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Diwali weekend: 6 picturesque getaways from Delhi under ₹6,000 to visit on deepotsav 2025

 Escape the smoke, not your budget
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Escape the smoke, not your budget
With Delhi’s Diwali crowds peaking, these six getaways keep costs at ₹2,400–₹5,600 for 3 days, covering travel, stay, meals, and a few indulgences; pick riverside calm, royal heritage, or hill‑station air and still return under ₹6k.
 Rishikesh: adventure + yoga (₹3,600–₹5,600)
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Rishikesh: adventure + yoga (₹3,600–₹5,600)
Riverside cafés, evening Ganga Aarti, rafting at Shivpuri, sunrise yoga.Budget (3D/2N): Travel ₹800–₹1,200 | Stay ₹800–₹1,400 | Meals ₹600–₹900 | Activities ₹1,000–₹1,500 | Misc ₹400–₹600.Quick plan: Day 1 Aarti; Day 2 rafting + Beatles Ashram/Jhulas; Day 3 yoga + café + depart.
 Jaipur: forts + food (₹3,700–₹5,400)
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Jaipur: forts + food (₹3,700–₹5,400)
Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, bazaars, kachoris and lassi.Budget (3D/2N): Travel ₹800–₹1,200 | Stay ₹1,200–₹1,800 | Meals ₹600–₹900 | Tickets/Local ₹800–₹1,000 | Misc ₹300–₹500.Quick plan: Day 1 bazaars; Day 2 forts/palace; Day 3 Jaigarh/Nahargarh + café.
 Lansdowne: quiet hills (₹2,400–₹3,700)
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Lansdowne: quiet hills (₹2,400–₹3,700)
Low‑crowd hill station, greenery, lake walks, serene corners.Budget (3D/2N): Travel ₹500–₹700 | Stay ₹1,000–₹1,600 | Meals ₹600–₹900 | Misc ₹300–₹500.Quick plan: Day 1 Bhulla Lake; Day 2 Tip‑in‑Top + St. Mary’s; Day 3 slow morning + depart.
Agra: history + eats (₹2,900–₹4,400)
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Agra: history + eats (₹2,900–₹4,400)
Taj sunrise, Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh views, Mughlai treats and petha.Budget (3D/2N): Travel ₹400–₹800 | Stay ₹1,200–₹1,600 | Meals ₹600–₹900 | Tickets/Local ₹500–₹700 | Misc ₹200–₹400.Quick plan: Day 1 markets + petha; Day 2 Taj + Fort; Day 3 Mehtab Bagh + depart.
 Pushkar: colour + cafés (₹2,800–₹4,500)
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Pushkar: colour + cafés (₹2,800–₹4,500)
Lakeside ghats, Brahma Temple, bazaar sunsets, rooftop cafés.Budget (3D/2N): Travel ₹600–₹900 | Stay ₹800–₹1,400 | Meals ₹600–₹900 | Shopping/Local ₹500–₹800 | Misc ₹300–₹500.Quick plan: Day 1 lake stroll; Day 2 temples + markets + sunset; Day 3 handicrafts + depart.
 Nainital: lakeside charm (₹3,000–₹4,500)
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Nainital: lakeside charm (₹3,000–₹4,500)
Naini Lake walks, boat rides, viewpoints, Tibetan Market snacks.Budget (3D/2N): Travel ₹500–₹700 | Stay ₹1,200–₹1,800 | Meals ₹600–₹900 | Activities ₹400–₹600 | Misc ₹300–₹500.Quick plan: Day 1 lakeside; Day 2 boating + strolls; Day 3 Snow View + depart.
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