Exciting Weekend Destinations Near Delhi

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.
Accommodation: Luxurious private resorts outside the reserve: Corbett Hideaway, Corbett Riverside Resort, Infinity Resort - Offering exclusive air conditioned huts / rooms and a host of facilities - swimming pool, bar, safaris, conference room, multicuisine restaurant.

11 km from Ajmer, on the edge of a small and beautiful lake in eastern Rajasthan, lies the quiet little town of Pushkar. It prides itself on being the site of the only temple of the Hindu God of Creation, Brahma. Its location near Delhi, yet at the heart of Rajasthan, makes Pushkar the perfect destination for travellers to get a taste of the desert besides a sojourn at a very serene pilgrimage centre.  A night safari to the desert in the colourfully decked up camel buggies is a most romantic experience. A visit to Pushkar will leave you with memories that will linger a lifetime.   More details on Pushkar >>

Spread over an area of 29 sq. kms, Keoladeo National Park, is one of the best waterfowl habitats in the world. During season about 400 species of exotic birds can be identified here. Rent a bicycle or a rickshaw, a pair of binoculars and get set for the time of your life. Nothing could be as exhilarating as romancing the feathered birds. Enhance your experience by staying in the Palace Hotel, originally the abode of the Princess of Bharatpur.
Accommodation:
The Bagh - A heritage hotel with well furnished rooms.
Laxmi Vilas Palace Hotel - A royal heritage hotel with a lively fusion of traditional rajasthani architecture and the prevalent mughal style has spacious and airy rooms opening out into the inner courtyard with its marble fountain. Well appointed rooms, period decor, antique furniture makes a memorable stay. 

At the foot of the Himalayas, overlooking the Rajaji National Park, with the holy Ganges moving through this ancient town, Rishikesh is a haven of peace, spirituality, meditation and the world capital of yoga. It has numerous ashrams, some of which are internationally recognized as centers of philosophical studies, yoga and meditation.
Accommodation: Hotel Ganga Kinare: Situated right on the bank of the Ganges and overlooking the Rajaji National Park, it has luxurious rooms all with a view of the Ganga. It also has a private ghat and has daily evening Ganga Aarti.

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