Jaipur

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The pink city is a no-brainer when we’re looking for quick getaways. Your options are to either take a late evening Volvo, or drive down early on a Saturday. Once there, you’ll be surprised at how much you can do. From a mind-boggling number of pretty cafes to its bustling bazaars and the delectable street food (hello, pyaaz kachori and thick-as-hell MI Road lassi).

If you have doubts, you can refer to this handy one-day guide.

Jaipur seems like too much effort? You can still make it to Alila Fort and enjoy candle-lit dinners and a stunning bird’s-eye view of the city; it’s a little less than a five-hour drive from Delhi.