3. Lansdowne — Mother Nature's Secretly Grown Land

Home to some of the most mystical and breathtaking views, Lansdowne is unblemished by excessive tourism. Truly untouched and unspoiled by human activities, Lansdowne is better known for its imposing lush green valleys and snowy serenity that attracts avid travelers. Centre of the cantonment of the Garhwal Rifles of the Indian Army, Lansdowne is also famous for its eco-friendly tourism revolving around mountaineering, trekking, and jungle safaris.

Distance From Delhi: 250 km — 5 hours

Key Attractions: Camping, Trekking, boat ride in Bhulla Lake, Nature Walk, Bird Watching, Savor the local cuisine

4. Manali — Gateway to Heaven

No list is complete without the very pristine valley of Manali. Resting amidst two Himalayan Ranges and witness to the gushing streams, Manali is the most popular and favorite summer escape among adventurers as well as honeymooners. Hosts of temples, springs, and adventures like paragliding, zorbing, trekking, and rafting lure the tourists to spend a memorable vacation here.

Distance From Delhi: 537 km — 11 hours

Key Attractions: Paragliding, Rafting & Skiing, Rohtang Pass

5. Agra — The City of The Taj

Yes! We all know the Taj Mahal - Symbol of Love, which is undoubtedly magnificent especially when it changes its light at dawn and dusk is what Agra claim to fame but there’s a lot more to see in Agra than just the Taj Mahal. You can explore the chronological beauty of Mughal Empire such as Agra Fort, Tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daulah, Mehtab Bagh, Moti Masjid, Chini Ka Rauza, and Tomb of Akbar the Great. With so many monuments to explore, Agra is one of the historical place and one of the great weekend getaways from Delhi in just 5k. Good for a budget traveler.

Distance From Delhi: 233 km — 4 hours and 30 minutes

Key Attractions: Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, and Agra Fort

6. Varanasi — A Cultural Melting Pot

Varanasi is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together. Being the oldest inhabited city in India, it is impossible to not be enchanted by the spiritual vibrancy and order-in-chaos of Varanasi. Varanasi is an off-beat place to explore if you are into spirituality and a budget conscious traveler. Banaras-image Distance From Delhi: 820 km — 13 hours
Key Attractions: Boat Ride in Ganges River, Experience Sunset Stroll Along The Ghats, Evening Aarti Ceremony at Ganges River, Street Shopping, Savor the local cuisine

7. Kasauli — God's Own Canvas

Proudly nestled within the beautiful hills and surrounded by the lush greeneries, Kasauli is a true backpackers and Travel paradise. A small cantonment town in Solan district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh Kasauli is greatly known with an appellation of "God's Own Canvas". Spellbinding scenic views of the beautiful hills, Picturesque cultural settlements, rejuvenating atmosphere and the calmness of this place making it perfect to call a God's own Canvas. weekend-getaways-near-delhi-under-5k-budget-Kasauli-image

Distance From Delhi: 350 km — 7 hours
Key Attractions: Sunset Point, Visit the Christ Church to feel the British Age era, Drink and die at some of the best Breweries of Kasauli, Explore the Panoramic hillside nature path of Gilbert Trail, Take a visit to Manki Point - Sanjeevni Hanuman Temple

8. Kanatal — Where The Happiness Meets Heaven

Kanatal, a quaint village situated in the mesmerizing valley of Uttarakhand is an unexplored paradise where the happiness meets heaven. Situated at the height of 2590 Metre, Kanatal is one of the hidden gems of Uttarakhand and less popular than any of its neighboring cities such as Mussoorie and Rishikesh. Describing in a nutshell, exploring Kanatal is like experiencing the Heaven on Earth where you can rejuvenate your soul and can find a new you. Away from the urban uproar, it's an off-beat travel destination with a few adventures, picturesque valleys, Calm Mountains and everything with a little tone of twist and thrill. If you are looking for a tranquil vacation then Kanatal awaits you. kanatal-uttarakhand-travel-guide-Image

Distance From Delhi: 345 km — 9 hours
Key Attractions: Sky Bridge, Valley Crossing, zip line, Zip Swing and Similar, Explore the tallest Dam in India - Tehri Dam, Trek through the Kodiak Jungle, Pay a Bow to Maa Sati's Surkanda Devi Temple, Pay a visit to Dhanaulti Eco Park

9. Vrindavan — Where Love Meets Its Soul

In case you are a spiritual soul or looking for a good photo-op, then the holy city of Vrindavan without a doubt warrants a go to. However do not just pass through the general stereotype, Vrindavan is way more than just your temple hop it’s steeped in history and makes for a fascinating people-watching space. Since it is designed for pilgrims, hotels start at as low as INR 600 for a night, in case you are looking to make it an overnighter. Vrindavan-Image Distance From Delhi: 200 km — 3 hours

Key Attractions: Pay your bow to 19th Century Banke Bihari Temple, Pay a visit to Prem Dham, Plan a visit to Yamuna's ghat In the evening to enjoy the beauty of Yamuna, Go for Vrindavan parikrama, if you have a day to spare

10. Binsar — Where The Sun Meets The Earth

Just about 9 hours away from Delhi, Binsar is nothing but 300 km of pristine panoramas. The town is quite known for its wildlife sanctuary, which was declared an important bird region in the late 90's. If you’re lucky enough, you can also spot a leopard or a barking deer. The easiest and cheapest way to get here is to take a train from Delhi to Kothgodam, the nearest railway station to Binsar (about 119 Kms away). And then take a local bus from there. The total cost to reach (one way), including both the train and the bus journey is around Rs. 1500. Binsar-image Distance From Delhi: 300 km — 8 hours

Key Attractions: Zero Point, Pariyadeva Pashan, Chitai Temple, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kumaon Regimental Centre Museum, Chaubatia, Bright End Corner, Tarikhet

FAQ's

Q. What Are The Best Adventure Weekend Treks From Delhi?
A. Nag Tibba Trek - Mussoorie, Chopta Chandrashila Trek - Rishikesh, Dayara Bugyal Trek - Uttarkashi, Dodital Trek - Uttarkashi, Bedni Bugyal Trek - Uttarakhand and many more.

Q. Tips For a Budget Traveller?
1. Come up with a plan
2. Travel out of season
3. Be accommodation-savvy
4. Pack properly
5. Embrace public transport
6. Don’t eat away your cash
7. Earn while you travel

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