5 Best Places Near Delhi for New Year 2026: The new year 2026 is just around the corner. This is the best time to plan a trip if you want to celebrate the New Year somewhere special. To help you, here are 5 destinations that you can visit for under Rs. 5000 and in just a few days.
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5 Best Places Near Delhi for New Year 2026
Nainital – Take a night bus from Delhi and reach Nainital by morning. This small city in Uttarakhand is surrounded by mountains, making it a major attraction. Its lake is famous worldwide, and you can experience peace and tranquility sitting by its shores.
Mathura – If you want to start the new year with the blessings of Radha-Krishna, then plan a trip to Mathura. Spend your days exploring the streets and your evenings by the banks of the Yamuna River. This experience will fill you with joy.
Chopta – Chopta, a small village in Uttarakhand, is also a great destination for a New Year’s trip. If you are a devotee of Lord Shiva, you can trek here and visit the world’s highest Shiva temple.
Varanasi – Varanasi’s paan (betel leaf preparation) is very famous. Visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and witness the Ganga Aarti at the ghats. The Ganga Aarti here is famous worldwide. You can easily explore this place for under five thousand rupees.
Mandawa – You can also plan a trip to Mandawa. It is a town in Rajasthan. Here you will find forts and havelis (mansions). If you are interested in historical monuments, then this is a perfect destination for you(5 Best Places Near Delhi for New Year 2026).
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train(Delhi and Patna train offering hotel like comfort): Indian Railways is launching a Vande Bharat sleeper train between Patna and Delhi. This sleeper version is designed to provide passengers with airline-like comfort and modern amenities at an affordable fare.
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Which Delhi and Patna train offering hotel like comfort
Indian Railways is set to launch the Vande Bharat sleeper train between Patna and Delhi. It has been designed as a premium overnight journey service. The train will have a total of 16 coaches, including 11 AC3, 4 AC2, and 1 AC1 coach. The entire train will have 827 berths.
This sleeper version is designed to provide passengers with airline-like comfort and modern amenities at an affordable fare. The first two rakes are almost ready at BEML’s Bengaluru factory, and the first rake will be sent for trials on December 12.
The railways are making every effort to run this train on the Patna-Delhi route before the new year. Its trial run will be conducted on the Delhi-Patna route. The train will run 6 days a week, departing from both cities in the evening and arriving at its destination the next morning.
The Vande Bharat sleeper is designed to run at a speed of 160 km per hour, while its high-speed capability is 180 km per hour. Fast acceleration and the ability to stop and start quickly are its key features, which will reduce travel time.
The train offers amenities such as USB reading lamps, real-time information displays, Wi-Fi, an infotainment system, and a modular pantry at every berth, ensuring passenger comfort. First AC will have the option of hot water showers. Bio-vacuum touch-free toilets have also been installed.
The train is equipped with KAVACH anti-collision technology(Delhi and Patna train offering hotel like comfort). All coaches are also equipped with automatic plug doors, fully sealed gangways, CCTV cameras, and an emergency talk-back system. PRM-friendly toilets and berths will be available for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
Currently, trains like Tejas Rajdhani, Rajdhani Express, Tejas Express, Humsafar, and Garib Rath operate on this route. Their journey time is between 12 and 14 hours, and the fare depends on the type of train. The new Vande Bharat sleeper train is set to become a modern and comfortable alternative to all of these(Delhi and Patna train offering hotel like comfort).
Delhi Hot Air Balloon: Hot air balloon rides have started in Delhi. The DDA launched this initiative.
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Delhi Hot Air Balloon
A new facility has been launched in Delhi. Residents of Delhi will now be able to enjoy hot air balloon rides within Delhi. Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena personally announced this.
This initiative was launched by the Delhi Development Authority. The objective of this initiative is to develop Delhi as an adventure city. The focus is on increasing world-class facilities for the people of Delhi. The rides will be completely safe, with all safety standards in place.
Common people have now started riding hot air balloons. NewsNation spoke with people to find out how they felt about the ride. Let’s find out what they had to say…
Plan to issue pink, blue, and orange passes. Card based bus travel in final stages.
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Card based bus travel in final stages
Preparations to issue pink, blue, and orange passes for free and concessional travel on DTC and cluster buses in Delhi have reached final stages. Transport Department officials have finalized the terms and conditions for issuing pink, blue, and orange National Common Mobility Cards (NCMCs).
