Delhi Excursions

Tourist Places near Delhi

The capital city of India, Delhi is not only the commercial and political hub of India, but it is also one of the well-known tourist destinations in the world. The historical city boasts of much historic architecture centers that has been attracting the tourists in large numbers from around the world. Of course, the wonderful shopping, eating and entertainment options in Delhi are well-complemented by its timeless appeal and heritage.

However, when it comes to Delhi excursions, the options are many as the tourists will often feel spoilt for choice. The National Capital Region or the NCR coupled with Faridabad offers plenty of retreat for domestic as well as foreign tourists with regard to the Delhi excursions. At the same time, there are numerous tourist hotspots in the nearby states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal, Rajasthan and Haryana.

Listed below are few of the well-known places near Delhi that perfectly fit into Delhi Excursions:

Sohna Hills : Sohna Hills is situated at a distance of 56 km from Delhi. "Sohna" literally means gold and the place got this name from the gold dust that was once collected from the sands of streams flowing near the hills. Standing atop the famous Aravalli hills, the beautiful resorts offer breathtaking view of the landscape below. On the adjacent hill, there is a ruined fortress that was once a stronghold of local chieftains. Sohna Hills offers the perfect place to get some break from the everyday hectic city life.

Damdama Lake: Next on the Delhi excursions list is the Damdama Lake situated at a distance of approximately 56 km to the south east of Delhi. A three hours drive, Dumdama Lake is a nice place offering serene surroundings perfect for having fun and adventure. Located near Aravalli Hills, this lake also offers best rock climbing activities. Other than boating, the activities that can be undertaken at this lake are canoeing, kayaking and angling. A popular picnic spot, it also boasts of an island inside it that houses exotic water resort having 15 independent cottages that has been designed keeping in mind the ethnic style of the Indian villages.

Badkhal Lake: The Badkhal Lake is situated in Faridabad at a distance of approximately 32 km from Delhi. With the Aravalli hills on the periphery, the Badkhal Lake presents a picturesque sight and famous for offering water sports like boating, canoeing, kayaking, etc. It also has a luxury yacht for those with an adventurous nature.

Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary: Sultanpur National Park lies approximately 46 km to the southwest of Delhi. The national park is famous for its greenery, rich variety of bird species and a splendid lake. The sanctuary also has a small museum and library in the reserve that will familiarize the kids with the various bird species and other creatures.

Surajkund: Surajkund is situated approximately 20 km from the heart of Delhi, between the villages of Baharpur and Lakkarpur. Located in the state of Haryana, the village gets its name from a fabulous water tank housed inside it. It offers the perfect place to spend a day nestled in the rustic splendor of the city.