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The 15 Best Day Trips from Patiāla

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

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There are 15 good day trips from Patiāla, India, led by Ludhiana, Gorakhpur, Chandigarh. The closest is Ambāla, about 45 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Patiāla at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Ludhiana82 km NW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Gorakhpur121 km SW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Chandigarh58 km NE1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Jalandhar135 km NW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Sahāranpur118 km E1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Hisar146 km SW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Karnāl92 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Panipat119 km SE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Bathinda140 km W2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Yamuna Nagar89 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Panchkula59 km NE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Ambāla39 km E45 minHalf-day trip
Shimla113 km NE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Hoshiārpur141 km N2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Jīnd114 km S1 hr 45 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Patiāla

  1. 1

    Ludhiana, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km north-west of Patiāla2 hr 30 min round trip
  2. 2

    Gorakhpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-west of Patiāla3 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Chandigarh, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km north-east of Patiāla2 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    Jalandhar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km north-west of Patiāla4 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Baba Ishar Singh Nagar, Pholrhiwal, Jalandhar.

  5. 5

    Sahāranpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km east of Patiāla3 hr 40 min round trip
  6. 6

    Hisar, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south-west of Patiāla4 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Karnāl, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south-east of Patiāla2 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Panipat, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km south-east of Patiāla3 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Bathinda, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km west of Patiāla4 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Yamuna Nagar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km east of Patiāla2 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Panchkula, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km north-east of Patiāla2 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Ambāla, India

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km east of Patiāla1 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Shimla, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km north-east of Patiāla3 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Hoshiārpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km north of Patiāla4 hr 20 min round trip
  15. 15

    Jīnd, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km south of Patiāla3 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Patiāla to Ludhiana

A realistic pace for Ludhiana, 82 km from Patiāla. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Patiāla
  2. 09:45Arrive in Ludhiana (1 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Walk the centre of Ludhiana
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Ludhiana
  6. 15:45Head back to Patiāla
  7. 17:00Home in Patiāla

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Patiāla?
The best day trips from Patiāla are Ludhiana, Gorakhpur, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Sahāranpur. The closest is Ambāla, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Patiāla?
Ambāla is the closest, 39 km east of Patiāla, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Patiāla?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Patiāla: Ambāla (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Patiāla for a day out?
Ludhiana is the largest city in day-trip range, 82 km north-west of Patiāla and about 1 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Patiāla?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Hisar 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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