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Under 12 Hours, These 10 Offbeat Road Trips from Delhi Must Be Added to Your Bucket List

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By Pamela Mukherjee
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The hectic pace of city life puts us all in a rut, and things only get worse unless we take a break. If you're tired of the same old routine, then these unusual offbeat destinations nearby Delhi are ideal for treating yourself to a much-needed vacay.

These 10 lesser-known spots are unquestionably the best, for travel freaks from Delhi, especially when you're thinking of a road trip. Thank me later for suggesting this amazing destinations! :)

1. Delhi - Shangarh

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Distance - 497 km

Time To Travel - 11.30 hrs

What To Do - Explore meadows, visit Sangchul Mahadev temple, trek to Pundrik Rishi Lake, Raila Fort, Raila Waterfalls. Enjoy slow travel.

2. Delhi - Nahan

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Distance - 248 km

Time To Travel - 5 hrs

What To Do - Explore Renuka Lake, Rani Tal, wildlife sanctuary, Jamu peak, Churdhar peak.

3. Delhi - Rewalsar

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Distance - 429 km

Time To Travel - 10 hrs

What To Do - -Visit the Rewalsar Zoo, take a walk to the Sacred Lake, hike to the Guru Rinpoche Cave, visit the oldest monastery by the Lake, Tsopema Orgyen Heruka Nyingmapa Monastery , go on a two-hour trek to the Devi Temple.

4. Delhi-Landour

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Distance - 316 km

Time To Travel - 6.30 hrs

What To Do - Visit the gothic-styled Kellog’s church and St. Paul’s church. Enjoy visit the the famous ‘Ivy Cottage’, home to Ruskin Bond.

5. Delhi - Arki

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Distance - 328 km

Time To Travel - 7 hrs

What To Do - -Explore Arki Fort. Visit the temples in Arki such as Lutru Mahadev Temple, Dhundan, Baniya Devi, Shiv Guffa and Devdhar Temple. Enjoy an early morning trek to the Kunihar valley.

6. Delhi- Alwar

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Distance - 163 km

Time To Travel - 3.5 hrs

What To Do - Safari to Sariska Tiger reserve, explore haunted Bhangarh fort, Visit Sillserh lake and Bala Quila etc.

7. Delhi-Shogi

Distance - 329 km

Time To Travel - 7.5 hrs

What To Do - Camping, Trekking, Hiking, Visit Tara Devi Temple, enjoy the nature.

8. Delhi-Pithoragarh

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Distance - 460 km

Time To Travel - 12 hrs

What To Do - Trekking, walking amidst nature, go for a village tour, explore fort.

9. Delhi-Fagu

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Distance - 360 km

Time To Travel - 10 hrs

What To Do - Take a stroll, visit the Bhantia Temple, sunset point, nature walk.

10. Delhi-Morni Hill

Distance - 200 Km

Time To Travel -3.5 hrs

What To Do - Visit Tikara Taal, Cactus Garden, Ramgarh fort etc. This place good for a day trip near Delhi.

So, what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and get going!

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