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Ex Delhi - 100-200 Kms
Suraj kund, Shona lake, Kranal lake, Bhratpur bird sanctuary
Ex -Delhi 200 -300 KM
Nalagarh Fort, Kasauli, Naukuchital, Ranikhet, Kishan Garh, Rishikesh, Raja ji National Park Chilla
1) Nalagarh Fort: (Himachal Pradesh)-300 kms North of Delhi. Nalagarh Fort, located on the foothills of the Himalyas, is built on five levels. This fort rises above a 20 acre estate of orchard and forest. This quality heritage resort is built in Mughal style.
Travel information:
By Road 5½ hours. Route: Delhi-Ambala (NH1), Ambala-Pinjore (NH22), Pinjore-Nalagrah(NH21A).
By Rail 6hours(4½ hour+1½ hour from Chandigarh Railway Station). 2311 Howrah Delhi Kalka Mail (Night).
By Air 2¾hours (50 minutes+1½ hour from Chandigarh Airport).
Sightseeing: Royal Orchards, Ganbar River, Sutlej Barrage
Excursions: Pinjore (35kms), Panchkula (43kms).
2) Kasauli: (Himachal Pradesh)-303 kms North of Delhi. Kasauli, located 6400 ft. above the sea level, is in the Shivalik Hills. It was developed as a cantonment, after the British had based themselves at Simla. The cobbled paths, quaint shops, gabled houses with charming facades and scores of neat little gardens and orchards, reinforce the ambience.
Travel information:
By Road 6 hours. Route: Delhi-Ambala(NH1), Ambala-Dharampur via Panchkula(NH22), Dharampur-Kasauli(State road).
By Rail 6hours(4½ hour+1½ hour from Chandigarh Railway Station). 2311 Howrah Delhi Kalka Mail (Night), 2001 Kalka Shtbd (Evening and Morning).
By Air 2¾hours(50 minutes+1½ hour from Chandigarh Airport).
Sightseeing: Royal Orchards, Ganbar River, Sutlej Barrage
Excursions: Pinjore(35kms), Panchkula(43kms).
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3) Naukuchiatal : (Uttaranchal)-305 kms North-East of Delhi. Naukuchiatal, the lake with nine corners. This place is cradled by green mountains, orchards and dense jungles that surround it. Apart from boating and fishing on the lake, one can walk around the lake, with nature as the companion.
Travel information:
By Road 6½hours. Route: Delhi-Rampur via Ghaziabad,Hapur,Gajrola, Moradabad (NH24), Rampur-Ranibagh(NH87), Ranibagh-Naukuchiatal via Bhimtal(District Road).
By Rail 8½hours(7½ hour+1hour from Kathgodam Railway Station). 5013 Ranikhet Express (Night).
Activities : Boating, nature walks.
Excursions : Bhimtal(4km), Bhawali(11kms), Rambagh(30kms),Sattal(11kms).
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4) Rishikesh : (Uttaranchal)- 220 kms North-East of Delhi. On the bank of River Ganga located Rishikesh less explored more natural. Full temple and sound of water.
By Road 6½hours. Route: Delhi- Ghaziabad-Modinagar -Meerut -Muzaffarnagar -Rooekee -Haridwar -Rishikesh.
By Rail
Activities : Boating, nature walks.
Excursions :
5) Jim Corbett: (Uttaranchal)-280 kms North-East of Delhi. India's first national park is situated in the foothills of the mighty Himalayas, is spread over 1200 KM, ranging from 400 m to 1200 m altitude. This rich and rare bio - diversity Park, with its thick Forests Marshy Plateaus, Grasslands and Ravines is home to an aboundant variety of wild life. As per the latest census there are over 150 tigers. Infact Corbett has the Highest Tiger Density in India around 1 Tiger in every 5 KM
Travel information:
By Road 7½hours.Route:Delhi- Hapur -Moradabad (NH24) Kashipur - Ramnagar -Bijrani -Corbett National Park.
By Rail 11hours(7½ hour+4 hours from Kathgodam Railway Station). 5013 Ranikhet Express (Night).
Sightseeing: Ranikhet 65 KM,
Excursions: To Nainital 90 KM from Jim Corbett.
Temperature: Winter 20 C Min 4 C , Summer Max 35 C , Min 15 C
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Ex Delhi 300-400 KM
Naintal, Sattal, Mukteshawr, Ranikhet, Shimla, Phool Mahal Palace, Kishangarh, Almora, Ajmer, Ranthambore, Lansdowne, Jim Corbett
1) Nainital: (Uttaranchal)-320 kms North-East of Delhi. Nainital, the beloved of the British, is blessed with scenic natural splendor. It spreads around a blue lake, reflecting its yachts and its red-roofed houses. Nainital with its many residential schools, hotels and restaurants is a hill station offering boating, horse riding, long walks along shaded mountain roads, and a ride on its Aerial Express Cable Car. Traction. The climate is conducive to the growth of fruit trees and is famous for its fruit orchards.
