Weekend Breaks from Delhi Second edition
Five reprints, a second edition and over 100,000 copies later, this bestselling winner of the National Tourism Award for Best Travel Publication includes a special section on weekenders as well as day-trips and quick getaways within a 100-km radius of the national capital. The ‘arounds’ from these primary chapters, as mentioned under some of them, have been covered briefly therein. The destinations highlighted in blue may also be read online on this site.
Index of contents This title offers detailed coverage of the destinations given below. The ‘arounds’ from these primary chapters, as mentioned under some of them, have been covered briefly therein. The destinations highlighted in blue may also be read online on this site.
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Rajaji National Park |
Nalagarh |
Kishangarh |
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Haridwar |
Yadavendra Gardens |
Roopangarh |
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Rishikesh |
Chail |
Karauli |
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Shivpuri |
Shoghi |
Kaila Devi Game Sanctuary |
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Kaudiyala |
Shimla |
Timangarh Fort |
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Narendra Nagar |
Mashobra |
Ranthambore |
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Dehradun |
Craignano |
Surwal Lake |
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Malsi |
Kufri |
Kuchaman |
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Mussoorie |
Fagu |
Kota |
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Dhanaulti |
Arki |
Garadia Mahadev |
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Chamba |
Naldehra |
Gaipernath |
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Kanatal |
Jubbal |
Alnea |
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Kalsi |
Khara Pathar |
Bikaner |
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Asan Barrage |
Rohru |
Deshnoke |
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Dak Pathar |
Kotkhai |
Gajner |
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Paonta Sahib |
Seema |
Agra |
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Chakrata |
Thanedar |
Mathura |
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Kanasar |
Kotgarh |
Vrindavan |
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Mori |
Morni Hills |
Lucknow |
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Lansdowne |
Amritsar |
Gwalior |
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Kanvashram |
Wagah Border |
Padavali |
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Tarkeshwar Mahadev |
Pragpur |
Bateshwar |
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Pauri |
Kangra |
Shivpuri |
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Srinagar |
Palampur |
Karera Bird Sanctuary |
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Khirsu |
Taragarh |
Orchha |
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Corbett |
Bir, Billing |
Datia |
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Kaladhungi |
Dharamsala |
Long weekends |
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Corbett Waterfall |
Bhagsu |
Manali |
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Jeolikot |
Dharamkot |
Dalhousie |
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Naukuchiatal |
Chamba |
Chittaurgarh |
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Bhimtal |
Khajjiar |
Jodhpur |
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Sattal |
Bharatpur |
Udaipur |
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Nainital |
Deeg |
Kumbalgarh |
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Pangot |
Sariska |
Mt Abu |
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Ramgarh |
Alwar |
Khajuraho |
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Nathuakhan |
Siliser Lake |
Panna |
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Mukteshwar |
Jaipur |
Mandu |
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Sitla |
Samode |
Pachmarhi |
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Ranikhet |
Jamwa Ramgarh |
Bandhavgarh |
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Tarikhet |
Shekhawati |
Kanha |
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Sitlakhet |
Mandawa |
Varanasi |
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Dwarahat |
Mukundgarh |
Around Delhi |
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Almora |
Dundlod |
Neemrana |
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Jageshwar |
Nawalgarh |
Pataudi |
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Binsar |
Churu |
Kesroli |
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Kasauni |
Fatehpur |
Kuchesar |
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Abbot Mount |
Bagar |
Manesar |
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Pancheshwar |
Kalakho |
Manger |
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Kasauli |
Bhangarh |
Golfing getaways |
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Dagshai |
Bhandarej |
Rustic weekends |
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Nahan |
Fort Madhogarh |
Places to go |
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Saketi Fossil Park |
Ajmer |
Garhmukteshwar |
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Renuka Lake |
Pushkar |
Sardhana |
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Kurukshetra | Delhi Helplines Air, Rail and Road Tourist Offices Access at a glance Trains at a glance – Up Trains at a glance – Down En route halts
Back of the Book Accommodation Listings 40 page indexed directory of hotels mentioned under ‘Where to Stay’ in the destinations plus more options listed. This section briefly provides key information for each hotel (location, address, telephone number, e-mail ID, website, tariff, credit cards accepted, number of rooms, other facilities such as room service, TV, Internet, restaurant, doctor-on-call, laundry etc.).
Glossary 2-page selection of the meaning of specialized terms appearing in the book
Index 11 pages of key words appearing in the text indexed alphabetically
Route and tourist guides Each region opens with a route guide showing:
- recommended route with approximate distances
- national highways, state and district roads
- symbols for facilities in towns/ cities and highways, such as petrol pumps, garages and tourist attractions.
*The route guides are intended for general reference only; you will need a road atlas or a detailed route map to find your way around
Weekend Breaks from Delhi features the following Route Guides. Click the Route Guides highlighted to view excerpts: In this book:
Garhwal Kumaon Shimla Region Kangra Valley Jaipur Region Agra Region Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Kullu Valley South-West Rajasthan Around Delhi |