Delhiites, here’s your weekend getaway guide

Nuh, Haryana

Roughly about 88 km from Delhi lies Nuh, a place that you can cover in a day. In Nuh, you are likely to find traces of the Aryan civilisation and the Tughlaq dynasty. If you are a history lover, then Nuh will capture your imagination with its ancient ruins. Watch out for the Kotla Shiva temple where, it is said, the Pandavas had briefly stopped during their exile. Do visit the Temple of Hathor and get ensnared by its Egyptian connection. Next, head out to the tomb of Sheikh Musa, which is a fine blend of Muslim and Rajput architecture.

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Alwar, Rajasthan

The ghost town of Bhangarh, with its broken roads and dilapidated ruins, and the skeletal remains of a fort, will give you all the chills. (Source: Instagram @@rajasthan.clicks)

Most of us think of Alwar as a quick pit-stop. But Alwar has the potential to become your next weekend destination. Located roughly about 165 km from Delhi, Alwar is the first city that you will cross if you wish to enter Rajasthan. Travel deeper, and you will find yourself in Bhangarh, the spookiest town in India. The ghost town, with its broken roads and dilapidated ruins, and the skeletal remains of a fort, will give you the chills.

Surrounded by the Aravali range, Alwar is a beautiful city of historic importance. It is said that Alwar was one of the first Rajput states to align itself with the British empire. The city is as famous for its sweet (‘Alwar ka mawa’, a milkcake) as it is for its fort. You can also visit the Sariska Tiger Reserve here.

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Deeg, Rajasthan

If you are in Deeg, you can also explore the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, which is close by. (Source: Instagram @tusharbhojwani_wildlife)

Deeg is roughly 195 km from Delhi. It is perfect for people who are seeking an escape from the monotonous metropolitan life. It was believed to have once been a summer retreat for the royalty. Once in Deeg, visit the fort which is built in Mughal style and flanked by two tributaries. The water bodies keep the temperature cool in hot summer months.

Check out Gopal Bhavan, Suraj Bhavan and Hardev Bhavan, which are all opulent mansions within the Deeg Palace premises.

You can also explore the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, which is close by.