Places You Cannot Miss While Traveling from Delhi to Shimla by Car

Are you the kind of traveler who prefers to travel by car instead of trains or planes? If yes, then tighten your seat belts the next time you undertake a trip from Delhi to Shimla as it’s going to be super-exciting and wonderful. Shimla offers unmatched beauty like no other. One should definitely plan a trip to get a break from their hectic life and spend some days in the lap of nature. We all know that memories come free with the journey. That’s why it should be an unforgettable one. Obviously, we can never forget the school trips to amusement parks and zoos. But what if we tell you that you can visit many tourist places mid-way from Delhi to Shimla? Yes, there are countless fantastic towns, hill stations, and cities where you can spend some hours or days and have fun before resuming your journey further.

You can visit the following places during your journey to Shimla:

Karnal: The famous Rice Bowl of India is a total delight. If you have a keen interest in history an all, Karnal has a lot to offer. Its history dates back to the Mahabharata period. In fact, it was founded by Karna, son of Kunti. The infamous Nadir Shah defeated Muhammad Shah in this city. Also, Karnal is the birthplace of our pride Kalpana Chawla. The town is connected through the Grand Trunk Road and is 125 Km from Delhi. You can find many good restaurants and dhabas where you can have lunch or dinner.

Distance- 121.8 km (From Delhi)

Total Travel Time- 2 Hours 38 Minutes approx. 

Chandigarh: A planned and clean city is a rare sight, especially in the northern part of India. But this is also the part where the best-planned city of the country is situated. The grand architecture and town were Pt. Nehru’s Dream and Le Corbusier has made it into reality with his unparalleled architecture. Both modernism and nature are co-existing in this beautiful city. The brilliant planning of this rich city is the reason behind the title give to it that is The City Beautiful. Even if you can’t stay here, at least take a road trip inside the city. You will be left with nothing but admiration for it.

Distance- 124.9 km (From Delhi)

Total Travel Time - 2 Hours 6 Minutes approx.

Pinjore: Who hasn’t heard the praises for the Pinjore Gardens? It is recognized as Asia’s best Mughal Garden. If you have been living in India for quite a while, you must be well aware of the fondness of Pinjore Gardens among people. If you are traveling by car and get to come across this city, don’t go without visiting this place. Apart from the Pinjore Gardens, there are many other places to visit in Pinjore such as the Bhima Devi Temple and the Kaushalya Dam. If you are on a honeymoon tour, you can take our amazing Shimla honeymoon package and visit all these places on your way to Shimla.

Distance- 22.4 km (From Delhi)

Total Travel Time - 37 Minutes approx. 

TimberTrail: There are numerous hidden treasures in the calm hills of Himachal. One such is the quiet and peaceful hill station named Timber Trail. It is situated in the yet again gemstone of Himachal Pradesh, Kasauli city. The natural beauty and greenery of this place make it one of the most sought-after tourist spots in the country. It is ideal for people interested in trekking and camping who are also called the backpacker community members. The best thing about this hill station is that it is both within and away from the city. Going to this place is very easy and feasible but once you reach there, you can enjoy the hilly jungle life and mother nature.  

Distance- 27 km (From Delhi)

Total Travel Time - 56 Minutes approx.

Barog Heights, Kasauli: Another breathtaking place in the heart of Kasauli is Hotel Barog Heights. The magnificent building and lavish facilities make it the best place for staying. If you Book Shimla honeymoon package from us, we can provide you with a discount in the best honeymoon suites available in this marvelous hotel. Manalihoneymoontours can offer you rates, no other website can!

You cannot visit these places via air transport at all. Some of these places can be visited if you are traveling by bus or train but for that, you need to change your bus/train multiple times. Therefore, it’s best that you go from Delhi to Shimla by car and take our Shimla tour package so that you don’t need to worry about your accommodation and stuff in the city.

Distance- 30.7 km (From Delhi)

Total Travel Time - I Hour 4 Minutes approx.