Best Kid-Friendly Holiday Destinations near Delhi
The vacations from school for kids call for some exciting holiday planning to take a break from the daily routine. Kids are always full of energy and to keep up with their stamina planning for vacations is very crucial. Keeping aside the holiday homework, academic competition, extracurricular, etc., for a few days take your child/children for some true refreshment away from their regular schedules.
Top Refreshing Gateways from Delhi for Kids
Jaipur – The ‘Pink City’ is located just 321 km from Delhi and a couple of days is enough to explore the wonders of the city. The Jantar Mantar of Jaipur is the perfect place for interest for your kid to witness the wonderful technology of the bygone era. Other attractions that you must take your child to include Hawa Mahal. City Palace, Albert Hall Museum, Jal Mahal, Amer Fort, Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort. Acknowledge them with the history etched for every monument as much as possible, so that they are enlightened about the glorious past of the county. Jaipur is a perfect destination if planning a trip during winter vacation as the weather remains pleasant during the winter months.
Agra – The very first image that comes to mind while planning for Agra is the magnificent Taj Mahal, followed by the Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri and of course savouring petha, the most popular delicacy of Agra. The city with the enormous symbol of love erected on its land, is 243 km from Delhi and coming by train is a comfortable way to reach Agra, which involves only about 4-5 hours. Although Agra can be planned for a day trip, however, travelling with your child requires a little flexibility with time. Plan a trip to Agra during the winter vacation at least for 1 night and 2 days. So that you can visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort on the first day and Fatehpur Sikri on the second.
Jim Corbett National Park – Animals and birds always tend to entice the little minds. Therefore a visit to Jim Corbett National Park will perfectly serve the purpose. Counted as the oldest national park in India, it is located 242 km from Delhi and a drive of 6 hours will take you to the wildlife haven. It is an ideal destination for planning a tour during the summer vacation due to its location on the Himalayan foothills. Embark on a Corbett Jeep Safari to show your kid the exotic wildlife of Jim Corbett ranging from the Bengal tigers, Asiatic elephants, Hog deer, walking deer, Asiatic black bear, sambar, sloth bear, yellow-throated marten, otters, and many more.
Nainital – Nainital is 324 km from Delhi and 63 km from Jim Corbett National Park. Usually, the visit to Jim Corbett is paired with a Nainital tour. The beautiful city of lakes is another fascinating destination to plan for summer vacation. There are a lot of attractions in Nainital that will enthuse kids including Naini Lake, Naina Devi Temple, Eco Cave Gardens, Governor’s House, Nainital Zoo, Snow View Point, Tiffin Top, Kainchi Dham, Mukteshwar Temple, etc. Visiting Nainital in the winter season will enable your kid to witness the snow, which will be a different experience for him/her. The Nainital Zoo is at a high altitude and both the scenic view and the animals will mesmerise your kids.
Amritsar – Amritsar is 468 km from Delhi and reaching there by train is the most viable option. The top attractions of Amritsar are the Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh and the evening retreat ceremony at the Wagah Border, the border between India and Pakistan. The ceremony is undoubtedly a must watch for you and your child. Watching the retreat ceremony will exude an essence of patriotism into your child’s mind and the visiting the Golden Temple will provide devotion and spirituality. Visiting Amritsar will be more comfortable during the winter vacation rather than summer vacation. Although it gets quite cold during the winters but the heat during the summers might take a toll on your child’s health. Therefore, plan accordingly considering all the factors.
The reason behind choosing the aforementioned locations is that reaching these places from Delhi is easy especially through road and railway. While travelling with kids, considering their comfort while choosing the mode of transport should be of top-most priority.