Travel Information:
By Road 6½hours. Route: Delhi-Rampur via Ghaziabad, Hapur, Gajrola, Moradabad (NH24), Rampur-Nainital (NH87).
By Rail 8½hours (7½ hour+1hour from Kathgodam Railway Station). 5013 Ranikhet Express (Night)
Activity: Horse riding, Boating, Cable car.
Sightseeing: Snoe View, China Peak.
Excursions: Bhowali (11kms), Bhimtal (22kms), Naukuchiatal (22kms).
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2)Sattal : (Uttaranchal)-328 kms North-East of Delhi. Sattal is a group of seven lakes nested together. At an altitude of 1370 mts. Above sea level, Sattal is still untouched by modernization -one gets to see the natures beauty at its best.
Travel Information:
By Road 6½hours. Route: Delhi-Rampur via Ghaziabad, Hapur, Gajrola, Moradabad (NH24), Rampur-Kathgodaml (NH87), Kathgodam-Sattal via Bhimtal (District Road).
By Rail 8½hours(7½ hour+1hour from Kathgodam Railway Station). 5013 Ranikhet Express (Night).
Activity : Boating, Fishing. Excursions : Bhimtal(11kms), Naukuchiatal (15kms), Nainital (23kms).
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3) Mukteshwar: (Uttaranchal)-344 kms North-East of Delhi. Surrounded by fruit orchards and thick coniferous forest, it provides a majestic view of the Himalayas and the Almora town below in glittering moonlit nights. The famous Mukteshwar is situated atop a high ridge at 7513 ft. above sea level. Indian Veterinary Research Institute, developed by the Britishers, is also located here.
Travel Information:
By Road 8hours. Route: Delhi-Rampur via Ghaziabad,Hapur,Gajrola, Moradabad (NH24), Rampur-Kathgodaml (NH87), Kathgodam-Mukteshwar via Bhimtal (District Road).
By Rail 10½hours(7½ hour+3 hours from Kathgodam Railway Station). 5013 Ranikhet Express (Night).
Sightseeing : Mukteshwar temple, Chauthi Jaali..
Excursions: Sitla(5kms), Ramgarh (24kms).
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4) Ranikhet: (Uttaranchal)-366 kms North-East of Delhi. Ranikhet, an old cantonment from British time, stretches along a Himalayan ridge, 1,829 metres high. Rajasthan offers a breathtaking view of the majestic Himalayas and the Nanda Devi peaks. The lush green pine and oak forest makes it a nature-lover's resort: quiet, genteel, and very relaxed.
Travel Information:
By Road 9hours. Route: Delhi-Rampur via Ghaziabad, Hapur, Gajrola, Moradabad (NH24), Rampur-Kathgodaml(NH87), Kathgodam-Ranikhet via Bhowali, Khairana(State Highway).
By Rail 11hours(7½ hour+4 hours from Kathgodam Railway Station). 5013 Ranikhet Express (Night).
Sightseeing :Chaubatia Orchars, Upat and Kalika, KRC Museum.
Excursions: Tarikhet(8kms), sitlakhet(28kms), Dwarahat(38kms).
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5) Shimla: (Himachal Pradesh)-365 kms North of Delhi. Shilmla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, was the summer capital under British rule. Rich in tradition and natural beauty, Shimla, is surrounded by pine, deodar, oak and rhododendron forests. Its well developed facilities, easy accessibility and many attractions make it one of India's most popular Hill Station.
Travel Information:
By Road 6 hours. Route: Delhi-Ambala(NH1), Ambala-Shimla via Zirakpur (NH22),
By Rail 6hours(3½ hour+2½ hour from Kalka Railway Station). 2001 Kalka Shtbd (Evening and Morning).
By Air 2hours (1hour+1hour from Jubbarhati Airport).
Sightseeing: Kamna Devi Temple, Observatory Hill, Himachal State Museum.
Excursions: Naldehra(23kms), Tattapani(51kms), Fagu(22kms), Kufri(16kms).
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6) Phool Mahal Palace, Kishangarh: (Rajasthan)-362 kms South-West of Delhi. Phool Mahal Palace, built in A.D. 1870,was the Palace of the flowers for the Maharaja's of Kishangarh. A private residence of the Royal Family of Kishangarh on the"Gundalao Lake", where herons fly and peacocks strut in fanned delight.
