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8 places near delhi you can easily reach by bus

Mathura and Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
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Mathura and Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
Bus from: Anand Vihar ISBTJourney time: 2.5 to 3 hours
Operators: UPSRTC, several private operators run frequent servicesBuses are frequent and the route is well connected. Board Saturday night, reach early Sunday morning, and spend the day at Banke Bihari Temple, the ISKCON temple in Vrindavan, and the Yamuna ghats in Mathura. Evening return buses are plentiful and the total trip costs very little.
Neemrana, Rajasthan
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Neemrana, Rajasthan
Bus from: Kashmiri Gate ISBTJourney time: 2 to 2.5 hours
Operators: RSRTC and private operators on the Delhi to Jaipur route, get off at NeemranaThere is no dedicated Neemrana bus but any Jaipur-bound bus drops you at the Neemrana turning on NH-48. It is a short auto ride from there to the fort. Closest among all eight destinations and ideal if you want a relaxed, unhurried Sunday without an early start.
Agra, Uttar Pradesh
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Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Bus from: Anand Vihar or Kashmiri Gate ISBTJourney time: 3 to 4 hours
Operators: UPSRTC, NueGo, IntrCity SmartBus, Volvo options availableOver 150 buses run daily on this route. Board a late Saturday night bus, reach Agra by midnight, rest, and wake up for the Taj Mahal at sunrise. Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh fill the afternoon. Multiple evening buses back to Delhi make the return just as easy.
Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan
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Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan
Bus from: Kashmiri Gate ISBT toward Alwar, then local transport to SariskaJourney time: 3.5 to 4 hours to Alwar, 30 minutes more to Sariska
Operators: RSRTC, Haryana Roadways run regular services to AlwarAlwar is the closest major town and has good bus connectivity from Delhi. From Alwar bus stand, local autos or shared cabs run to Sariska. Book your Sunday morning jeep safari in advance online. The Aravalli setting makes it well worth the two-step bus journey.
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
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Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Bus from: Kashmiri Gate ISBTJourney time: 5 to 6 hours
Operators: UPSRTC, Uttarakhand Roadways, FlixBus, Laxmi Holidays, Volvo options on weekendsThis is the longest journey on the list and the most rewarding for the effort. Board by 10 or 11 pm Saturday, reach by 4 or 5 am Sunday. A full day by the Ganges, Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat, and the lakshman Jhula area is completely doable before you board an evening return bus by 6 pm.
 Lansdowne, Uttarakhand
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Lansdowne, Uttarakhand
Bus from: Kashmiri Gate ISBT toward Kotdwar, then local bus to LansdowneJourney time: 5 to 6 hours to Kotdwar, 1 more hour to Lansdowne
Operators: Uttarakhand Roadways and private buses run to KotdwarLansdowne is two legs by bus but both are manageable. Kotdwar is well connected from Kashmiri Gate, and from Kotdwar local buses and shared jeeps go up to Lansdowne. Board late Saturday, reach Sunday morning, spend a quiet day in the pine-covered cantonment town, and head back by early evening.
 Bharatpur, Rajasthan
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Bharatpur, Rajasthan
Bus from: Anand Vihar or Sarai Kale Khan ISBTJourney time: 3 to 3.5 hours
Operators: RSRTC, private operators on the Agra and Jaipur corridorBharatpur sits on the Delhi to Agra and Delhi to Jaipur highway, so buses are frequent throughout the day and night. Reach Sunday morning and spend the day at Keoladeo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Early morning is the best time to walk through it. Easy return buses by evening make it one of the smoothest trips on this list.
Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana
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Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana
Bus from: Kashmiri Gate ISBTJourney time: 4.5 to 5 hours
Operators: CTU, HRTC, NueGo, Zingbus, FlixBus, over 100 buses dailyOne of the best-connected routes out of Delhi. Board a Saturday night bus, wake up in Chandigarh, spend Sunday at Sukhna Lake, the Rock Garden, and Sector 17 market. Evening buses back run till late night, so you have full flexibility on return timing. A clean, easy, value-for-money trip.
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