Another long weekend is coming closer. You must be all excited to go for a trip to feed the starving wander lust. Let us browse you through the various places that are quite accessible for you on this Republican day.
In addition to 7 places, posted here, here are few other options which are worth to explore.
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh): The former summer capital of the British in India, and the present capital of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has been blessed with all the natural bounties which one can think of. It has got a scenic location, it is surrounded by green hills with snow capped peaks. The spectacular cool hills accompanied by the structures made during the colonial era creates an aura which is very different from other hill. In winters Shimla is main ADDA for people who wants to enjoy snow falls.
Lansdowne (Uttarakhand): Lansdowne is a small hill-station in Pauri-Garhwal District of the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. Far from the crowded, overdeveloped and noisy places that most of the popular hill stations of the north have become, Lansdowne has retained its quiet and serenity thanks to the presence of the local Army Cantonment Board which manages and regulates the development in the town.
Rishikesh (Uttarakhand): Rishikesh is a magnet for spiritual seekers. Most of the action is north of the main town, where the exquisite setting on the fast-flowing Ganges, surrounded by forested hills, is conducive to meditation and mind expansion. In the evening, the breeze blows down the valley, setting temple bells ringing as sadhus, pilgrims and tourists prepare for the nightly ganga aarti. Enjoy the Ganges and fresh air on the foothill of Himalayas.
Jaipur (Rajasthan): The Pink city’s colourful, chaotic streets ebb and flow with a heady brew of old and new. At the city’s heart, the City Palace continues to house the former royal family; the Jantar Mantar, the royal observatory, maintains a heavenly aspect; and the honeycomb Hawa Mahal gazes on the bazaar below. And just out of sight, in the arid hill country surrounding the city, is the fairy-tale grandeur of Amber Fort.
Udaipur (Rajasthan): Udaipur is referred to as the “Venice of the East,” the “Most Romantic City of India” and the “Kashmir of Rajasthan”. Tourists flock to this enchanting city in the heart of the Aravalli Hills, which has three interconnected lakes: Fateh Sagar Lake, Lake Pichhola and the smaller Swaroop Sagar Lake. With its forts, palaces, temples, gardens, mountains and narrow lanes lined with stalls in the medieval historic center, Udaipur is a living memory of a heroic past with valor and chivalry.
Allow yourself a few days to enjoy the tranquility of boat rides on the lake, the bustle of its ancient bazaars, its lively arts scene, the quaint old-world feel of its better hotels, its scattering of genuinely good restaurants, its endless tempting shops and some lovely countryside to explore on wheels, feet or horseback.
Mount Abu (Rajasthan): Mount Abu is the oasis in the deserted land of Rajasthan. The world famous tourist destination is known for its Delwara Jain temples and natural beauty world over, situated amidst lush green forested hills on the highest peak in the Aravali range is also the summer capital for the Indian state of Rajasthan, home to lakes, waterfalls and green forests, the hill retreat, has a very cool and soothing climate.
Gwalior – Jhansi (Madhya Pradesh): Famous for its medieval hilltop fort, and described by Mughal emperor Babur as ‘the pearl amongst fortresses in India’. The city also houses the elaborate Jai Vilas Palace, the historic seat of the Scindias, one of the country’s most revered families. In addition to Gwalior enjoy your one day Journey to Jhansi, a historical place known for Rani Laxmi Bai.
Mathura – Vrindavan (Uttar Pradesh): Famed for being the birthplace of the much-loved Hindu god Krishna, Mathura is one of Hinduism’s seven sacred cities and attracts floods of pilgrims. The town is dotted with temples from various ages and the stretch of the sacred Yamuna River which flows past here is lined with 25 ghats, best seen at dawn, when many people take their holy dip, and just after sunset, when hundreds of candles are sent floating out onto the river during the evening aarti ceremony.
The village of Vrindavan is where the young Krishna is said to have grown up. Pilgrims flock here from all over India and world. Dozens of temples, old and modern, dot the area.
Though these places are bit far from Delhi, but beauty of these destinations in winter urged us to add these in the last. These are more than an overnight journey from Delhi, but these places are gem of winters.
Jaisalmer (Rajasthan): The fort of Jaisalmer is a breathtaking sight: a massive sandcastle rising from the sandy plains like a mirage from a bygone era. No place better evokes exotic camel-train trade routes and desert mystery. Ninety-nine bastions encircle the fort’s still-inhabited twisting lanes. Despite the commercialism it’s hard not to be enchanted by this desert citadel. Beneath the ramparts the narrow streets of the old city conceal magnificent havelis, all carved from the same golden-honey sandstone as the fort – hence Jaisalmer’s designation as the Golden City.
Apart from the fort, Camel Ride and Jeep safari in the sand dunes will thrill your nerves. Gadisar Lake and Jain Temple are another important facet of city.
Jodhpur (Rajasthan): Mighty Mehrangarh, the muscular fort that towers over the Blue City of Jodhpur, is a magnificent spectacle and an architectural masterpiece. Around Mehrangarh’s feet, the old city, a jumble of Brahmin-blue cubes, stretches out to the 10km-long, 16th-century city wall. The ‘Blue City’ really is blue! With Mehrangarh fort, Jodhpur’s Jaswant Thada, Clock Tower and Umaid Bhawan palace are another important places which gives character to the city and people. Near by place Osiyan is widely famous of it’s gigantic and architecturally beautiful Jain Temples.
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