Best Road Trips from Delhi for Long Weekends

Delhi sits at the heart of North India, perfectly placed for short escapes. Within a few hours, you can reach deserts, hills, rivers, or wildlife reserves. A car, a full tank, and three days off – that’s all it takes for a proper weekend getaway.

This guide covers the best road trip routes from Delhi, what to expect on the way, and how to plan your weekend so it feels longer than it is.

Flights drain time and money. Trains sell out weeks in advance. Roads stay open. With friends or family, splitting fuel and tolls makes road trips India’s most practical way to travel. You set the stops, pace, and detours.

The 200–500 km range is ideal. It keeps driving light and leaves time to rest and explore before heading back. You don’t need luxury for a good trip – you need clean roads, reliable food, and an open plan.

Wide expressways take you past Gurgaon’s bustle and into Rajasthan’s sandstone calm. Jaipur fits perfectly into a long weekend; heritage forts, old markets, and Rajasthani thalis that spoil you for choice.

Tip: Leave early Friday or late evening to skip peak traffic. Keep Sunday for Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal, and dinner at a rooftop spot before heading back.

Smooth till Muzaffarnagar, slower after Haridwar. The Ganga aarti, yoga retreats, and white-water rafting make it one of the most soulful weekend getaways from Delhi.

Stop at Cheetal Grand near Khatauli for meals. Plan rafting for early mornings and end the day in Tapovan cafés.

A steady drive that turns greener near Ramnagar. The forest feels close yet untouched. Book safaris in advance, and stay in riverside lodges for quieter evenings.

Drive tip: Leave Delhi at dawn. By noon, you’ll be having lunch near the Kosi River.

Smooth till Chandigarh, slower and scenic beyond. Snow, pine forests, and Beas-side cafés give this route its charm.

Break the drive at Mandi or Chandigarh if you prefer comfort. For longer breaks, add Solang Valley or Naggar to the plan.

• Leave before sunrise. Gurgaon jams double after 8 a.m.
• Fuel up a day early. City petrol pumps crowd fast on holidays.
• Carry small cash. Dhabas and tolls still run on notes, not apps.
• Book stays early. Homestays and forest lodges sell out faster than hotels.
• Travel light. One bag per head keeps the car manageable.
• Ask locals for routes. Shortcuts often save more time than Google Maps shows.

A good road trip is built on details. The right food stop, the right turn, the right stay – all these make the drive memorable.

Travassa Holidays has been crafting road trips India trusts for years. We don’t sell packages; we shape routes that feel alive.

• We know which dhaba on NH48 serves the cleanest food.
• We know the backroad to Rishikesh that cuts 45 minutes.
• We know which Corbett lodge opens straight to the riverbank.

Your weekend deserves that level of care. Call Travassa Holidays, and we’ll turn your next long weekend into a memory worth remembering.