in various areas such as Rishikesh , one nr Nanital ,couple just outside Delhi etc. Their offices used to be in Nizamuddin East. chagu

Nov 12th, 2005, 23:11	#4
gs_uppal Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 392	Besides places in Rajasthan, HImachal & Uttaranchal you can even go to Amritsar and return back in a weekend. Add Haridwar/Rishikesh (in Uttaranchal) to see the religious/spiritual side of India once. You can even squeeze in Dharamshala(in Himachal) 14hrs overnight journey from Delhi, will be great in December with fully snow clad Dauladhar range & see some Budhist/Tibetan culture or go to Narkanda near Shimla as suggested by crimson or Manali & Solang for some winter sports.

Nov 13th, 2005, 04:18	#6
crimsonriver The Nom@d... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Some road.. somewhere... Posts: 325	All these places are well connected by public transport.. Regular buses (both private and state transport) ply on the above routes..

Nov 13th, 2005, 15:07	#7
gs_uppal Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 392	Amritsar direct by train Dharamshala & Manali direct by evening bus either from HPTDC Office, Janpath

Nov 25th, 2005, 15:14	#10
crimsonriver The Nom@d... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Some road.. somewhere... Posts: 325	Yes its accessible at that time. of the year.. though there could be patches of black ice at some places.. some of my friends did that road in December end last year..

Nov 25th, 2005, 18:45	#12
kiwi_razz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London Posts: 410	I second Amritsar!! Don't forget to check the budget airline schedules. Deccan Air now flies Delhi-Amritsar, for example.

Nov 25th, 2005, 18:54	#13
Finzi Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: UK Posts: 25	You can take the train from Delhi to the Shekawati region, I think. We took a train from Delhi at around 11pm and arrived in Nawalgarh at 6am the next morning. Loved the area ..it would make a great contrast to the bustle of Delhi for the weekend. Mandawa was a good place to stay.

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