Delhites are very lucky when it comes to travelling to stunning hill stations as Delhi NCR is very close to some of India’s most beautiful mountains and hill stations. And with Independence Day approaching soon, many tourists will explore these places. This year Independence Day is on Monday so entire India will get to spend a holiday of 3 days and this is the perfect time for a short getaway. If you are thinking to spend these days in serenity and tranquility, avoid these 5 places as they will be very crowded.
5 Crowded Getaways Near Delhi NCR You Must Avoid
1. Rishikesh
Rishikesh is just about 5 hours away from Delhi NCR. Many Delhites will travel to Rishikesh during the 3-day holiday on the Independence Day long weekend and on top of that, this place in Uttarakhand mostly stays crowded. As Rishikesh has a lot to explore, this will attract so many tourists during the upcoming long weekend.
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2. Shimla
Shimla is surely one of the most popular and loved places to explore in Himachal Pradesh. No matter when you travel here, you will find tourists all throughout the year. Also, you can reach the Queen of Hills in less than 8 hours from Delhi NCR, and with so many experiences to enjoy, Shimla will be very crowded.
3. Auli
Uttarakhand’s Auli is a dreamy destination for holidays. It looks extremely beautiful with the majestic views of the Nanda Devi and Nar Parvat mountains and the oak forests. Tourists travel to Auli to immerse amidst nature and spend the holiday in serenity. Also, many adventure enthusiasts travel here to experience skiing. So it is expected that Auli will stay very crowded in the second weekend of August.
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4. Kasauli
Nestled in Himachal Pradesh, Kasauli is a small hill station explored by tourists all around the year. Surrounded by picturesque landscapes of lush greenery and mountains, travellers love to travel here to feel the best of nature. And Delhites can reach here in just under 7 hours from Delhi NCR. So, Kasauli will experience crowds during the Independence day long weekend.
5. Dalhousie
Nestled in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, ‘Dalhousie’ is a magnificent destination. To spend some quality time on nature’s lap in a pleasant climate, this is one of the most perfect hill stations. Dalhousie stays quite packed throughout the year and it is expected that the scenario will be the same on the long weekend of Independence day.