Summer vacations are here and hence the perennial question – where to go in Summer Vacations from Delhi NCR. While some people have made plans in advance, some are still clueless. Delhi and Gurgaon are quite close to Himachal, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan. Since Rajasthan is even hotter than Delhi in summer months, most of Delhiites look for Hill Stations in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand to spend some chill out time with family in summer vacations. Shimla, Nainital, Kullu Manali and Mussoorie are some very popular destinations for summer vacations from Delhi. But they are crowded with tourists, expensive in this peak season and there is hardly any feeling of relaxation and tranquility there.
We are listing some offbeat travel destinations from Delhi that are doable via road or train easily in 3-4 days. All these places are our personal favorites and you can also click Read More at the end of each destination to read our travelogue of the respective travel places. In fact, these places are pocket friendly travel destinations from Delhi Gurgaon and we like them on this account as well.
Shoghi
Done with Shimla? Himachal has a host of other options. During summer vacations almost entire Delhi Gurgaon is looking out for escapades. Shoghi is a hamlet in Himachal few kilometers before Shimla. This place has some small hotels, resorts and quite a few homestay options. It is quiet, serene, gives you great views of the Himalayas and Shimla city. Shoghi is suitable for people who are looking for a slow leisurely trip. The well laid broad roads and little motor traffic makes this place apt for long walks. Tara Devi Temple and Dudhara Mata Temple are a few things to do in Shoghi apart from relaxing and camping.
Read our travelogue for Shoghi
Kasauli
Himachal has more surprises to offer. Just 6 hours drive from Delhi and one is at Kasauli – 6100 feet above sea level and officially a hill station. Kasauli is one of the nearest hill stations from Delhi. Since there are not a lot of tourist attractions, this helps to maintain the serenity of the mountains. Some must dos at Kasauli are Christ church, Dilbert trail and Manki point. We recommend this to all who enjoy long walks… gazing at the sky… listening to silence.
Read our travelogue for Kasauli
Kausani
Kausani is a quiet and serene hill station in Uttarakhand. It’s around 140 kms from Nainital and is a sleepy hill town. Enroute to Kausani, drive through the amazingly picturesque valleys with step farming and serpentine rivers. The roads are smooth and covered with unknown wild flowers on the side. Apart from nature walks, Anashakti Ashram of Gandhiji is one of the major things to do at Kausani. The ashram is a calm and serene place and the view of the valley from this ashram is fantastic.
Read our travelogue for Kausani
Lansdowne
Lansdowne is a quite hill station in Uttarakhand. Only a few hours away from Delhi NCR, Lansdowne appears to be engulfed in a time warp. Lansdowne is maintained by Garhwal Rifles cantonment board (read cleanliness, orderliness and efficient administration). That could be the reason why the town is not a typical tourist hill-station. Things to do in Lansedown includes Tiffin top, St. Mary’s church, Bulla taal and Tarakeshwar mahadev mandir.
Read our travelogue for Lansdowne and Tarkeshwar
Morni Hills
Morni Hills is perhaps the only hill station in Haryana. It is off Chandigarh and not very far from Delhi. It is about 5 hours drive from Delhi. Morni Hills are as peaceful as it can possibly get. You can spend time just sky gazing and taking long walks along the hills. Apart from that, Tikkar tall, Morni fort and Pandav temple are some of the things to do in Morni Hills.
Read our travelogue for Morni Hills
If our list helps you make a decision about where to go in Summer Vacations, do let us know in comments. We love to share travel stories.
Nice post. Is there transport at these places?
Yes most of these hill stations have local taxis available.
Thanks for sharing the list ,I’m waiting for the lockdown to finish so that I can plan my next visit
Oh boy!! I haven’t even been to one of the hill stations on your list. Last year, we headed to Mussoorie, and that’s about it. Kasauli is on the cards though.. Cheers!!
Sure you must do Kasauli. It’s still not commercialised and the serenity of the place is intact.
I’m so excited reading this post, I’ve been to Delhi and I wish to go back again, these will be new places for me to explore.
Thanks. Yeah all these hill stations are within few hours drive from Delhi NCR
I had no idea Delhi has such beautiful hill stations. I was in Delhi last year and just spent time in the city. Ah, what a waste!! Next trip, next trip!
These hill stations can be done from Delhi by road and/or train and air. Just a few hours and you are in nature’s lap.
We were supposed to visit mouni hills last month but had to cancel plans. Hopefully will be able to do that soon.
These places looks so blissful and cool.. i want to getaway from the heat here too…
Wow! That was such a helpful post. Hearing of these places for the first time and would love to visit them.
India is truly incredible. I have been to some of these hill stations. Awesome!
I have never heard of this places before. Now I know where to go for holiday!
Beautiful place in Delhi. I never thought it will be this awesome. Great tips!
Oh my! Like seriously the views just made my day. It’s so naturale. I love it so much that I could stare at it for moments
Woah. I have never been to delhi. There are so many nice scenery!