Travel guide
Top 10 Road Trips from Delhi for a Long Weekend
Escape the capital to hill stations, royal palaces, and tiger reserves — all within 300 to 500 km.
Looking to get away from Delhi NCR for the weekend? Here are the top 10 drive-to destinations under 8 hours:
1. Neemrana (120 km): 2.5 hour drive along NH 48 for a day of zip-lining and royal fort dining.
2. Rishikesh (240 km): 5 hour drive via Meerut Expressway for white-water rafting and river Ganga view cafes.
3. Lansdowne (260 km): Peaceful, unspoiled cantonment hill town in Uttarakhand surrounded by oak and pine forests.
4. Jaipur (280 km): 5 hour drive for royal palaces, forts, and Rajasthani street food.
5. Jim Corbett National Park (245 km): 5.5 hour drive to India's premier tiger reserve in Uttarakhand.
6. Mussoorie & Dhanaulti (290 km): Cool mountain air and Mall Road shopping via Dehradun.
7. Kasauli (290 km): Quaint colonial town near Chandigarh with scenic walking trails.
8. Gwalior (330 km): Majestic hilltop fort, Scindia Palace, and rich Gwalior heritage.
9. Shimla (345 km): Himalayan highway drive with pine forests and British architectural charm.
10. Ranthambore (380 km): Drive down the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway to spot Royal Bengal Tigers.