8 Best Hill Stations Near Delhi (2026) — Distance, Best Time & How to Reach

Looking for the best hill stations near Delhi? Here are 8 hill stations ranked by distance — from Nainital Lake (~294 km) to Srinagar and Dal Lake (~812 km). Each shows how to reach it from Delhi with estimated train, bus and flight fares, plus the best time to visit.

  1. Nainital Lake, Uttarakhand — hill station near Delhi1

    Nainital Lake

    ~294 km
    Hill StationUttarakhand·★ 4.6

    Best time: March to June, September to November

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹205Fastest Train (3AC) · 5h 27m
  2. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh — hill station near Delhi2

    Shimla

    ~346 km
    Hill StationHimachal Pradesh·★ 4.7

    Best time: March to June

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹235Fastest Train (3AC) · 6h 17m
  3. Auli, Uttarakhand — hill station near Delhi3

    Auli

    ~390 km
    Hill StationUttarakhand·★ 4.7

    Best time: November to March (ski) / April to June (trek)

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹255Fastest Train (3AC) · 6h 59m
  4. Manali, Himachal Pradesh — hill station near Delhi4

    Manali

    ~504 km
    Hill StationHimachal Pradesh·★ 4.8

    Best time: October to June

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹315Fastest Train (3AC) · 8h 49m
  5. Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh — hill station near Delhi5

    Spiti Valley

    ~514 km
    Hill StationHimachal Pradesh·★ 4.9

    Best time: May to October

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹320Fastest Train (3AC) · 8h 58m
  6. Pangong Lake, Ladakh — hill station near Delhi6

    Pangong Lake

    ~736 km
    Hill StationLadakh·★ 4.9

    Best time: June to September

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹440Fastest Train (3AC) · 12h 31m
  7. Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir — hill station near Delhi7

    Pahalgam

    ~784 km
    Hill StationJammu and Kashmir·★ 4.7

    Best time: April to October

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹465Fastest Train (3AC) · 13h 17m
  8. Srinagar and Dal Lake, Jammu and Kashmir — hill station near Delhi8

    Srinagar and Dal Lake

    ~812 km
    Hill StationJammu and Kashmir·★ 4.8

    Best time: April to October, December for snow

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹480Fastest Train (3AC) · 13h 45m

Frequently asked questions

Which is the closest hill station to Delhi?

Nainital Lake in Uttarakhand is the closest — about 294 km from Delhi, reachable by Train (Sleeper Class) from around ₹205.

How far is Nainital Lake from Delhi?

Nainital Lake is roughly 294 km by road from Delhi; the fastest option is Train (3AC) (5h 27m). Fares are indicative — verify before booking.

What is the best time to visit hill stations near Delhi?

For most hill stations near Delhi, the best time to visit is March to June, September to November. Check each destination for its exact season.

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