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What to do for a two day side-trip in northern India in July?

What to do for a two day side-trip in northern India in July?

Old Jun 3rd, 2012, 05:39 AM
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What to do for a two day side-trip in northern India in July?

We, (a party of 6 including 3 teens) are trying to figure out what do do for two days in mid July. Due to a series of events, we find ourselves in a position where after our trips in Mumbai and Pune, we have two nights and three days before we need to catch a flight out of New Delhi. We spent two nights in Agra and toured two days in Delhi on our trip 6 years ago. What else would you suggest? Are there nearby places for mini-safaris? Or, luxury wellness retreats?

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Old Jun 3rd, 2012, 09:12 AM
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Hi Misha

July is rainy season in the Mumbai area and hot as hell in the Delhi area. I would suggest going to the upper elevations few hrs from Delhi - Nainital, Musoorie, Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Simla - you can find retreats in some of these places by a google search or a travel agent in India. But these are a few hours drive from Delhi .

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Go to Kerala and rent a river boat for a cruise. Alternatively consider Goa.
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Old Jun 3rd, 2012, 11:23 AM
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take a look at neemrana fort palace hotel.. there is a zip line there for the teens
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Old Jun 3rd, 2012, 07:40 PM
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Ananda Spa, north of Delhi, is amazing. A luxury retreat from the heat and congestion.

http://www.anandaspa.com/content/default.asp
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Old Jun 4th, 2012, 02:12 AM
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Hello,
I would suggest that you will go to Goa or shimla.because In july delhi is very hot.
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Varanase is doable if you fly.
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Old Jun 4th, 2012, 08:45 PM
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Wow. Looking at these suggestions. Thanks.
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Old Jun 9th, 2012, 11:07 AM
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Ananda, Ananda Ananda.....your best choice
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Old Jun 10th, 2012, 05:14 AM
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A travel agent just questioned whether it was worth it considering time constraints. We would arrive in Delhi on the morning travel to Ananda. Get there by evening (?). Have one full day and then leave late morning to catch a flight out from Delhi. Thoughts?

Another option could be to go to Lonavala or something else near Pune or Mumbai and then fly into Delhi the day of our flight.

Would love your opinions.
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Old Jul 1st, 2012, 10:04 PM
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Just visit Nanital or haridwar.These are the good places for two day trip.
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Old Jul 1st, 2012, 11:21 PM
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You can visit Jaipur. Just 260 km from Delhi. Famous for forts & Palaces. Can experience the traditional life style and also do shopping.
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Old Jul 3rd, 2012, 08:07 AM
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I agree wirg Ash1970, you could visit the royal cities of rajasthan if you havn't been there before, or go to a cooler place like simla or something, there is no point of going to Kerala or Goa, it would be a waste of time coz they are too far.
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Old Oct 5th, 2012, 05:07 AM
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Thank you all. We just decided to extend our trip in Mumbai and fly in the morning of our flight. It was a bit harrowing because the flight from Mumbai to Delhi was cancelled without any notice. Fortunately their was another one available. The Delhi airport has many easy ways to spend your time. I would double check the rules on early entry, though.
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