Details of each trip made using these three cards, issued for different categories of passengers, will be recorded in software through EVMs (electronic ticketing machines), and compensation will be paid to DTC based on this.
DTC had issued an RFP (Request for Proposal) for the issuance of these three-colored travel cards, but several banks requested further information from the department. After discussing these issues in a pre-bid meeting, these were resolved and a new RFP has been issued with new terms and conditions.
The process of selecting banks for issuing cards has been started. Facility of auto top-up will be available. The hassle of repeatedly topping up the blue coloured card issued by DTC for general passengers will also be eliminated. The facility of auto top-up will also be provided by the bank. This card will be linked to the bank account. After this, as soon as there is low balance in it, auto top-up will be done with the decided amount.
School Holidays on November 27th and 28th: Schools and colleges will be closed in many states on November 27th and 28th. Let’s take a look at the states where children will have holidays for the next two days.
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School Holidays on November 27th and 28th
School and college students eagerly await the holidays. The weather is changing and the effects of winter are increasing. As a result, morning fog has begun to increase. Rain continues in some states. This weather makes it difficult for children to get to school and college, and traffic is also affected. Therefore, schools and colleges have been declared closed on November 27th and 28th in many states.
Most schools in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Bihar, and Jharkhand will be closed on November 28th and 29th. Colleges will also be closed. Additionally, schools and colleges will remain closed in some districts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala due to rain.
Children Have Fun
Children are enjoying the holidays in schools and colleges. Parents and teachers are also relieved by the children’s holidays.
Offices Will Also Be Holidays!
On November 27th and 28th, not only schools and colleges will be closed, but government offices will also be closed. Additionally, some private offices may also offer holidays or work from home. This will allow workers to stay home while escaping the harsh weather.
Over 15 flights cancelled from Delhi airport: Flight operations at Delhi airport have been affected due to ash from the Ethiopian volcanic eruption. Many international flights have been cancelled, causing inconvenience to passengers. Airlines have offered passengers the option of refunds and rescheduling. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued an advisory regarding safety.
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Why over 15 flights cancelled from Delhi airport
Flight operations affected at Delhi airport
Many international flights cancelled
Airlines issue advisory
New Delhi: The ash cloud caused by the eruption of the Hayle Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia is disrupting air traffic. Regarding its impact on India, flights operating westward from several airports in the country, including New Delhi, are either being cancelled or rerouted.
IGI Airport has been particularly affected, with flights to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia suspended. Seven international flights have been cancelled since Monday. Nearly a dozen flights have been delayed. Flights to Dubai, Jeddah, Helsinki, Kabul, and Frankfurt experienced delays of two to four hours. Passenger traffic at IGI Airport has increased, and many are awaiting alternative flights.
In light of the impact on flight operations, Air India has announced that a total of 13 flights have been cancelled from various airports across the country, including New Delhi, on November 24-25. Akasa Air, IndiGo, and KLM have also cancelled several flights.
Advisory issued by all Indian airlines amid volcanic ash threat
Air India: We have initiated precautionary checks on aircraft transiting the affected areas. 11-13 flights have been cancelled. Passengers will be offered the option of a full refund or rescheduling.
IndiGo: Some international flights have been cancelled or delayed. Flights have been altered to avoid the ash cloud. Passengers are urged to remain patient and check their status.
KLM: Flight KL 871 to Amsterdam cancelled. Routes adjusted in coordination with European regulators. Refunds or rebookings available.
DGCA general advisory: Airlines should stay 100 km away from ash-affected areas. Aircraft engine and systems inspections mandatory. Passengers should be informed 24 hours in advance.
Travel comfortably between Shamli and Delhi: Passengers on the Shamli-Delhi rail route will now enjoy improved amenities. Special coaches are equipped with CCTV cameras and comfortable seats. Local residents have demanded that the train be extended to Ambala to benefit students. There is also a demand for the Janata Express to extend to Farrukhabad. Doubling the railway line will make travel easier.
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Travel comfortably between Shamli and Delhi
Trains remain stranded in Shamli for 12 hours
Demand for overnight service to Ambala
Janata Express to run to Farrukhabad
Shamli: Trains from Shamli to Delhi have been rid of tattered seats, broken windows, and unsafe coaches. Now, special coaches are equipped with CCTV cameras, comfortable seats, and easier travel. This train will depart from Shamli for Delhi 12 hours after arriving at Shamli at 7 pm. People are demanding that a train depart from Shamli for Ambala at 7 pm, which would benefit local students studying in Chandigarh and Punjab. There is also a demand to run the Janata Express train from Delhi Cantt, Gurugram, and Rewari to Farrukhabad as usual. This will also benefit passengers traveling to Khatushyam.
