If you are tired of the everyday shuffling from office to home and home to office, then you’re up for some fun and adventure. Test our endurance and physical strength with one of the adventurous getaways in and around Delhi rather than spending the weekends on the couch binge watching tv series. Owing to its strategic location of being nearby to different Indian states like Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab and Uttarakhand, Delhi offers an ideal palce to appreciate end of the week visits to a few travel hotspots of North India. It doesn't make a difference whether you are in the city for some business/work or a Delhiite and whether you jump at the chance to appreciate that affective touch of nature at a hill station or are a cracking bold soul, an invigorating break in the daily buzzing lifestyle is the much needed respite you need to gift yourself. It doesn’t matter whether you are looking to enjoy the nerve wracking excitement of rafting in the Ganges or love to scale the mountain peaks through beautiful trails or just want need to appreciate the company of nature, Delhi has got a number of adventurous getaways for all of you.
There are a plethora of adventurous destinations near Delhi that will give you an adrenaline rush offering everything from trekking, wildlife, rafting and skiing. Treat yourself with paragliding at Bir-Biling or go bungee jumping in Rishikesh. Experience a camp stay in Dharamshala or enjoy a desert safari in regal Rajasthan. Engage in a rock climbing session or trek through the celestial landscape of Leh and Ladakh. Have a thrilling experience with ATV ride or go skiing in Solan Valley. The opportunities for adventure when you are in luck of being a dweller in the city of Delhi are endless. Find the best adventure tours in and around Delhi here.
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Home to the President of the world’s largest democracy, Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi stands as a symbol of national strength. The nation’s most important democratic functions like the swearing-in ceremony of its elected leaders are carried out in these very grounds. The Rashtrapati Bhavan has been witness to honour giving ceremonies of the country’s bravehearts and achievers, signing of historic pacts between India and other nations, of India’s independence and republic day ceremonies, and the hosting of many world leaders.The Rashtrapati Bhavan is a true architectural masterpiece in its own right. The magnificent building spreads across 320 acres, including the splendid ‘Mughal Garden’ and the Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum. The design of the Rashtrapati Bhavan mainly imparts the Mughal architectural styles blended with classical and grand European signatures, credited to the British architects- Edwin Lutyen and Hebert Baker.The building is also diversified with a number of other typically Indian motifs such as ornate Elephant statues on the outer wall or the main gate of the building with the ‘Jaipur column’. All in all, it is quite a visual treat to behold!The building is open to visitors by three different segments or tour circuits. The first circuit comprises of the Main building and the Central Lawn. The second circuit houses the Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum Complex. In the same circuit, you can get a tour of the Clock Tower, the Stables, and the Garages. The third circuit has the magnificent Mughal Garden and other ancillary gardens of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Tourists can request a trip of each of the circuits separately on the days assigned for each segment respectively for daytime visits from 9 AM to 4 PM. There is much to take in and marvel at around the complex-- the intricate craftsmanship of carved marble statues, the sprawling Mughal Gardens featuring masterful landscaping concepts, the Clock Tower, and a myriad of presidential mementos preserved inside the Museum. Upon exit, you can explore the premier surroundings of this important historical site, often called as the ‘Lutyens Delhi’.
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