5 Best Hill Stations Near Jaipur (2026) — Distance, Best Time & How to Reach

Looking for the best hill stations near Jaipur? Here are 5 hill stations ranked by distance — from Nainital Lake (~566 km) to Spiti Valley (~789 km). Each shows how to reach it from Jaipur with estimated train, bus and flight fares, plus the best time to visit.

  1. Nainital Lake, Uttarakhand — hill station near Jaipur1

    Nainital Lake

    ~566 km
    Hill StationUttarakhand·★ 4.6

    Best time: March to June, September to November

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹350Fastest Train (3AC) · 9h 49m
  2. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh — hill station near Jaipur2

    Shimla

    ~607 km
    Hill StationHimachal Pradesh·★ 4.7

    Best time: March to June

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹370Fastest Train (3AC) · 10h 27m
  3. Auli, Uttarakhand — hill station near Jaipur3

    Auli

    ~681 km
    Hill StationUttarakhand·★ 4.7

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

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹410Fastest Train (3AC) · 11h 39m
  4. Manali, Himachal Pradesh — hill station near Jaipur4

    Manali

    ~760 km
    Hill StationHimachal Pradesh·★ 4.8

    Best time: October to June

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹450Fastest Train (3AC) · 12h 54m
  5. Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh — hill station near Jaipur5

    Spiti Valley

    ~789 km
    Hill StationHimachal Pradesh·★ 4.9

    Best time: May to October

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹465Fastest Train (3AC) · 13h 22m

Frequently asked questions

Which is the closest hill station to Jaipur?

Nainital Lake in Uttarakhand is the closest — about 566 km from Jaipur, reachable by Train (Sleeper Class) from around ₹350.

How far is Nainital Lake from Jaipur?

Nainital Lake is roughly 566 km by road from Jaipur; the fastest option is Train (3AC) (9h 49m). Fares are indicative — verify before booking.

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

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

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