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The 14 Best Day Trips from Chandigarh

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from Chandigarh, India, led by Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Dehradun. The closest is Ambāla, about 50 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Chandigarh at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Ludhiana91 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Jalandhar133 km NW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Dehradun128 km E2 hrFull-day trip
Sahāranpur112 km SE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Patiāla58 km SW1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Karnāl118 km S1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Yamuna Nagar83 km SE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Ambāla42 km S50 minHalf-day trip
Shimla55 km NE1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Hoshiārpur122 km NW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Thānesar85 km S1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Kaithal110 km S1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Khanna54 km W1 hrHalf-day trip
Jagādhri80 km SE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Chandigarh

  1. 1

    Ludhiana, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km west of Chandigarh2 hr 50 min round trip

    Also nearby: Māler Kotla.

  2. 2

    Jalandhar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north-west of Chandigarh4 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Baba Ishar Singh Nagar, Pholrhiwal, Jalandhar.

  3. 3

    Dehradun, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km east of Chandigarh4 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Sahāranpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-east of Chandigarh3 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Patiāla, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km south-west of Chandigarh2 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Karnāl, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km south of Chandigarh3 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Yamuna Nagar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km south-east of Chandigarh2 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Ambāla, India

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km south of Chandigarh1 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Shimla, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km north-east of Chandigarh2 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Hoshiārpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north-west of Chandigarh3 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Thānesar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km south of Chandigarh2 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Kaithal, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km south of Chandigarh3 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Khanna, India

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km west of Chandigarh2 hr round trip
  14. 14

    Jagādhri, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km south-east of Chandigarh2 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Chandigarh to Ludhiana

A realistic pace for Ludhiana, 91 km from Chandigarh. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Chandigarh
  2. 09:55Arrive in Ludhiana (1 hr 25 min drive)
  3. 10:10Walk the centre of Ludhiana
  4. 12:10Lunch
  5. 13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Ludhiana
  6. 15:55Head back to Chandigarh
  7. 17:20Home in Chandigarh

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Chandigarh?
The best day trips from Chandigarh are Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Dehradun, Sahāranpur, Patiāla. The closest is Ambāla, about 50 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Chandigarh?
Ambāla is the closest, 42 km south of Chandigarh, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Chandigarh?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Chandigarh: Ambāla (50 min), Khanna (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Chandigarh for a day out?
Ludhiana is the largest city in day-trip range, 91 km west of Chandigarh and about 1 hr 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Chandigarh?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Jalandhar at 133 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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