During the Kanwar Yatra, a Kanwar Special train was introduced between Delhi-Shamli-Haridwar. This train departed Delhi at 4:25 pm and reached Shamli at 7 pm, then continued to Haridwar. In the morning, the train departed Shamli for Delhi at 7 am. After the Kanwar Yatra ended, daily commuters demanded the continuation of the train, which the Railways resumed.
This train departs from Shamli at 7 am and returns to Delhi at 10 am. It then departs from Shamli for Delhi at 1:10 pm, arriving at Shahdara for Shamli at 4:25 pm. On Monday, in Baraut, the Railway Minister donated a new coach to replace the old one. This train features CCTV cameras and comfortable seats, now travel comfortably between Shamli and Delhi.
This train arrives at Shamli Railway Station at 7 pm. Anuj Bansal, Secretary of the Agarwal Mitra Mandal in Shamli, submitted a memorandum to the Railway Minister demanding that this train depart from Shamli for Ambala at 7 pm. Afterward, the train should return from Ambala to Shamli by 7 am. He stated in the memorandum that the train’s launch will benefit students studying in Punjab, Chandigarh, and Yamunanagar. Furthermore, due to the train being parked overnight, anti-social elements often cause damage to the train; this will also prevent this.
Demand to extend the Janata Express to Rewari-Farrukhabad
The Agrawal Mitra Mandal (AGM) demanded that the Janata Express train, which runs daily from Saharanpur to Delhi via Shamli, depart from Delhi at 5 p.m. and then return to Saharanpur via Shamli. The organization demanded that the train continue to Delhi Cantt, Rewari, and Farrukhabad as before. This would benefit passengers traveling from Saharanpur, Shamli, Baraut, and Baghpat to Ringas Khatushyam. Anuj Bansal (Secretary), Advocate Vikas Verma, Akash Goyal Railpar, Vishal Soni, and Gaurav Panchal were present.
Journeys to Delhi will also become easier
The doubling of the Delhi-Shamli railway line has been a long-standing demand, which has been completed today. In the future, long-distance trains will operate here and the journey to Delhi will also become easier. Now, there are two additional trains on this route. A memorandum has been submitted to the Railway Minister demanding that the train be extended to Ambala.
CCTVs on the train will also ensure safety
The increasing number of trains on the Shamli-Delhi route is benefiting passengers traveling to and from Delhi daily. The introduction of the new train is expected to provide even more convenience. CCTVs on the train will also ensure safety you can travel comfortably between Shamli and Delhi.
New orders people going to office amid pollution: The government has immediately tightened its restrictions after Delhi’s air quality reached “very poor” levels. All government and private offices have been ordered to allow 50% of their employees to work from home. Essential services are exempted.
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What are the new orders people going to office amid pollution?
Key Highlights
Delhi’s AQI is 382, in the “very poor” category.
50% work-from-home mandatory in all departments and private offices.
Essential services exempted: transport, electricity, water, sanitation, and health.
Noida and Ghaziabad also have poor air quality: AQI 397 and 396.
GRAP-III phase implemented to improve air quality.
New orders people going to office amid pollution: Delhi’s air quality has worsened again due to the continued rise in pollution. The capital’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 382 on Monday, which falls into the “very poor” category. Following this, the Delhi government immediately took strict action, ordering 50% of employees in all departments and private offices to work from home.
The government took this decision following the third phase of directives from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). The new orders state that essential services will be exempted from this order, so that the daily needs of the general public are not affected.
Secretaries and senior officials in government departments must remain present in the office. Other employees are permitted to work from home. The same instructions apply to private offices.
The government has directed all department heads, the District Magistrate, the SDM, the police, and relevant officials to ensure strict compliance with the orders. Violators have been directed to face legal action.
The Industries Department and the Environment Department have also been directed to immediately implement all pollution control measures—especially dust control and a ban on garbage burning.
These services are exempted.
Essential services exempted from the work-from-home rule:
Ghazipur: In the coming days, Lahurikashi will shine on the tourism scene as Eight tourist destinations in the district will be developed here.
