Weekend Getaways from Jaipur

Fun and exciting weekend getaways from Jaipur are easily within your reach as the state of Rajasthan itself has many marvellous destinations offering thrilling activities. Apart from Rajasthan, you can also go to certain destinations in Haryana and Uttarakhand for memorable vacations. Here is a list and description of destinations you can choose to go to, and what activities are organised there. Explore more Adventure Tours in Rajasthan

Popular Destinations for Weekend Getaways near Jaipur

Rajasthan

Ranthambore National Park, Jaisalmer, Neemrana, Jodhpur and Bikaner offer you the best weekend getaways from Jaipur within Rajasthan state.

• Ranthambore: The national park is located in the Sawai Madhopur district in the eastern extreme of the state. It serves as the meeting point of the Western Ghats and Aravalli Hills; hence the terrain here is quite rugged. Trees like khair, jamun, dates, mahua and dhok have dense growths along the West Banas and Chambal Rivers. Take a wildlife safari through the park, and keep looking for tigers, hyenas, caracals, hedgehogs, leopards, civets, hares, boars, sloth bears and foxes.

• Jaisalmer: Roughly 570 km from Jaipur is the town of Jaisalmer, where the buildings are of the same colour as desert sands. You will not be able to come here in summers, for they are scorching hot, but when you come here in winters, go on a camel safari. Know more about Desert Camel Safari in Jaisalmer

• Neemrana: Just 156 km from Jaipur is the famous Neemrana Fort, which now serves as an iconic heritage hotel. The fort management organises vintage car drives, audio-visual shows about its history and cultural shows. Adventure activities like zip-lining and certain team building sports are conducted, utilising the nearby hills.

• Jodhpur: Jodhpur, approximately 334 km away, is a beautiful desert city, which is known for its rich culture, decorated history, natural scenery and architectural magnificence. Camel safaris through the region are in huge demand, and you should definitely take one whenever you come here. Know more about Desert Camel Safari in Jodhpur

• Bikaner: Certain hotels and resorts in Bikaner combine camel safaris with desert camping for a unique experience. Tented trailers follow you and you can hop inside them whenever you feel like. Come to Bikaner as part of your weekend getaways from Jaipur in winters because the summer heat will be too much for you to withstand. Know more about Desert Camel Safari in Bikaner

Haryana

If you are thinking of planning weekend getaways from Jaipur in the state of Haryana, then come to Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary.

• Distance and Access: Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, also called Sultanpur National Park, is at an approximate distance of 15 km from Gurgaon. Flights from Jaipur are easily available for Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi that is not too far from the destination.

• Climate: The region experiences a combination of semi-arid and humid subtropical climates. You can come here in any month as it is always either inhabited or visited by many species of birds. In summers and during the rainy season, you will see resident species, and September onwards, birds from Europe start migrating to here.

Uttarakhand

The three best places to plan weekend getaways from Jaipur in Uttarakhand are Rishikesh, Jim Corbett National Park and Rajaji National Park.

1) Rishikesh

• Location: The town of Rishikesh is roughly 500 km from Jaipur, and is located in south-western Uttarakhand.

• Terrain: Rishikesh is situated in the transition zone between the Terai belt of the Northern Plains and the Shivalik foothills of the Himalayas.

• Climate: The town has a humid subtropical climate, and the weather here mostly remains warm. Maximum temperatures of 40 degree Celsius are common occurrences in May while mean minimum temperatures of 5 degree Celsius in January are considered normal.

• Activities: All through the year, except for the rainy season, campsites and tour companies organise white water rafting on the Ganga River, and bungee jumping from the hills. This period is also ideal to camp in and near the town, and helping yourselves to some much needed tranquillity. Know more about River Rafting in Rishikesh and Camping in Rishikesh

2) Jim Corbett National Park

• Location: Jim Corbett National Park is completely located in the district of Nainital, and is near the town of Ramnagar.

• Terrain: Valleys, hills, ridges, gorges, ravines, rivers and plateaus are abundant here as the park is sandwiched between the Shivalik Hills and the Terai belt.

• Flora: Sal, khair and rosewood dominate the deciduous forests of the plains while pine is dominant on the hills.

• Fauna: Look for tigers, leopards, deer, elephants, bears, ghariyals, and pythons in the park.

3) Rajaji National Park

• Location: This large protected area covers the districts of Dehradun, Haridwar and Pauri.

• Terrain: Its terrain is similar to that of Jim Corbett National Park as the former too lies between the Terai belt and the Shivalik Foothills.

• Flora: Deciduous species like sal, khair, rosewood and bamboo cover the Terai while chir pine covers the hill-slopes.

• Fauna: Creatures like elephants, leopards, tigers, black bears, sloth bears, boars, jackals, hyenas, deer, monkeys and cobras live here in plenty. Explore more Rajaji National Park