Posted On :May 17, 2017
Categorized In : Hill Stations Near Delhi / India Tour Packages
Written By : Sehgal Transport
A remarkable tourist destination, Delhi in summers, is often way too hot. With the mercury levels rising, the unforgiving summer in the city has started pushing its people to retreat to the pleasant hills around.
Delhi is advantageously located close to the imposing Himalayan mountain range. The Himalayas with their soaring splendor, mystical legacy, verdant forest trails and silver rivers gushing through the valleys provide all the solace a traveler needs.
Located not so far from Delhi, the hills of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand can be reached overnight and are easily accessible.
Let’s look at the various hill stations near Delhi:
– Almora, Uttarakhand: With its cultural diversity, the 500 year old town is a package in itself. With amazing views and beautifully paved roads at an elevation of 1,639 meters, the bewitching hill station is spread across a 5km ridge.
Major Attractions: Bright end corner, Nanda Devi Temple, Lala Bazaar, etc.
Distance from Delhi: 370 km
– Lansdowne, Uttarakhand: The cloudy abode is located at an elevation of 1,700 meters and nestled amidst lush pine and oak forest. With winding roads and colonial bungalows, it’s an exotic hill station with salubrious weather and ideal for anyone seeking solace.
Major Attractions: Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple, war memorial, St. Mary’s Church, etc.
Distance from Delhi: 280 km
– Nahan, Himachal Pradesh: Nestled amidst the Shivalik Range, Nahan is a serene hill station far away from the maddening civilization. With scenic peaks and lakes in close proximity, Nahan is an ideal getaway from Delhi providing the desired respite from its harsh summers.
Major Attractions: Suketi Fossil Park, Renuka Lake, Churdhar Peak, Paonta Sahib, etc.
Distance from Delhi: 248 km
– Mussoorie, Uttarakhand: Often referred to as the queen of the hills, Mussoorie is a bustling hill station located in the foothills of the Himalayas, which despite its crowd renders a sense of unworldly peace. One of the most popular hill stations in the state of Uttarakhand, Mussoorie is nestled atop a horseshoe crest with an average elevation of 1,880 meters.
Major Attractions: Kempty Fall, Bhatta Fall, Camel’s Back Rock, etc.
Distance from Delhi: 280 km
– Auli, Uttarakhand: Dotted with apple orchards and oak forests, Auli is an electrifying gem most popular for the adventure sport of skiing. At an average elevation of 2,800 meters, it’s not just another hill station and is comparatively colder than most of the destinations mentioned here.
Major Attractions: Skiing, Gurso Bugyal (meadow), Kwani Bugyal, Rudraprayag, etc.
Distance from Delhi: 480 km
– Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh: With lofty pines, spectacular snow-clad mountains, verdant valleys and flowers blooming in the foothills, Dalhousie is an alluring destination, which comprises of 5 separate hills, namely Terah, Kathalagarh, Bakrota, Potreyn and Bhangora.
Major Attractions: Subhash Baoli, Kalatope, Khajjiar, Chamba Valley, etc.
Distance from Delhi: 590 km
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