Delhi along with nearby cities such as Agra, Dehradun, Nainital or Jaipur can be covered under one day trip. It is for those tourists who want to spend their weekend off to some soothing environment in the lap of nature or dwell into rich heritage of heritage India.
Agra is every romantic tourist’s paradise; it’s like lover’s pilgrimage because of the history attached to the great monument of love- the Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal listed under world heritage sites by UNESCO and above that, it is one of the Seven Wonder of the World. Its enriching beauty richly crafted with sacred calligraphy is awe inspiring. Different moods of woman can be clearly depicted from ever changing hues of Taj in respect to time of the day. The most splendid view is night view under full moon, when Taj sparkles like Crown of the palace. The heart touching love saga behind its creation adds to the magnificent beauty of Taj. Taj is the great epitome of love built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the loving memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal as promised to her before her demise.
Adding to richness of Agra tour is Agra fort, which is also one of the World Heritage site. It consists of numerous attractions such as Anguri Bagh, Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, Jahangir Mahal, Moti Masjid and many other great architectural sites. It is aptly described as a walled city and Koh-i-Noor diamond was being seized from here only.
39km away from Agra is another world heritage site- Fatehpur Sikri by Mughal emperor Akbar. It is also named as the Ghost Town because of its mysterious abandonment due to inadequate water supply. It includes of the royal palaces, courts and the Jama Masjid which is a popular tourist attraction. Buland darwaza, Tomb of Salim Chishti, Ibadat Khana, Panch Mahal and many other religious and secular sites. This whole tour of world heritage sites, including seventh wonder of the world can be easily done within 24 hours of a day.
If somebody wishes to go for a royal trip near Delhi and that also in one day, then plan your visit to Jaipur, the pink city of royal Rajasthan. With so much to see at every corner of city, your one day tour would be completely filled with fun and thrill. Majestic monuments such as City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar (world heritage site), Jal Mahal, Rambagh Palace, Maharaja Palace and numerous magnificent architectural works make it to popular tourist destination. They all depict rich creativity of Rajputs, showcasing their valour and royalty. City palace consists of numerous architecture sites such as Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Pitam Niwas Chowk, Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Aam, Maharani Palace and Bhaggi Khana. It will give you an overview of Rajput lifestyle, how they used to live in grand way.
Forts such as Amber Fort, Nahargarh fort and Jaigarh Fort provide panoramic view of whole city being surrounded by hill. The mesmerizing beauty of Jaipur can be enjoyed while taking a Camel safari or royal style Elephant ride. A one day trip to Jaipur would be a complete package for those tourists who wish to lead one day royal life with a bit of thrilling adventure of Desert Safaris.
Another prominent, highly admired one day tour near Delhi is that of Nainital, in the lap of nature. It is widely famous for its exotic lakes and thus aptly referred as Queen of Lakes. Set amidst the towering peaks of the Kumaon Hills, this place has a lot to offer from boating to exploring rich wildlife of Jim Corbett. Snow view offering spectacular view of Naini Devi Peak on the name of which this lake district of Uttarakhand is being named, is the top attraction of its visitors. Apart from this splendid view of Naini lake, Sariyatal, Nanda Devi temple and Naina Devi temple add religiosity to one’s trip. Indulge in boating or trekking to explore rich diversity of Kumaon hills and hereby adds adventure to your one day tour.
Take out one day out of your busy schedule and explore the scenic beauty of nature, ancient architectural work, with a pinch of thrilling adventure activities. Apart from above specified most preferred places, there are religious places such as Haridwar, Rishikesh and Vrindavan, or hill stations of nearby Uttarakhandn namely Dehradun, Mussoorie, Kathagodam and many others.
