Dili, Delhi, and New Delhi are the different names for the Capital of the most powerful country in South Asia i.e. India. From ancient times, Delhi attracts rulers from various parts of India and its subcontinents. Due to its geographical location, people love to spend some quality time in its nearby places. Delhi is the Gateway of many world-famous Hills stations of north India, from where more than 50 Million tourists start their journey to the mountains. Let’s explore Hill stations near Delhi with top destination trips.
Shimla:
Shimla is on top of the bucket list of Hill stations near Delhi, It is the capital of Himachal Pradesh which is situated at 2,276 m and 350 km from Delhi. Shimla was the summer capital of India during the British period. The major attraction is the Toy train from Kalka to Shimla and its Mall road.
Manali:
Manali is the Hot destination for newly wedding couples in India. It’s approx. 550 km from Delhi which is usually an overnight journey by Volvo bus or private car. Snowfalls in Manali during the winter season, adventures activity in Solang valley, and Rohtang pass are the places to visit in Manali.
Rishikesh:
Another famous Hill station near Delhi is Rishikesh, a 4-5 hrs drive from it and famous for its white-water rafting, Camping, and some other adventure sports. One can take the train for Haridwar and then reach Rishikesh by public or private vehicle. Laxman Jhoola and some temples are famous destinations among tourists.
McLeod Ganj/ Dharmshala:
Next to Hill station near Delhi is McLeod Ganj which is situated at 2082 m height from sea level and distance from Delhi is 470 km or 10 hrs drive. People find it another Tibet in India because it is the home of the Tibetan spiritual leader 14th Dalai Lama. Dharmshala has the world’s highest cricket stadium surrounded by Lush green forest and snow-capped mountains which gives a picturesque view and a different experience.
Auli:
Auli is a famous Hill station near Delhi for skiing and Hiking situated in Uttrakhand, which is 520 km from Delhi. You can reach Auli via Haridwar/ Rishikesh by using public transport. This is no less than Switzerland during the winter season when the whole Auli clings with snow. There is a cable car between Joshimath, a popular destination for pilgrims’ tourists, and Auli. From Auli, you can see the Nanda Devi Hills, Mana Parvat, and Kamat Hills.
Nainital:
A romantic hill station near Delhi is just 320 km away and is situated at a height of 2000 m in Uttrakhand. Nainital is famous for its lake and Mall road shopping, restaurants, and a major Hindu temple Naina Devi.
Mount Abu:
Rajasthan is known for its desert and killing summer, but there is also a Hill station where you can enjoy the summer season and not worry about hot summer. This place is approx. 700 km from Delhi and takes 13 hrs to reach there. Mount Abu is a wonderful and amazing hills station near Delhi where you can visit Dilwara temple, Guru shikar point, Jain temples, and Brahmakumari Ashram.
Pachmarhi:
When you find Hill station near Delhi in the south direction, you will Pachmarhi which is 900 km away and has an elevation of 1000 m situated in the Satpura region of Madhya Pradesh also known as Queen of Satpura. There are plenty of options available from Delhi to reach Pachmarhi. You can take the train to Indore or Jabalpur and then hire a private car or taxi to reach there. There is a tale from Mahabharta that Pandavas stayed here during their Vanbas. You can visit Satpura tiger reresve, Satpura national park. The best time to visit Pachmarhi is from October to March.
Morni Hills:
Do you know there is a hill station in Haryana? And that is the only Hill station of Haryana having a height of approx. 4,000 ft. It is 300 km from Delhi and 40 km from Chandigarh. Weather is pleasant all around the years due to its Himalayan range and greenery. The major attraction is Tikar lake which is 10 km from Morni village. The government of Haryana is planning to develop this hill station into a popular tourist destination and is looking for a Hill station near Delhi. In this regard, they are opening a paragliding center for tourists. This will add an extra mile to Morni Hills.
There are other Hill stations near Delhi that are still undiscovered and unexplored.