14 Best Temples & Pilgrimage Sites Near Delhi (2026) — Distance, Best Time & How to Reach

Looking for the best temples & pilgrimage sites near Delhi? Here are 14 temples ranked by distance — from Kurukshetra Brahma Sarovar (~193 km) to Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ujjain (~776 km). Each shows how to reach it from Delhi with estimated train, bus and flight fares, plus the best time to visit.

  1. Kurukshetra Brahma Sarovar, Haryana — pilgrimage near Delhi1

    Kurukshetra Brahma Sarovar

    ~193 km
    PilgrimageHaryana·★ 4.5

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹150Fastest Outstation Cab (Sedan) · 3h 46m
  2. Rishikesh, Uttarakhand — pilgrimage near Delhi2

    Rishikesh

    ~242 km
    PilgrimageUttarakhand·★ 4.7

    Best time: September to June

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹180Fastest Train (3AC) · 4h 37m
  3. Yamunotri, Uttarakhand — pilgrimage near Delhi3

    Yamunotri

    ~366 km
    PilgrimageUttarakhand·★ 4.6

    Best time: May to June, September to October

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹245Fastest Train (3AC) · 6h 37m
  4. Kedarnath Temple, Uttarakhand — pilgrimage near Delhi4

    Kedarnath Temple

    ~370 km
    PilgrimageUttarakhand·★ 4.9

    Best time: May to June, September to October

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹245Fastest Train (3AC) · 6h 41m
  5. Gangotri, Uttarakhand — pilgrimage near Delhi5

    Gangotri

    ~391 km
    PilgrimageUttarakhand·★ 4.7

    Best time: May to June, September to October

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹255Fastest Train (3AC) · 7h 1m
  6. Badrinath Temple, Uttarakhand — pilgrimage near Delhi6

    Badrinath Temple

    ~405 km
    PilgrimageUttarakhand·★ 4.8

    Best time: May to June, September to October

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹265Fastest Train (3AC) · 7h 13m
  7. Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Rajasthan — pilgrimage near Delhi7

    Ajmer Sharif Dargah

    ~437 km
    PilgrimageRajasthan·★ 4.7

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹280Fastest Train (3AC) · 7h 45m
  8. Pushkar, Rajasthan — pilgrimage near Delhi8

    Pushkar

    ~441 km
    PilgrimageRajasthan·★ 4.6

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹285Fastest Train (3AC) · 7h 48m
  9. Jwala Devi (Jwalamukhi), Himachal Pradesh — pilgrimage near Delhi9

    Jwala Devi (Jwalamukhi)

    ~466 km
    PilgrimageHimachal Pradesh·★ 4.6

    Best time: October to March, June

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹295Fastest Train (3AC) · 8h 12m
  10. Golden Temple, Punjab — pilgrimage near Delhi10

    Golden Temple

    ~503 km
    PilgrimagePunjab·★ 4.9

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹315Fastest Train (3AC) · 8h 48m
  11. Sravasti, Uttar Pradesh — pilgrimage near Delhi11

    Sravasti

    ~611 km
    PilgrimageUttar Pradesh·★ 4.5

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹370Fastest Train (3AC) · 10h 31m
  12. Vaishno Devi, Jammu and Kashmir — pilgrimage near Delhi12

    Vaishno Devi

    ~671 km
    PilgrimageJammu and Kashmir·★ 4.8

    Best time: March to October

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹405Fastest Train (3AC) · 11h 29m
  13. Alopi Devi Temple (Madhaveshwari), Uttar Pradesh — pilgrimage near Delhi13

    Alopi Devi Temple (Madhaveshwari)

    ~724 km
    PilgrimageUttar Pradesh·★ 4.5

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹430Fastest Train (3AC) · 12h 20m
  14. Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh — pilgrimage near Delhi14

    Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ujjain

    ~776 km
    PilgrimageMadhya Pradesh·★ 4.8

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹460Fastest Train (3AC) · 13h 10m

Frequently asked questions

Which is the closest temple to Delhi?

Kurukshetra Brahma Sarovar in Haryana is the closest — about 193 km from Delhi, reachable by Train (Sleeper Class) from around ₹150.

How far is Kurukshetra Brahma Sarovar from Delhi?

Kurukshetra Brahma Sarovar is roughly 193 km by road from Delhi; the fastest option is Outstation Cab (Sedan) (3h 46m). Fares are indicative — verify before booking.

What is the best time to visit temples & pilgrimage sites near Delhi?

For most temples & pilgrimage sites near Delhi, the best time to visit is October to March. Check each destination for its exact season.

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