Short road trips from Delhi NCR that you can take during this Easter weekend

This Eastern weekend you can either choose to be wherever your close ones are going, or, if you really wish to escape the hot weather, choose off-beat hill destinations. Ahead, we bring to you a few worthy ideas for a short Easter weekend trip.

Sattal
As the name implies, Sattal, pronounced as Sat-tal, is a destination in Uttarakhand known for a group of seven interconnected fresh water lakes. Most of these lakes have been named after the great characters praised in the scriptures–the names being Nala-Damayanti, Ram-Sita, Lakshmana, Bharat, Sukha Tal and Garuda Tal. Sattal is located at a height of 1370 m above sea level, abound by dense oak and pine forests.

Distance from Delhi/NCR: 306 KM

Naukuchiatal
Naukuchiatal is a small hamlet named after a nine-cornered lake which is 1 km long and 40 m deep. It is one of the top tourist attractions of this hill station. Naukuchiatal is situated a few miles from Nainital, hence, it is most preferred by people who like tranquillity and space. Legend talks highly about the significance of the lake. If a person can take a complete round of the nine corners of lake, he or she can attain divine blessings. There is a temple of Lord Bramha near the KMVN guesthouse to mark the site where the deity performed penance in a previous epoch. Naukuchiatal also provides an opportunity to visit other close-by sites like Bhimtal and Halwani.

Distance from Delhi/NCR: 299 KM

Nahan


Flanked by the Shivalik mountain range on each side, Nahan is a paradise of sorts full of green fields, clean streets, and lofty trees. It was founded by Raja Karan Prakash in 1621 as his state capital. Legend also has it that Nahan has been named after a namesake saint. There is yet another more convincing legend that states an incident involving the Raja, a lion, and a saint. As per the story, when the Raja was attempting to kill a lion during his hunting spree, a saint by the name of Banwari Das intervened and called out “Nahan” meaning “do not kill” in order to stop the assassination. Tourists love visiting Nahan, a cantonment town in Himachal Pradesh to enjoy its beautiful gardens, the lake and the temples.

Distance from Delhi/NCR: 254 KM

Parwanoo
This is also one of the nearest off-beat hill stations near Delhi. Known for its fruit orchards, Parwanoo is a haven for those who love fresh fruit juices, organic jams and marmalades. The whole town is coloured green, red and peach, and tourists can also explore its gardens, temples and the ropeway operated for tourists by Hotel Timber Trail Heights.

Distance from Delhi/NCR: 265 KM