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Weekend Getaways from Chandigarh (Under 6 Hours)

Chandigarh sits at the gateway to the Himalayas. Within 6 hours, you can be in apple orchards, colonial hill stations, or snow-capped peaks. These are the escapes locals actually take — not the ones tourism boards promote.

5 destinations in this collection

Kasauli

1,927m

Himachal Pradesh

60km, 1.5 hours. Colonial-era cantonment. Monkey Point. Pine walks. Perfect for a Friday evening departure.

Shimla

2,205m

Himachal Pradesh

115km, 3 hours via NH5. Mall Road, Jakhoo Temple, Christ Church. Overtouristed but infrastructure is solid.

Dalhousie

1,970m

Himachal Pradesh

315km, 6 hours. Colonial hill station with actual peace. Khajjiar ('Mini Switzerland') 30 minutes away.

Dharamshala

1,457m

Himachal Pradesh

260km, 5 hours. McLeod Ganj, HPCA Stadium, Tibetan culture. Triund trek doable as a day trip from here.

Manali

2,050m

Himachal Pradesh

310km, 6 hours. Solang Valley, Old Manali cafes, Hadimba Temple. Worth it only if you stay 2+ nights.

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