Gurgaon 2011 Weekend Breaks Getaways

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Is Gurgaon city crowding upon you or getting bored in Gurgaon? Escape to somewhere close by travel destination, near Gurgaon, for a weekend holiday vacation for a couple of days and make the vacation seem like a week. Explore the all the weekend destinations below from Gurgaon.

Choose from one of the treasured Caravan short holiday weekend breaks for this christmas vacations and new year 2011! Most resorts and hotels are within a 3-10 hour drive from Gurgaon. They offer a world of elegance or old world charm, some with a sprinkle of adventure, perhaps in a quaint hill station - sojourns that have to be experienced to be truly believed. On offer are many short holiday packages, ideas, deals and specials for weekend getaways from Gurgaon.

You can choose from various weekend holiday options like Cheap weekend breaks, Romantic weekend breaks, Last minute weekend breaks, Luxury weekend breaks, Short weekend break, Family weekend break, Long weekend trips, Short tours, Weekend hotel packages, Weekend packages from Gurgaon:

Weekend Breaks from Gurgaon, Haryana

There are lot of Weekend travel destinations which can be considered for weekend Getaways from Gurgaon. Following is a list of few top weekend breaks places from Gurgaon:

Kosi
Kosi or Kosi Kalan is a quiet town in Mathura district, in the famed Brij Bhoomi area, known as the birthplace of Lord Krishna. It derived its name from the Sanskrit word kosh meaning treasury, as it was believed to be the treasury of Nand Raja. Apart from being the local cultural and economic hub, it also has an industrial area with several factories and industries. An important halt of the Delhi-Agra National Highway, Kosi is 100km from Delhi and has many hotels and rest houses for travelers wanting a break from their road journey.

Mathura
The holy city of Mathura, is an important district town of Uttar Pradesh, located 145kms from Delhi. It is also famous for being the birthplace and abode of Lord Krishna. According to the Mahabharata, Mathura was the capital of the Surasena Dynasty, ruled by Lord Krishna's uncle Kansa. In history, it was ruled by many more dynasties like the Mauryas, and the Sungas; it was also said to be home to many Jains.

Alwar
Alwar is nestled between clusters of small hills of the Aravallis and has a long history under the Rajputs, Mughals and later the British. The city also has a rich natural heritage with some beautiful lakes and picturesque valleys, thickly wooded in parts. Once known as the Tiger State, Alwar houses the famous Sariska Sanctuary unfortunately rampant poaching has recently made the tiger extinct here

Bharatpur
The town of Bharatpur in Rajasthan is synonymous with the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, India's most famous bird sanctuary. A convenient driving distance from Delhi (5 hours) and close to Mathura, Bharatpur is a nice weekend getaway.

Sariska
Set in the shadows of the Aravalli Range, the quiet town of Sariska is situated at a distance of 35 km from Alwar, and is primarily known for the Sariska National Park and Tiger Reserve. Formerly serving as the hunting grounds of the rulers of the small state of Alwar, the area was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1955, designated a Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger

Agra
Agra is a city on the banks of the Yamuna River in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is one of the major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era buildings, like Tāj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpūr Sikrī, all three of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Lansdowne
Lansdowne is a hill station in the secluded reaches of Uttaranchal. Surrounded by beautiful oak, silver fir, spruce, bamboo and pine forests, it is a summer getaway for nature lovers and romantics.

Haridwar
Haridwar is the holy city means 'Gateway to God' in Hindi. It is considered as one of the holiest amongst the seven places of pilgrimage for Hindus, and is a popular gateway to the Char Dhams (the four pilgrimages of Uttarakhand). Haridwar is the first town where the River Ganga descends to touch the plains.

Rishikesh
Rishikesh is located on the foothills of the Himalayas, this holy city on the banks of the River Ganga is an important pilgrimage centre, with adventure sports like rafting, kayaking with yoga and meditation ashrams. Rishikesh is also the gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas.

