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Tired of the hectic pace of life, stress of office work and city pollution, every person wants to spend some relaxing moments at some quiet and beautiful place during weekends or holidays. But many times people have this misconception that traveling requires a lot of money and it is impossible to travel somewhere on a low budget. If you also live in or around Delhi and want to enjoy a great vacation at low cost, then there is a very good news for you. You can easily visit 5 very beautiful and tourist favorite places near Delhi with a total budget of just Rs 6,000, without putting much burden on your pocket. In these places, train or bus fares are low and accommodation and food are also very economical. Through this special report, we will know in detail which are the 5 best places where you can visit within ₹ 6,000 and make your trip memorable.
1. Rishikesh: The city of yoga and the cheapest place to spend peaceful moments on the banks of Ganga.
Rishikesh, known as the gateway to Uttarakhand, located just a few hours away from Delhi, is no less than a paradise for low-budget travelers. If you want to find peace in the lap of nature and also like a little adventure, then Rishikesh is the best option for you. You can easily get Uttarakhand Roadways or private buses from Delhi’s Kashmere Gate or Anand Vihar ISBT, whose one-way fare is very low. Apart from this, traveling to Haridwar or Rishikesh via train is also very cheap. Here you will find many budget friendly hostels and dharamshalas to stay where a bed or room is available for Rs 500 to 800 per day. Sitting on the banks of Ganga and watching the supernatural Aarti in the evening, roaming on Lakshman Jhula and Ram Jhula and enjoying the local cafes, your entire journey will be included in the total expenditure of Rs 4,000 to 5,000.
2. Kasauli: A peaceful and pollution free hill station situated in the valleys of Himachal.
It is everyone’s dream to visit the beautiful valleys of Himachal Pradesh, but often people feel that traveling to the hilly states is very expensive. However, if you choose a slightly smaller and offbeat hill station instead of Shimla or Manali, the expenses reduce considerably. Kasauli, located at a distance of about 300 kilometers from Delhi, is a very peaceful, beautiful and pocket-friendly hill station. After going by train from Delhi to Chandigarh or Kalka, one can easily reach Kasauli from there via bus or local taxi. Christ Church, Monkey Point and Mall Road are the major places to visit in this small town surrounded by tall pine and cedar trees. Cheap homestays and budget hotels are easily available here, so that your entire trip of 2 days and 1 night can be easily completed in the budget of Rs 5,000 to 6,000.
3. Jaipur: Experience royal history, forts and Rajasthani culture at very low cost
If you love history, ancient architecture, palaces and royal culture, then the Pink City of Rajasthan, Jaipur is an ideal tourist destination for you. The distance from Delhi to Jaipur is only 4 to 5 hours by road or train, due to which the cost of transportation is very low. Many express and superfast trains of Indian Railways run daily from Delhi to Jaipur, whose sleeper or AC chair car fares are very economical. Tourists from India and abroad come to visit Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, City Palace and Nahargarh Fort in Jaipur. To stay here, guest houses and budget hotels are available for Rs 800 to Rs 1,200 per night. Apart from this, the famous Rajasthani Kachori, Dal Bati Churma and visiting the local markets make your journey memorable and absolutely budget friendly.
4. Agra: A historical city full of freshness which is best for a budget trip.
It is the desire of every Indian and foreign tourist to see the historic Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world. Agra, located in Uttar Pradesh, is considered to be the most popular destination among Delhiites for just one day weekend trips. The distance from Delhi to Agra can be covered in just 2 hours by Gatimaan Express, Vande Bharat or other express trains, due to which the train fare is very low. Apart from Taj Mahal, you can also visit Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri and Etmaddaula’s Tomb. In terms of food, Agra’s famous Bhalla Chaat, Petha and Mughlai dishes will not affect your budget at all. If you plan to go in the morning and return in the evening, then this entire trip can be completed very easily within Rs 2,000 to 3,000, which will not be heavy on your pocket at all.
5. Lansdowne: The most peaceful, clean and untouched hill station of Uttarakhand
If you want to go to a place away from the crowd where there is complete peace and nature is present in its true beauty, then Lansdowne of Uttarakhand is the perfect place for you. It is a very clean and disciplined hill station under the Cantonment Board, where there is very little commercial congestion. After going from Delhi to Kotdwar by train, one can reach Lansdowne from there via sharing taxi or bus. Here, a walk between Tiffin Top, Bhulla Tal Lake, Santoshi Mata Temple and pine forests mesmerizes the tourists. Hotels and resorts in Lansdowne are also available to suit the middle class budget. Rs 5,000 to Rs 6,000