14 Awesome Spots For A One-Day Adventure Trip Near Delhi

Delhi offers a number of places to visit, but Delhi’s surroundings offer more attractions and heritage destinations which stood as sentinels during this great city’s journey down the lanes of history. Whether you are living in Delhi and want to get away for a day, or are visiting Delhi on work and have nothing scheduled for a day in the midst of a hectic schedule, and want to spend the time fruitfully (making memories); here is a list of one-day adventure trips near Delhi which are worthy of a visit. Go ahead and see which of them suits you.

One-Day Adventure Trip Near Delhi (Within 50 kilometres)

1. Indian Mountaineering Foundation, Dhaula Khun

Artificial Rock Climbing is a great form of exercise, instilling resilience, will-power and muscular growth. One can safely suggest that it is more exciting than the regular jog through the corner park or at the gym.  

Part of the adventure-sport areas in Delhi, the Indian Mountaineering Foundation is a great place to spend an entire day with a fellow fitness freak.

• Distance: 25 kilometres
• Attractions: Climbing

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2. Akshardham Temple

One of the largest Hindu religious sites, Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple is a nice way to spend a day, collecting yourself and finding peace within yourself. The peace in the temple is far more spiritual than peaceful.

The temple contains a museum and a theme park, animated dramas. A short film plays on a screen, and the temple contains a boat ride.

• Distance: 30 kilometres
• Attractions: Spiritual awakening

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3. Murthal

The attractions at Murthal lie in the adventure park called Mojoland, which offers a lot of different opportunities for adventures, even in air.

You can expect a gastronomic adventure too as Murthal is known for its North Indian cuisine, and a visit to the road-side dhabas in the area 42 kilometers from Delhi is considered a must as they are all famous for their food.  Murthal promises to be an excellent location for unwinding and enjoying yourself.

• Distance: 42 kilometres
• Attractions: Adventure park, Water park and Aero sports park

4. Flyboy Air Safari in Gurgaon

Isn’t it a fantastic idea to spend a day in the sky?  Flyboy Air Safari in Gurgaon offers you a flying tour in the suburbs of Delhi, with the view of the beautiful grasslands, and the expanse of clear-blue sky. It is a perfect way to spend a day that cannot be forgotten, with loved ones.

The Air Safari offers you the fulfillment of fantasies, and an indelible memory of being the monarch of the sky itself.

• Distance: 45 kilometres
• Attractions: Flying
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5. Shikhar Adventure Park, Gurgaon

Shikhar Adventure Park is a resort-center, often used for picnics, adventure-sports, school trips and team-building exercises by corporate companies.  The place is built for a day’s visit, and is beautiful in its serenity, with gardens and a number of indoor/outdoor activities, to suit any personality.  Plan a day at Shikhar Adventure Park with family or friends.

• Distance: 46 kilometres
• Attractions: Adventure sports

One-Day Adventure Trip Near Delhi (Within 100 kilometres)

1. Pratapgarh Farms

Farm life, great food, beautiful farms and many more are promised by Pratapgarh Farms. Outdoor games included – the kind that children will be unfamiliar with, and adults might still remember, like Gilli Danda – and cricket, volleyball, various others.

The farms also have domestic activities, pot-painting and games. Spend an entire day at Pratapgarh Farms, and reconnect with your family.

• Distance: 57 kilometres
• Attractions: Games, Food, Sports and Pastoral life

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2. Damdama Lake

A lake in Gurgaon, settled beneath the Aravalli hills, Damdama Lake is a perfect place to de-stress and unclog emotions and thoughts.  You can come and be part of this idyllic scene with family, and plan nature walks, boating, watch the birds, or play sports.

The location offers adventure sports as well, for those seeking such thrills. It is also an excellent location to plan a trip with a large group as everyone has something to please them. For the stray bird-watcher, Damdama Lake offers a number of interesting birds that might contribute to their research.

• Distance: 58 kilometres
• Attractions: Adventure sports (rock-climbing, Burma bridge), Nature walks, Aravalli Hills

3. Botanix Nature Resort, Gurgaon

A heritage village in the Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, Kuchesar is best known for its Mud Fort. The fort was constructed for protection against the British, in the 18th century. It is surrounded by 200 acres of greenery, and is perfect for a picnic basket of sandwiches and a group of loved ones. The best picnic spot would be 25 kilometres away, at Brijghat – where you will find mango orchards by the Ganges.

