Weekend
Holidays & Breaks Near
Delhi
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Is Delhi city crowding upon you? Vanish somewhere close by, near Delhi, for a weekend holiday for a couple of days and make the vacation seem like a week. Explore the destinations below. Choose from one of the treasured Caravan short holiday weekend breaks! Most resorts are within a 3-7 hour drive from New Delhi. They offer a world of elegance or old world charm, some with a sprinkle of adventure, perhaps in a quaint hill station - sojourns that have to be experienced to be truly believed. On offer are many short holiday packages, ideas, deals and specials for weekend getaways from Delhi. |
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Ranthambhore is famous for
its tigers. The majestic predators roam here freely and can be seen at close quarters,
hunting and taking care of their young. It covers an area of 392 sq km and is set between
the Aravalli and Vindhya ranges, comprising of dry deciduous forest. The terrain is rugged
and there are rocky ridges, hills and open valleys with lakes and pools. A system of three
pretty artificial lakes besides enhancing the beauty of the park, offers a very good
opportunity of viewing wildlife - congregating to drink water and crocodiles basking in the
sun. Ranthambhore has large numbers of sambar, chital, and nilgai. Safaris
are undertaken here in open jeeps.
The
Pugmarks:
The Pugmark,
set in 5 acres, at the periphery of the Ranthambhore
National Park in Rajasthan, is just 5 minutes drive from
the main entrance of the reserve. It's set amidst trees on a private estate,
overlooking the Aravali Ranges.The facade of the resort is a harmonious mix of modern
architecture and imaginative landscaping.
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Packages for
Duration: 2 Nights / 3 Days for
Pugmarks, Ranthambhore E-Mail: thecaravan@airtelmail.in Contact Us for Booking |
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>> Pugmarks,
Ranthambhore:
Cottage
@ Rs. 12,999/- per couple
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Suite
@ Rs. 16,999/- per couple
/ Per Pool Villa @ Rs
29,999/- For 4 People
(with 02
Bedrooms, living room and personal swimming
pool and garden)
Taxes: 12.5% extra.
Package Inclusions:
Accommodation,
morning tea,
breakfast,
lunch & dinner,
evening tea with cookies
and snacks. |
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India's most popular wildlife tiger
sanctuary, cradled in the foothills of the Himalayas, spreads over an area of 520 sq km.
and is 290 km from New Delhi. The magnificent Ramganga River flows through the entire
length of the Park. Corbett has the highest density of tiger in India.
Other animals include the leopard, elephant, bear, sambhar. Basking along the banks of the
Ramganga one finds the slender snouted gharial and the marsh crocodile. The river is rich
in the magnificent mahaseer though angling is not permitted inside the National Park.
There are watch towers, elephant safaris and jeep safaris for wildlife viewing. |
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![]() Tarangi Spa and Resort: Tarangi, a riverside resort is spread over 13 acres of river front land, it offers a commanding views of River Kosi and the mountains. Tarangi offers accommodation in cottage style (A/c) with river view, mountain view or garden views. All the cottages provide privacy and are equipped with modern bath fittings, hot and cold shower, elegant furniture and telephone connection. Facilities: River side swimming pool, steam room, sauna, Library, safari / wildlife activities, jogging/walking track through lush green landscape, yoga & meditation hall with qualified yoga teachers and therapists to guide you through the daily classes. There are no televisions at Tarangi.
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Fort Unchagaon
stands majestically in village Unchagaon, just
about an hours drive from Garhmukteshwar.
This
is an
ideal gateway to Uttarakhand.
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Sariska Tiger Reserve lies in the Alwar district of Rajasthan. The forest is typical dry deciduous, dramatically changing with the change in season. Besides tiger, herbivores, spotted deer, sambar, blue bull can be commonly seen and found in good density. The Sariska Park is very easily accessible from Delhi. It is a 3 hour journey via the Daruhera - Alwar - Sariska route which is under 200km. The park covers quite a large area of 800 square kilometers. Accommodation: The Sariska Palace
designed by a French
architect in 1892, was built under the patronage of
Maharaja Jai Singh
of Alwar to commemorate the visit of Queen Victoris's son, the Duke of
Connaught. Its glorious past as the Royal Hunting Lodge lends itself
perfectly to its present as a luxurious Heritage hotel.The Palace itself, fully restored, is an interesting mix of old world hospitality and modern comfort. Accommodation: All its rooms are furnished with Regency Victorian furniture to keep with its architecture that combines the best of Indian and European styles. Great care has been taken to ensure that the Palace has retained all of its regal charm so that its guest can experience the times of Maharajas and Raj. Facilities, Food & Other Services: Restaurant, bar, swimming pool, stand-by generator backup, Conference hall, Ayurvedic health centre & health club, doctor on call, folk music and dance entertainment at night on request for groups. Leisure Activities: Wildlife viewing by jeep safari, bird watching, nature walks, camel & horse safaris, sightseeing tours and visits to the nearby villages.
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Located on the suburbs of Jaipur,
Chokhi Dhani,
spread over more than 18 acres of land,
is
a
replication of an ethnic Rajasthani Village.
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Ramgarh Fort is housed in a 350-year-old fort with lattice work and mirror mosaics adorning the interiors of the Fort. It is conveniently located connecting New Delhi with Panchkula and Chandigarh and is ideally situated on the way to the hill station of Shimla.
There are 28
well
appointed rooms
at the hotel which
have all modern
amenities like AC, attached bathrooms, TV etc.
The restaurant, serves everything from Indian to Chinese to continental dishes,
but is purely
vegetarian and serves only non-alcoholic drinks.
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The Caravan is a travel agency and tour
operator based in New Delhi, India. Besides disseminating firsthand information on various
destinations, hotels and resorts in India, this Indian travel agent undertakes booking and
reservation, and as a tour operator organises excellent honeymoons and tour packages for
various Indian circuits. |