Travel information:
By Road 6½hours. Route: Delhi-Kishangarh via Jaipur(NH8).
By Rail 2015 Ajmer Shtbd 6½hours(Morning), 4743 Dee Cor Express 7¾hours (Night), + 45 minutes from Ajmer Railway Station.
By Air 2¼hours(40minutes+1½hour from Jaipur Airport).
Excursions : Roop Nagar(25kms).
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7) Almora: (Uttaranchal)-374 kms North-East of Delhi. Almora, the horseshoe shaped town, was founded by Raja Kalyan of the Chand dynasty in 1560 AD. Traces of the old Chand fort, paved roads, wooden houses with beautifully carved facades and homes decorated with traditional 'alpapa' murals still reflect Almora's pride in its heritage. Swami Vivekananda lived in a cave just outside Almora, where he was inspired to carry his message all over the world.
Travel information:
By Road 7½hours.Route:Delhi-Rampur via Ghaziabad,Hapur,Gajrola, Moradabad (NH24), Rampur-Kathgodaml(NH87), Kathgodam-Almora via Bhimtal(State Highway).
By Rail 11hours(7½ hour+4 hours from Kathgodam Railway Station). 5013 Ranikhet Express (Night).
Sightseeing: Gobind Vallabh Public Museum, Chitai temple, Katarmal Sun Temple.
Excursions: Binsar (32kms), Kosi(33kms), Khaira(33kms).
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8) Ajmer: (Rajasthan)-400 kms South-West of Delhi. Ajmer, famous for the Dargah (Tomb) of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, is situated in the heart of Rajasthan desert. Thousands of pilgrims wend their way to this shrine every year. Ajmer has a blend of Sufi culture and Hindu religion.
Travel information:
By Road 7hours. Route: Delhi-Ajmer via Jaipur,Dudu,Kishangarh(NH8).
By Rail 2015 Ajmer Shtbd 6½hours(Morning), 4743 Dee Cor Express 7¾hours (Night).
By Air 3¼hours(40minutes+2½hour from Jaipur Airport).
Sightseeing : Dargah Sharif, Abdullah Khan's Tomb, Taragarh Fort.
Excursions: Pushkar (11kms), Kishangarh (35ms).
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Ex Delhi 500 KM
Auli, Rudraprayag, Munsiyari
1) Auli. (Uttaranchal)- 500 kms North-East of Delhi. Message all over the world.
Travel information:
By Road 12 hours drive from New Delhi Route:Delhi-Rampur via Ghaziabad,Hapur,Gajrola, Moradabad (NH24) Haridwar -Rudraprayag -Gauchar -Chamoli -Auli -Nanda Devi.
By Rail 11hours(7½ hour+4 hours from Kathgodam Railway Station). 5013 Ranikhet Express (Night).
Sightseeing: Badrinath, Mana Village, Valley of Flowers trek, Hemkund Sahib Trek, Joshimath.
Excursions:
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Rudraprayag: Monal Resort (Uttaranchal)- 500 kms North-East of Delhi. Named after Lord Shiva (Rudra) Rudraprayag is situated at the holy confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers. It is believed that Narad meditated here for several years at the temple of Rudranath, situated at the meeting point of the two rivers.
Travel information:
By Road It is 430 KM from Delhi, 142 KM from Rishikesh, 35 KM from Srinagar
By Rail Nearest Railway station Rishikesh 142 KM
Airport: Nearest airport Jolly grant near Dehradun 110 KM
Sightseeing: Badrinath, Mana Village, Valley of Flowers trek, Hemkund Sahib Trek, Joshimath.
Excursions:
The confluence of river Mandakini originating from Kedarnath Dham and river Alaknanda originating from Badrinath Dham is a beautiful sight to behold. The confluence has a great religious significance and thousands of people come here to take a holy drip.
Koteshwar TempleAt a distance of 3 km from Rudraprayag and on the holy bank of the river Alaknanda is situated the Koteshwar temple in a cave. There are many idols, which have been formed naturally. It is believed that before going to Kedarnath, Lord Shiva meditated here. During the months of August and September, thousands of devotees come here to worship Lord Shiva.
GuptkashiSteeped in legend and lore, the scenic town of Guptkashi is an important town on the routes to Kedarnath and Madhyamaheshwar. Here, in sylvan surroundings came Shiva to hide from the Pandavas who were following him to seek redemption for their sins. To escape detection, the Lord lived incognito and the town has been named Gupt (hidden) Kashi ever since. The ancient temples of Vishwanath, Ardhnareshwar and Manikarnik Kund are the main places of attraction in Guptka
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