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Eight tourist destinations in the district will be developed
Ghazipur: In the coming days, Lahurikashi will shine on the tourism scene. The Tourism Department has prepared a blueprint. Eight spiritual and religious sites have been selected in the district’s seven assembly constituencies. An amount of 7.25 crore rupees will be spent for tourism development. Land is being sought. Pavahari Baba’s Ashram, located in Kurtha, Sadar assembly constituency, holds a significant place in the district. This ashram preserves a heritage of history and spirituality.
One crore rupees will be spent on this ashram to promote tourism here. Similarly, tourism development is assured with the help of Rs. 1 crore for the Ram Laxman Kuti Temple in the Zahurabad Assembly constituency, Rs. 75 lakh for the Shivalaya in Basdevpur in the Muhammadabad Assembly constituency, Rs. 1 crore for the Shiva Temple (Garib Das Kuti) in Mirdadpur in Jangipur,
Rs. 1 crore for the Parna Kuti Ashram in Saidpur, Rs. 1 crore for the Hanuman Sthal at Pareman Shah in Sevrai Tehsil of Zamania, Rs. 1 crore for the Baba Keshavdas Temple in Pakkhanpur in Saidpur, and Rs. 50 lakh for the Ravidas Temple in Padumpur in the Jakhania Assembly constituency. The Tourism Department is busy searching for land for tourism development.
Ghazipur is mentioned in Swami Vivekananda’s book Karmayoga. The district is known as the place of penance for sages and seers. The Siddha Saint Pavahari Baba lived in Kurtha. The ashram has been named Pavahari Baba Ashram after him. Before going to Chicago, Swami Vivekananda, at the behest of Guru Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, came to Ghazipur to receive initiation in yoga from Pavahari Baba. Swami Vivekananda mentions Pavahari Baba Ashram in his book Karmayoga.
He writes about Pavahari Baba as a great and wonderful saint of Ghazipur. He is one of the greatest Mahatmas I have seen in my life. He is an amazing person. He never preaches to anyone. Even if you ask him a question, he doesn’t answer. He is very reserved about accepting the position of a guru. If you ask him a question today and then wait a few days, one day he will raise that question in conversation and shed some beautiful light. He once told me the secret of karma.
Eight tourist destinations in the district will be developed, spiritual and religious sites in all seven assembly constituencies of the district will be developed for tourism. A blueprint has been prepared. Work will begin soon. Land is being sought. – RK Maurya, Tourism Officer, Ghazipur.
November 25th will be a public holiday in Delhi: The Delhi government has declared November 25th a public holiday on the occasion of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s martyrdom day. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that this is a tribute to Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s sacrifice and his unwavering commitment to religious freedom. Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s life is an eternal example of courage and resistance against religious persecution, and his teachings remain relevant even today.
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November 25th will be a public holiday in Delhi
Holiday on November 25th in Delhi
Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day
Sacrifice for Religious Freedom
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Saturday that the Delhi government has declared November 25th (Tuesday) a public holiday to commemorate the 350th martyrdom day of the ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. This information was given in an official release.
The Delhi Chief Minister’s Office stated that this decision aims to provide citizens with an opportunity to pay tribute to Guru Tegh Bahadur’s supreme sacrifice, spiritual teachings, and his unwavering commitment to protecting humanity and religious freedom. Guru Tegh Bahadur Singh was the ninth Sikh Guru. In 1675, he was executed in Delhi on the orders of Aurangzeb for refusing to convert to Islam.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated that Guru Tegh Bahadur’s life is an eternal example of courage in the face of tyranny, religious persecution, and injustice. She said that Guru Sahib was not only a revered Sikh Guru but also a guardian of universal human values. “Guru Tegh Bahadur sacrificed his life to protect India’s religious freedom and gave the message that truth and righteousness must be defended at any cost,” the Chief Minister said.
He further stated that Guru Sahib’s martyrdom represents an immortal chapter in Indian history, reminding people that true humanity lies in protecting the dignity and rights of others, no matter the cost. The Chief Minister stated that Guru Tegh Bahadur’s message of courage, compassion, tolerance, brotherhood, and respect for all religions remains highly relevant even today, more than three centuries after his martyrdom.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, recalling Guru Tegh Bahadur’s personality and achievements, said that Guru Tegh Bahadur’s life will always inspire us to build a just, peaceful, and egalitarian society. She stated that this public holiday is not merely a formality, but a humble tribute from the Delhi Government to Guru Sahib’s sacrifice. The Chief Minister appealed to all citizens to observe this day with a spirit of reverence, unity, and service, and to imbibe Guru Sahib’s teachings in their lives.
