Jodhpur, the Blue City of Rajasthan, is dominated by the mighty Mehrangarh Fort. Mehrangarh Fort is one of India's largest and best-preserved forts — …
Alwar is Rajasthan's closest major heritage city to Delhi (160 km via NH48, 3 hours). Bala Qila (Alwar Fort) dramatically crowns a rocky ridge overloo…
Rishikesh is called the World Capital of Yoga and is a global hub for yoga and spiritual practice. Parmarth Niketan is the largest ashram in Rishikesh…
Mussoorie is the Queen of Hill Stations with stunning Himalayan views. Kempty Falls is the most popular waterfall, 15 km from Mussoorie town — go earl…
Varanasi is India's spiritual heart and one of the world's oldest living cities. Dashashwamedh Ghat evening Ganga Aarti is among the most spectacular …
Kasol is a tiny village in Parvati Valley, Himachal Pradesh, at 1,580m altitude. It has become the trekking hub for several Himalayan trails. Kheergan…
Neemrana is a heritage destination 122 km from Delhi on NH48, best known for the Neemrana Fort Palace — a 15th-century fort converted into a luxury he…
Mathura and Vrindavan are the twin holy cities of Lord Krishna, 145–160 km from Delhi. In Mathura: Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple (birthplace of Krishna) …
Dehradun is Uttarakhand's capital and a beautiful gateway city. Robber's Cave (Guchhupani) is a natural cave formation with a stream running through i…
Nainital is Uttarakhand's most famous hill station centred around a beautiful lake. Naini Lake boating is the top activity — pedal boats and rowboats …
Several important temples make for excellent day trips from Delhi. Mathura-Vrindavan (145 km) — Krishna Janmabhoomi, Banke Bihari, ISKCON. Vrindavan P…
Kurukshetra is the holy land of the Bhagavad Gita where the epic battle of Mahabharata was fought. It is 170 km from Delhi on NH44 taking about 2.5–3 …
Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan is 200 km from Delhi near Alwar, taking about 4 hours via NH48. It was the first tiger reserve in the world to succ…
For photography, the Taj Mahal is at its most magical at sunrise. The gates open 30 minutes before sunrise — arrive 20 minutes before gate opening to …
Agra has incredible heritage beyond the Taj Mahal. Agra Fort is a massive UNESCO World Heritage red sandstone fort where Shah Jahan was imprisoned — 2…