Approximately two-and-a-half hours away from Delhi city, find Kuchesar by cab, or your vehicle through NH24. You will find Ghaziabad on the way.

• Distance: 98 kilometres
• Attractions: Mud Fort, Picnic spots, Cart-Rides, Mango Groves, Ganges

4. Kuchesar Mud Fort

A heritage village in the Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, Kuchesar is best known for its Mud Fort. The fort was constructed for protection against the British, in the 18th century. It is surrounded by 200 acres of greenery, and is perfect for a picnic basket of sandwiches and a group of loved ones. The best picnic spot would be 25 kilometres away, at Brijghat – where you will find mango orchards by the Ganges.

Approximately two-and-a-half hours away from Delhi city, find Kuchesar by cab, or your vehicle through NH24. You will find Ghaziabad on the way.

• Distance: 98 kilometres
• Attractions: Mud Fort, Picnic spots, Cart-Rides, Mango Groves, Ganges

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5. Nuh, Haryana

Part of the Mewat District in Haryana, Nuh is a tiny city which houses a great amount of history. A trip to Nuh is educational, beautiful and a perfect way to spend your day-long holiday. Some places of interest in Nuh include Chui Mai Pond, sites of religious significance, and Kotla, Sheik Musa’s town. Adventure sports like paintball, rock climbing, biking and off-roading are some of the attractions you can find at Nuh.

• Distance: 85 kilometres
• Attractions: Adventure sports, Historic sites

One-Day Adventure Trip Near Delhi (Over 100 kilometres)

1. Neemrana Fort

A 15th century fort converted into a heritage hotel, Neemrana Fort Palace is beautiful, where history can be experienced by the 5-star services provided. The Palace has 7 wings, and you can spend the entire day there. The most attractive features include, hanging gardens and an ayurvedic spa for rejuvenation, and two well-maintained swimming pools. You can also get your fill of adventure by trying the ziplines and flying solely by the pull of earth’s gravity while enjoying the amazing views of the palace and its surroundings.

• Distance: 128 kilometres
• Attractions: Flying fox adventure

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2. Alwar City, Rajasthan

Alwar is a name recognizable from the Indian History textbooks of many students. One of the oldest kingdoms of the Rajputana, the city is now a tourist location famous for its Rajasthani architecture, like the City Palace of Alwar.  

The city also has to its credit the Sariska Tiger Reserve. Get your fill of excitement by booking a drive through the forest or even better, book a hide near the waterhole to watch the unsuspecting animals come and get a drink.

• Distance: 168 kilometres
• Attractions: Animal safari, Hide near the waterhole.

3. Vrindavan

A location of religious significance, with temples for the Hindu Lord Krishna, a temple to Bhakta Mirabai, Radha Raman Temple, Vrindavan Dham, etc., 15 kilometres from Vrindavan, lies Mathura. Both Mathura and Vrindavan offer an amazing opportunity to go rafting on the river Yamuna and few people will be happy to leave in a day and opt for a 3 day and 2night package, so they can have their fill of the thrills. Rafting in Vrindavan and Mathura is at its best in the month of November and what’s more, you need not be an expert swimmer to go rafting here.

• Distance: 183 kilometres
• Attractions: Sacred Sites, Temples, River rafting

4. Air Safari Ballooning at Agra

Agra is of immense significance to any passing historian, and with the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Agra is of immense significance to anyone who can recognize beauty.  The Taj Mahal is architectural magnificence, and will take you an entire day to fully absorb the intricate details of the mausoleum, and its history, a story of love and death. Other attractions in Agra include the Air Safari, which offers you a hot air balloon ride on a tethered balloon.

• Distance: 238 kilometres
• Attractions: Air safari, Taj Mahal and Agra Fort

Relaxation and self-care are often overlooked in one’s routine. It is best for yourself, and for the quality of your relationships to take some time off, meant specifically for those around you whom you love. One should not be made to spend their weekends and holidays lost in a haze of dusty bookshelves and incomplete tasks. Plan, with the help of this article, and it will do you some good.  If you have any questions on these one-day adventure trips near Delhi, do let us know in the comments.

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