Top 10 Best Tourist Places Near Delhi

Agra is the home to one of the 7 seven wonders in the World, Taj Mahal. It is one of the best tourist places near Delhi that you can explore.  The epitome of love built by a great ruler ShahJahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, Taj Mahal holds the serene beauty in the World.  It’s not only Taj Mahal that makes Agra a must visit city. It has 3 UNESCO recognised sites in the World.  The city is rich with history, architecture and most importantly depicts the love a ruler had for his wife. Agra fort and fatehpur Sikri are also famous heritage sites here. If you ever visited the place, do try its local authentic food.

Places to visit:-

1. Taj mahal
2. Agra Fort
3. Fatehpur Sikri
4. Akbar’s Tomb
   

The hometown of Lord Krishna, Mathura and his childhood abode, Vrindavan are the two places that gets devotees from across the World throughout the year in millions. These towns have so many epic temples that look beautiful and divine and will serve you the ultimate peace of mind. Only one visit to these temples will make you a Lord Krishna’s devotee for life. A dip in Yamuna river, one of the holiest rivers in India is known to have clear your soul from the past sins.

Places to visit:-

1. ISKCON temple
2. Banke Bihari Temple
3. Prem mandir
4. Radha Raman Temple
5. Govardhan Hill
6. Dwarkadheesh Temple
   

Alwar is one of the best tourist places near Delhi that will offer you a touch of the Indian culture. It is a district in Rajasthan that is famous for its Sariska Tiger Reserve, Bala-Quila, Pandu Pol, amazing sweets like Kalakand etc. But most importantly it is a home to Bhangarh Fort, the fort that is considered to be the most haunted place in India. Standing amidst the Aravalli hills, the city is so peaceful and quiet, away from the city chaos.

Places to visit:-

1. Siliserh lake Palace
2. Bhangarh Fort
3. Bala- Quila
4. Sariska Tiger Reserve
   

The city of nine lakes, Nainital is a famous hill station somewhat 300 Kms from New Delhi.  The lakes, the divine temples, the lush green fields all amidst the Kumaon hills makes Nainital, a heaven on Earth. It is a perfect honeymoon paradise hidden in the snow cladded mountains. The weather remains perfect throughout the year. A boat ride in the peaceful lake, the amazing local food or the mall road, these are the things that  makes the place an amazing getaway from the city life.

Places to visit:-

1. Naini Lake
2. Eco cave Gardens
3. Naina Devi temple
4. Snow View Point
   

Neemrana is another one of the best tourist places near Delhi. Neemrana town is located in Alwar in Rajasthan on Delhi-Jaipur highway. It is famous for its magnificent Neemrana Fort Palace. It was built in 1464 AD, a palace from where Rajput Maharaja Prithvi Raj Chauhan III reigned. Neemrana fort is now converted into one of the Rajasthan's oldest heritage luxury hotels.

Places to visit:-

1. Neemrana Fort Palace
2. Baori
3. Zip Lining
4. Sariska National Park
5. Shopping in Neemrana
   

The Yoga Capital of the World, Rishikesh is situated at the foothills of Himalayas. It is a home to many popular cafes like The Beatles cafe, some famous temples and the World famous Ganga Ghat Aarti in the evening. The place is a hip joint for some of the amazing adventure sports like river rafting, bungee jumping, rock climbing, cliff jumping etc. There are numerous ashrams teaching spirituality, yoga, meditation and Ayurveda.

Places to visit:-

1. Laxman Jhula
2. Neelkantha Mahadev temple
3. Triveni Ghat
4. Adventure sports
   

Jim Corbett Park, one of the most explored and best tourist places near Delhi is a must one your weekend getwawy list. This park was established in 1939 as a measure to protect the Royal Bengal Tiger. It is considered as the oldest National Park in India. They offer jeep and elephant Safaris to the visitors through the forest area. Fishing, rock-climbing, river-crossing, rappelling, slithering and rafting are some other activity sports offered to the visitors. The park has more than 25 species of reptiles, 585 kinds of birds and over 50 varieties of mammal species and an equal level of fauna too.

Places to visit:-

1. Jungle safari
2. Corbett waterfall
3. River rafting
4. Corbett Museum
5. Garija Temple
   

The “Pink City”, Jaipur is one of the most famous tourist places in India. Be its colorful forts, royal history, vibrant culture, the city never ceases to amazes any one. Clubbing with New Delhi, Agra, the city of Jaipur forms a golden triangle of Indian Tourism. The city is famous for its magnificent forts, stunning lakes and hills. One cannot get tired from shopping those vibrant bangles, clothes and all the cultural heritage they could offer.

Places to visit:-

1. Jantar mantar, Hawa Mahal
2. City palace, Amer Fort
3. Albert Hall Museum
   

The city is famous for its Bharatpur National Park that serves as a home to some of the most rare species of birds and their preservation. It is a wetland, made and managed to protect the Bharatpur region from frequent floods. Declared a World Heritage Site of UNESCO, this national park is home to over 230 different species of birds, over 200 different species of various amphibians and reptiles like fish, turtles, snakes, lizards, etcetera and over 350 floral species can be found here.

Places to visit:-

1. Bharatpur National Park
2. Banke Bihari Temple
3. Lohagarh Fort
4. Ganga Mandir
   

Mussoorie, the Queen of Hill stations is a popular tourist spot in Uttarakhand to get away from that summer heat and one of the best tourist places near Delhi. The hill station has an amazing weather throughout the year. Lush green mountains in summers and the snow covered peaks in winters, Mussoorie is an ultimate place to be. Mall road is the most famous spot in Mussoorie for enjoying all the leisure activities, its culture, the local food and most importantly shopping.

Places to visit:-

1. Lal Tibba
2. Alke Mist
3. Kempty Falls
4. Gun hill, Paragliding
5. Cloud’s End