Delhi, India’s bustling capital and second-largest city, is home to residents who crave natural retreats during weekends. Many opt for nearby hill stations and scenic destinations to unwind. With its close proximity to popular hill stations in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Delhi serves as a gateway for both domestic and international tourists seeking serene escapes.
Himachal Pradesh is a treasure trove of hill stations, each with its own unique charm. Manali, Dharmashala, and Shimla are just a few of the breathtaking destinations that offer a serene environment and pleasant weather, making them popular among tourists. Kandaghat, the nearest hill station at just 211 kilometers from Delhi, is a quick escape, but there are many more accessible hill stations nearby, each boasting unique attractions like temples, monasteries, viewpoints, lakes, gardens, and ashrams. This article delves into the enchanting hill stations near Delhi, providing valuable information for your next adventure.
| Sr. No. | Name of Hill Stations | Attractions | Location | KM From Delhi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kandaghat | Town View, Mountain, View Points, Great view on Jounrey | Solan, Himachal Pradesh | 211 |
| 2 | Naukuchiatal | Naukuchiatal Lake | Uttarakhand | 242 |
| 3 | Naldehra | Golf, Mahunag Temple, Horse Riding, Shaily Peak, Mahakali Lake | Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh | 279 |
| 4 | Parwanoo | Timber Trail, Industries, Mountains | Solan, Himachal Pradesh | 280 |
| 5 | Kufri | Mahasu Peak, Indira Tourist Park, Chini Bunglow, Kufri fun world | Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh | 290 |
| 6 | Mussoorie | Lal Tibba (Depot Hill), Camel's Back Point, Gun Hill, Kempty Falls, Municipal Gardens, Jharipani Falls and Bhatta Falls, Jwalaji Temple, Mussoorie Lake, Van Chetna Kendra | Uttarakhand | 290 |
| 7 | Lansdowne | The Garhwal Rifles Regimental War Memorial, Garhwali Mess, Regimental Museum, St. Marry’s Church, St. John’s Church, Bhulla Tal, Tip-In-Top, Tarkeshwar Mahadev, Hawaghar, Durga Devi Temple | Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand | 295 |
| 8 | Kanatal | Laxman Jhula,Surkhanda Devi Temple, Govind Wildlife Sanctuary, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Malsi Deer Park, Tapkeshwar Temple, Gun Hill Cable Car, Tera Manzil Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Sir George Everest's House | Uttarakhand | 312 |
| 9 | Renukaji | Lake, Temple, River | Himachal Pradesh | 315 |
| 10 | Nainital | Nainital Lake, Naini Devi Temple, Governor’s House, Snow View, Naini Peak , Tiffin Top, Gurney House, | Uttarakhand | 320 |
| 11 | Kasauli | Baba Balak Nath, Kasauli Brewery, Timber Trail Resort, Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir, Monkey Point, Hawa Ghar, Krishna Bhavan Mandir, Lower and Upper Mall, Sunset Point, Mughal Garden | Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh | 325 |
| 12 | Barog | Kalka-Shimla Railway, Scenery view | Solan, Himachal Pradesh | 325 |
| 13 | Kinnaur | Nako Lake, Valley, Temples, Monasteries | Kinnaur District | 335 |
| 14 | Shimla | The Mall, Christ Church, Jutogh, Summer Hill, Annandale, Tara Devi, Sankat Mochan, Junga, Anand Vilas, Mashobra, Kufri, Chharaba, Naldehra, Chail, Arki, Sanjauli | Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh | 343 |
| 15 | Mashobra | Wildflower Hall | Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh | 356 |
| 16 | Ranikhet | Military Hospital, Kumaon Regiment, Naga Regiment, View of Himalayas | Almora, Uttarakhand | 360 |
| 17 | Chail | Chail Sanctuary, Cricket Ground, Chail Military School, Chail Gurudwara | Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh | 380 |
| 18 | Palampur | Chamunda Devi Temple, Bir and Billing, Baijnath, Neugal Khad, Bundla Stream, Bundla Tea Estate, Andreta, Shobha Singh's Art Gallery, Saurabh Van vihar | Kangra, Himachal Pradesh | 389 |
| 19 | Mukteshwar | View of Himalayas, Temple of Shiva, Gardens, Indian Veterinary Research Institute | Nainital, Uttarkhand | 395 |
| 20 | Dharamshala | Adi Shakti Temple, Aghanjar Mahadev, Bhagsu waterfall, Bhagsunath, Bir, Brajeshwari Devi Temple, Chamunda Devi Mandir, Chinmaya Tapovan, Chime Gyatsarling Monasteryl airport, Dal Lake, Dari, Gopalpur Zoo and tea gardens, Dehra Gopipur, Dharamkot (2100 m), Guna Devi Mandir amidst dense forest, Historical fort, Haripur Village (near Guler), Pong Dam Lake, Indru Nag Temple, Kareri Lake, Khaniyara, Kunal Pathri, Lam Dal Lake, Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, Masrur (rock temple), Namgyal Monastery, Narghota, Norbulingka Institute, Nurpur, Sidhbari, Church of St. John, Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts, Triund, Tatwani and Machhrial, Trilokpur | Kangra, Himachal Pradesh | 407 |
| 21 | Kausani | Anashakti Ashram, Pant Museum, Lakshmi Ashram | Bageshwar, Uttarakhand | 410 |
| 22 | Dalhousie | Dainkund Peak, Khajjiar, Bakrota Hills, Village Lohali, Gandhi Chowk, Bakrota Hills, Dalhousie Cantonment, Sadar Bazar, Tibetan Market, Panchpula | Chamba, Himachal Pradesh | 445 |
| 23 | Chindi | The wide Karsog valley , Temples, A Hike to Shikari Devi, Pangana Village | Mandi District, Himachal pradesh | 448 |
| 24 | Kangra | Haripur-Guier, Kangra Fort, Kareri Lake, Baglamukhi Temple, Bajreshwari Temple, Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple | Kangra, Himachal Pradesh | 497 |
| 25 | Sarahan | Bhimakali Temple, view Mountainside | Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh | 506 |
| 26 | Manali | Hadimba Temple, Vashishta Temple, Manu Temple, Van Vihar, Monasteries , Jagatsukh, Solang Valley, Rohtang Pass, Club House, Cafe Juniper | Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh | 560 |
| 27 | Khajjiar | Dauladhar mountains, Khajjiar Lake, Khajjinag temple | Chamba, Himachal Pradesh | 585 |
