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Weekend trips from Delhi

Short breaks you can do on a Friday night or Saturday morning.

2 days · Mussoorie

Mussoorie and Landour Weekend from Delhi

A slow weekend using Landour as a base; start early on Saturday to beat traffic.

₹3,700 per person · backpacker estimate

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2 days · Nainital

Nainital Weekend: Lake, Views and a Quiet Village

Two days around Naini Lake plus a half-day at Bhimtal or Mukteshwar.

₹2,450 per person · backpacker estimate

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3 days · Rishikesh

Rishikesh in 3 Days: Ghats, Yoga and Rapids

Aarti, a yoga session, a rafting morning and café time. Works year-round except the rafting closure.

₹2,750 per person · backpacker estimate

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2 days · Shimla

Shimla Weekend from Chandigarh

A simple two-day plan for the Ridge, Mall Road and a quiet morning in Mashobra.

₹2,650 per person · backpacker estimate

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