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The 14 Best Day Trips from Mohali

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 Mohali, India, led by Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Dehradun. The closest is Ambāla, about 40 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 Mohali at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Ludhiana87 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Jalandhar130 km NW2 hrFull-day trip
Dehradun132 km E2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Sahāranpur112 km SE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Patiāla50 km SW1 hrHalf-day trip
Karnāl113 km S1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Panipat146 km S2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Yamuna Nagar82 km SE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Ambāla36 km S40 minHalf-day trip
Shimla63 km NE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Hoshiārpur123 km NW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Moga149 km W2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Thānesar79 km S1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Kaithal102 km S1 hr 35 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Mohali

  1. 1

    Ludhiana, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km west of Mohali2 hr 40 min round trip

    Also nearby: Māler Kotla.

  2. 2

    Jalandhar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km north-west of Mohali4 hr round trip

    Known for Baba Ishar Singh Nagar, Pholrhiwal, Jalandhar.

  3. 3

    Dehradun, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km east of Mohali4 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    Sahāranpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-east of Mohali3 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Patiāla, India

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km south-west of Mohali2 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Karnāl, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km south of Mohali3 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Panipat, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south of Mohali4 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Yamuna Nagar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km south-east of Mohali2 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Ambāla, India

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km south of Mohali1 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Shimla, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km north-east of Mohali2 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Hoshiārpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north-west of Mohali3 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Moga, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km west of Mohali4 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Thānesar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km south of Mohali3 hr round trip
  14. 14

    Kaithal, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south of Mohali3 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Mohali to Ludhiana

A realistic pace for Ludhiana, 87 km from Mohali. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Mohali
  2. 09:50Arrive in Ludhiana (1 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05Walk the centre of Ludhiana
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Ludhiana
  6. 15:50Head back to Mohali
  7. 17:10Home in Mohali

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Mohali?
The best day trips from Mohali are Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Dehradun, Sahāranpur, Patiāla. The closest is Ambāla, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Mohali?
Ambāla is the closest, 36 km south of Mohali, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Mohali?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Mohali: Ambāla (40 min), Patiāla (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Mohali for a day out?
Ludhiana is the largest city in day-trip range, 87 km west of Mohali and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Mohali?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Moga at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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