Best Weekend Trips from Delhi (2–3 Days)
Updated 9 November 2026 · by the Tripins team
Short trips from Delhi for a weekend or long weekend: Rishikesh, Mathura Vrindavan, Chopta, McLeodganj and Triund, Kasol and Jaisalmer — when to go and what to do.
How weekend trips from Delhi work
Most weekend trips leave Delhi on Friday night by overnight bus or tempo traveller, so you wake up in the hills or by the river, spend two days there and are back on Monday morning. Long weekends around public holidays give an extra day and fill up fast.
Rishikesh
Yoga by the Ganga, river rafting, cafés and the evening aarti at Triveni Ghat. The closest of the lot and good all year, though rafting usually stops during the monsoon.
Mathura and Vrindavan
Krishna's land, a few hours from Delhi: Krishna Janmabhoomi, Banke Bihari, Prem Mandir lit up in the evening and the aarti at Vishram Ghat. Holi season here is famous and very crowded.
Chopta, Tungnath and Chandrashila
Meadows and a short, steep trek to Tungnath, the highest Shiva temple, and on to Chandrashila peak for Himalayan views. Lovely in spring and autumn; snowy in winter.
McLeodganj and Triund
Tibetan culture in McLeodganj and an overnight camp on the Triund ridge facing the Dhauladhar range. A good first trek.
Kasol and Kheerganga
Parvati valley cafés, Tosh village and the trek to Kheerganga's natural hot spring. Better as a three- or four-day trip.
Jaisalmer
The golden fort, a desert camp on the Sam dunes with folk music, and Kuldhara. Best from October to March; very hot in summer.
FAQs
What is the best weekend trip from Delhi?
Rishikesh is the easiest and works all year. For mountains, Chopta or McLeodganj and Triund; for spiritual trips, Mathura Vrindavan.
Can I do a hill trip from Delhi in a weekend?
Yes. Leave Friday night, spend Saturday and Sunday in the hills and return Monday morning — places like Rishikesh, Chopta and McLeodganj work well.
Trips for this guide
Pre-book · booking 17 Nov se
2N / 3D
Rishikesh Yoga & Ganga Retreat
Uttarakhand · from Delhi
Pre-book · booking 5 Dec se
1N / 2D
Mathura Vrindavan Darshan
Uttar Pradesh · from Delhi
Pre-book · booking 19 Dec se
2N / 3D
Jaisalmer — Golden Fort & Desert Camp
Rajasthan · from Delhi
Pre-book · booking 8 May se
3N / 4D
Kasol Tosh Kheerganga Trek
Himachal Pradesh · from Delhi / Chandigarh
Pre-book open
2N / 3D
Chopta Tungnath Chandrashila
Uttarakhand · from Delhi
Pre-book open
2N / 3D
McLeodganj Triund Trek
Himachal Pradesh · from Delhi / Chandigarh