Beachgateways

  While there are a number of hill-stations that you can make a quick escape to from Delhi, all the good beach destinations are at quite a distance. But all it takes is a bit of research and advance planning for you to have that perfect seaside vacation. Keep reading to discover the best beach getaways from Delhi. Rishikesh Located on the banks of river Ganges, Rishikesh is the closest beach destination that Delhites can head to. If you want to take a road trip, it takes about six hours to drive up to this holy city from the capital or you can take a flight to Dehradun and then hire a taxi to take you to Rishikesh. The latter option should take you about three hours of travel time in total. For accommodation, there are a number of great camping options at the river beach to suit every budget. You can either spend your time trying out adventure sports like rafting and rappelling or choose to rejuvenate through meditation at India’s yoga capital. The river beach of Rishikesh ...