Delhi is the capital of India, surrounded by two states. It is a landlocked city, hence for one day trip you can only travel by bike, car or bus. One should always have a camera and travel with good music. Here are the best seven:
1. Road Trip to Mathura - Vrindavan
Mathura and Vrindavan are holy cities. Once you reach the holy place a person can feel the presence of Radha and Krishna. Mathura is 144 kilometer away from Delhi. It takes 3-6hrs drive to reach Mathura depending on the route.The Faridabad route takes you to Vrindavan through a highway filled with factories, commercial establishments and dhabas. This is suitable for those who savor food and have time. The more convenient route for a same day return journey is via Yamuna expressway that connects Noida to Agra. A drive in SUV can be fast yet safe here. The important places to visit are Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi, Banke Bihari temple, RadhaKund and Jaipur Temple. The best time to visit the place is Krishna Janmashtami During time of August.
2. Road Trip to the Royal City of Jaipur
Jaipur, also known as pink city, is the capital of Rajasthan. The distance between Delhi and Jaipur is 269 Kms and it is 5-6-hour journey by road. National highway “NH 8” is the best route. It is just a zip drive from Delhi with amazing new road that can be cruised at a speed above 100 km/hr. As you leave Manesar you can see yellow flower farms where you can stop and click a few photos. Almost midway 130 km from Delhi you will find a highway king, where sumptuous paratha’s await you. The City is famous for its forts, market and food. It is also a hub for art and craft. The prominent places are Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Amer Fort, Birla Mandir and JantarMantar. Jaipur has many traditional shops, famous for antiques, handicrafts, jewellery and gem stone. Do visit the artificial village at Chowki Dhani to get a rural touch.
3. Road Trip Bharatpur
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is located in the Bharatpur region of Rajasthan, at the outskirts of the Thar Desert. The road is rough and has lot of broken pitch; hence a big SUV is recommended for drive. The park is open throughout the year. It is a home to thousands of birds over 230 species. The best month to visit is from August to November to see the resident breeding birds and from October to February to watch migratory birds. Distance is about 182 Kms and about 3-4 hrs drive from Delhi.
4. Road Trip to the Taj
Taj Mahal is one of the wonders of the world. It is a beautiful monument built of white marble at the banks of river Yamuna. It is a 3-4 hour journey from Delhi and is about 202 Kms away. You can take Yamuna Expressway to reach fast and enjoy a drive at even 200 kms/hr, but be careful of fog and broken trucks. It attracts a large number of tourists. You can visit Taj Mahal from sunrise to sunset. It is closed on Friday. One must not forget to taste “Agra ka petha”.
5. Road Trip to Morni
Morni, is the only hill station in Haryana, National highway “NH 73” is the best route. It is good and enjoyable place, it is a thrilling experience especially for bikers, an awesome place for trekking, boating & cycling. It is just a few hours from Delhi about 260 Km away and a journey of 2-3 hours on road. During the journey there are many amazing place like a Golden Tulip restaurant, Mustard fields of Mandana and a great view of the plains from Mandana-Morni road MDR118.
6. Road Trip to Neemrana Fort Palace
If you want to feel how the kings and queens lived in a palace, do visit the Neemrana Fort Palace, a 4 star heritage hotel. It is spread over 6 acres and has 65 rooms. Every hotel room is sophisticated and lovely decorated and fitted with all the modern amenities. Guest can enjoy cultural performances, camel rides and vintage car rides at the hotel. It is located 120 kms away from Delhi, You can take Delhi - Jaipur Highway to reach, time taken is about 2-3 hours by drive. If you want to halt, you can do it at Haldiram.
7. Road trip to Damdama Lake
Damdama Lake is a lake and a very famous picnic spot in Haryana. It is surrounded by the Aravali Mountains. Here visitors come for boating and enjoying the nature. Even you can enjoy some adventure sports like Kayaking, cycling, para Sailing, valley crossing, rock climbing. It is a calm location. It takes a 2 hour drive to reach and is just 60 Kms from Delhi, The Delhi-Alwar highway is the best route and the spring and Monsoon are the best seasons to visit.
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