The 14 Best Day Trips from Panipat

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 14 good day trips from Panipat, India, led by Delhi, Faridabad, Najafgarh. The closest is Narela, about 1 hr 10 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Panipat

  1. 1

    Delhi, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km south of Panipat

    Known for भारतीय राष्ट्रीय विज्ञान अकादमी.

  2. 2

    Faridabad, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km south of Panipat
  3. 3

    Najafgarh, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km south of Panipat

    Known for Dilli Haat.

  4. 4

    Gorakhpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km west of Panipat
  5. 5

    Meerut, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km south-east of Panipat

    Known for Captured Paki Tank.

  6. 6

    Ghāziābād, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south-east of Panipat

    Known for आदित्य मॉल.

  7. 7

    Gurugram, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km south of Panipat

    Known for Casa Picasso Statue.

  8. 8

    Rohini, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km south of Panipat
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    Narela, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km south of Panipat
  10. 10

    Dehradun, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north-east of Panipat
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    Loni, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km south-east of Panipat
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    Sahāranpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north-east of Panipat
  13. 13

    Modīnagar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km south-east of Panipat
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    Patiāla, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km north-west of Panipat

A sample day: Panipat to Delhi

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

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Panipat?
The best day trips from Panipat are Delhi, Faridabad, Najafgarh, Gorakhpur, Meerut. The closest is Narela, about 1 hr 10 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Panipat?
Narela is the closest, 61 km south of Panipat, roughly 1 hr 10 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Panipat for a day out?
Delhi is the largest city in day-trip range, 86 km south of Panipat and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Panipat?
For a weekend away from Panipat, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Dehradun (146 km, 2 hr 15 min), Gorakhpur (126 km, 2 hr), Patiāla (119 km, 1 hr 50 min), Faridabad (114 km, 1 hr 45 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Panipat?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Dehradun at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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