Jaipur
Jaipur or the "Pink City' as it is popularly called makes up one of the three points in the Golden Triangle of Indian tourism, the other two being Delhi and Agra. It is also the gateway to Rajasthan - and a visit to the city gives you a glimpse of the entire Rajasthan

Parwanoo
Parwanoo is a picturesque hill station on the borders of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, surrounded by hillocks covered with lush green vegetation.

Corbett
Jim Corbett National Park lies in the Nainital, Pauri Garwhal and Bijnore Districts of Uttaranchal.

Mussoorie
Mussoorie is the gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas and favourite summer holiday spot of people from Delhi and U.P., Mussoorie is 60km ahead of Dehradun.

Kasauli
The beautiful hill retreat of Kasauli is known for its scenic surroundings, typical of Himachal Pradesh, and its well-kept colonial ambience.

Morni Hills
The village of Morni, also called Bhoj Jabial, is a popular and the only hill station in Haryana. It is located on the Morni Hill, an outgrowth of the Shivalik Range, and is at an altitude of 1,220 mts.

Bhimtal
Bhimtal is just 25 km from Nainital or can be reached directly from Delhi in 6-7 hrs. Bhimtal is situated at an altitude of 1200 m so is slightly on the warmer side in mid June, but makes for an all year round destination. For recreation one can do boating at the lake or explore the surrounding jungle on foot.

Naukuchiatal
Located at the foothills of the Kumaon Mountains, Naukuchiatal is perhaps the most picturesque lake in Uttaranchal, surrounded by green slopes and oak forests. At an altitude of 1,219 m and just 24 km from Nainital

Nainital
Nainital is the largest and most popular hill-station of the Kumaon region. Making it your base, you can visit other spots such as Ranikhet, Kausani, Mukteshwar and Almora. The heart of the destination is the Naini Lake

Ramgarh
A picturesque hillstation and a popular tourist haunt, Ramgarh is located at an altitude of 1,789 mts on the Himalayan foothills. Known for its orchards of plums, apples, peaches and apricots, it was once home to the English army.

Sattal
Sattal is a collection of seven interconnected freshwater lakes, located in the Kumaon Lake region, just 22 km from Nainital. Set at an altitude of nearly 4,000 ft, these lakes are surrounded by pine and oak forests, with the foothills of the Himalayas rising in the near distance.

Mukteshwar
Mukteshwar sits atop a high ridge in a remote corner of the Kumaon Mountains and is surrounded by fruit orchards and thick coniferous forests. Situated at an altitude of 7,500 ft above sea level, Mukteshwar is most famous for its wonderful 180 degrees view of the snow-capped Himalayas, best seen in autumn and spring.

Shimla
Shimla is a very popular holiday-retreat during the summer months and is well-known for its Victorian architecture, which is reflected in certain areas of the Mall and The Ridge. Shimla also is a convenient base for variety of adventure sports such as Skiing, Trekking, Fishing and Golfing etc.

Kufri
Kufri is one of the oldest ski resorts in Himachal Pradesh. Its attraction lies in the breathtaking vistas and ski slopes. Covered with soft snow during the winter months, Kufri, 22 Km away from Shimla is a skier's paradise.

Chail
Located at an altitude of 2,250 m, and spread over three hills, Chail is a beautiful hill station 43 km from Shimla. Surrounded by thick deodar forest, it a haven for hiking and trekking

Ranthambhore
Ranthambhore is famous for its tigers. The majestic predators roam here freely and can be seen at close quarters, hunting and taking care of their young. 340 kms from Delhi

Summer Holidays Weekend Packages from Gurgaon

There are various travel companies providing weekend breaks packages from Gurgaon, some of them are:
Makemytrip: Book Gurgaon Weekend travel packages from Make My Trip Online Travel
Travelocity: Short Weekend tour packages from Gurgaon from Travelocity
Yatra: Book Cheap weekend holiday packages from Yatra
Travelguru: Book weekend breaks packages from Gurgaon with Travel Guru