There’s always something or the other happening in Delhi – from cultural activities to heritage walks, talks and seminars, food festivals and fine dining evenings. But if you are on the look-out for new places to explore outside the city limits, there are many options that make for ideal weekend getaways. Going past a picturesque countryside, stopping by at interesting dhabas for a wholesome meal or just a simple cup of tea, chatting with the locals – all adds to the experience. We take a look at some of the unique, but lesser-known places that are worth a first-hand dekko.
Noor Mahal
Not far from the Delhi-Punjab highway, the majestic structure of Noor Mahal presents an imposing sight. Walk in to a warm welcome and you can’t help but gaze in wonder at the lotus fountain and the Swarovski chandelier that glitters underneath the hand painted dome ceiling in Rajasthani style.
Among the many wondrous pieces here is the portrait of Maharaja Duleep Singh (1838-1893), the last maharaja of the Sikh Empire and that of an Amritsari Sardarni of the pre-Independence era. It is adorned with 22k gold and semi-precious stones. And then, of course, there is the palace’s piece de resistance- the Frontier Mail restaurant inspired by the ‘railway’ that ran between Bombay and Peshawar in the 1930s. Its railway track, train coaches and the platform area, all take you back in time and offer cuisine that has since become synonymous with the North West Frontier regions.
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