Escape Delhi heat with these offbeat destinations


Want to escape Delhi heat and breathe some fresh air?

Here our selection of offbeat weekend destinations! All the places can be reached by bus within one night. Perfect to escape the busy city at an affordable price!

Kolti Camp

kolti campPitch your tent near Landour. This beautiful village is at 2 hours trekking distance from the famous chardukan of Mussoorie.

www.kolticamp.com

Around 2500rs for tent and food.

 

 

 


 

Bir Billing Paraglidingbir billing

Himachal tourism has now direct buses to the best paragliding spot in Asia! Numerous guest houses have opened.

We like www.namlanghimaltourism.org who helps Tibetan refugees and local people with its 12 cottages. At 1200rs/night.

Toy train from Pathankot (7hours ride) is a must-to-do also!

 

 


Gaunap – Idyllic Haven Homestay

gaunapThis ecostay is at 1-hour trek from Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary. Opened in 2005, discover this beautiful village with its organic vegetables and ayurvedic plants. Real heaven!

www.outdoers.in/eco-stays

1700rs per person with all meals included.

 

 

 


Not on Maph20

www.notonmap.com has different interesting stays to offer you. We have tried

H20 House

It is near Chamba with a small river literally crossing the guest house. They produce their own flour, best chapatti! You can take a fresh bath in the river just down your cottage.

 

The Clay Museclay muse

near Dalhousie, at 30min trekking distance from Panchpula. Sleep near the bears!

 

Around 2000rs.

 

 

 


gulerGuler Heritage Nature Camp

This camp is host inside a heritage property that the owner tried to restore slowly.

You can camp or stay in one of the bedrooms which has been restored.

Perfect for wildlife observer. Have a boat ride on pong dam, India’s largest artificial lake and observe the birds.

www.facebook.com/Guler-Heritage-Nature-Camp

Around 2000rs.

 


Jilling Estatejilling estate

At 45 min trek from the nearest road, Jilling is not far from Nainital. Estate is perfect for a long day trek. Meet the owner Steve Lall, an ex-fighter pilot, a former tea planter, rebel, environmentalist, and mountain biker! He has a lot of stories to tell!

Cottage on top is so cute!

www.jilling.net

3500rs per person all meals included.

 


jeolikotThe Cottage Jeolikot

Near Pathankot, this cottage is an easy place to go for a short weekend.

The hostess is the architect herself of this original house.

www.thecottagejeolikot.com

Between 4500 and 6000rs.

 

 

 

 

 


Secludepalampur

www.seclude.in is another website specialized in out of the beat destinations.

We have tried the one in Palampur, nested in the middle of the tea plantations. Beautiful house!

Around 4500rs.

 

 

 


walterreWalterre resort

In Dehradun, in the cantonment, this boutique resort is perfect for a lazy weekend reading books in the garden.

www.walterre.co.in

Around 3500rs for a double room.

 

 

 


Andrettaandretta

Andretta is a village of artists nested in the foothills of the Dhauladhar range.

Stay at the Mirage for a yoga retreat or take a pottery class at Andretta Pottery with Mansimran Singh.

www.mirageandretta.com

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naggarNaggar

Before Manali and its crowd, discover the lesser-known Naggar and its castle!

www.raginicottagesnaggar.com has an excellent chef!

Around 2500rs.

 

 

 


Pragpurpragpur

Heritage village in Kangra Valley, Pragpur is like no other village in India! A must see!

The Judge Court is a beautiful manor to stay or have a lunch, with a pool!

Around 6000rs/night

www.judgescourt.com

 

 


raju guesthouseTirthan Valley

Near the Great Himalayan National Park, the valley has many nice accommodations to offer.

Raju Bharti’s Guest House is in middle of the river that you have to cross in a trolley!

www.facebook.com/rajuscottage.goshaini

Around 2000rs per person all meals included.

 

Or go to camp inside the park! himalayanecotourism.in offers different options of treks in respect with nature and men.

 


Landourlandour

On top of Mussorie, the cantonment area, Landour, is much quieter with a very British feeling.

Domas Inn is an excellent guest house, with a Tibetan touch!

www.momotours.com/doma-inn.html

around 3000rs/night.

Char Dukan is the best place for an early morning breakfast or some Maggi!


pahadiPahadi house

An eco concept stay near Mussorie. Around 6000rs with breakfast and dinner.

www.pahadihouse.com

 

 

 

 


Sonapani Himalayan villagesonapani

Near Mukteshwar, enjoy a scenic spot away from the tourist track. The hosts are extremely friendly!

www.sonapani.in

Around 6000rs with all meals.

 

 


sunnymeadSunnymead Estate

Below Shimla, breakfast is just AMAZING! Really cute house.
Around 7000rs

Lal Kothi in Raisonlal kothi

90 years old house renovated into a warm guesthouse with a great caretaker! Take the bus to Manali and stops 30min before. Rafting starting point.

www.lalkothi.in

Around 5500rs

 

 


himalayan heritageHimalayan Heritage

Bed&Breakfast and Café, a really cute homestay in Palampur. They also have an organic shop. One of the owners is also one of our favorite guest!

Around 1200rs

www.himalayanheritage.in

 

 

 

 


4rooms at Gunehargunehar

Gunehar, near Bir-Billing, is an interesting village to visit! The indo-german artist Frank Schlichtmann set up here a few years back, opened a café and a guesthouse and organizes an art festival every year! You can see street art in the main market!

www.the4roomshotel.com