Overview
Delhi to Kasauli is about 290 km and 6–7 hours: the classic long-weekend escape for Delhi families who want the hills without Shimla's crowds. The first 250 km is the same fast NH44 run as the Shimla trip; at Dharampur you turn off onto a narrow road that winds up through pine forest to Kasauli's quiet cantonment. That last stretch is slow, and parking in Kasauli itself is limited, so we time the arrival for your hotel check-in and drop you as close as vehicles are allowed.
Usual route: NH44 to Zirakpur, NH5 to Dharampur, then the narrow Garkhal road
Included
- Fuel and driver allowance
- Tolls and state entry taxes
- Pickup anywhere in Delhi
- Short refreshment stops
Not included
- ×Parking at sightseeing stops
- ×Detours beyond the agreed route (quoted upfront)
- ×Night allowance on trips that need one (quoted upfront)
The climb from Delhi to Kasauli
How high you go, and the stops along the way. Useful if anyone in your group gets motion sick or feels the altitude.
Start
216 m
Delhi
Total climb
+1,584 m
over ~290 km
Finish
1,800 m
Kasauli
- Delhi
- Murthal
- Pinjore Gardens
- Timber Trail, Parwanoo
- Kasauli
Illustrative profile. Start, finish altitudes are approximate; stops are shown in order, not to scale.
Delhi to Kasauli taxi fare and cab rates
Starting prices for a one-way trip (~290 km), per vehicle, with fuel, driver, tolls and HP entry tax included. Your exact price is confirmed in writing on WhatsApp before you book; it can vary with dates, vehicle model and extra stops. All Himachal taxi fares
₹6,650
starting · one way
₹8,400
starting · one way
₹9,300
starting · one way
₹15,100
starting · one way
Your quote
Delhi → Kasauli
Sedan · one way · ~290 km
- FuelIncluded
- Driver & driver allowanceIncluded
- Highway tollsIncluded
- Himachal state entry taxIncluded
- Pickup anywhere in DelhiIncluded
Total you pay
starting price
₹6,650
Only ever extra: parking at sightseeing stops you choose (paid at cost), and detours you add on the day (quoted before you go).
Driving tips for this route
- 1Leave Delhi by 6 am to beat the Parwanoo bottleneck, which is worst on Friday and Saturday afternoons.
- 2The Dharampur–Kasauli road is narrow with tight passing points; larger vehicles move slowly.
- 3Parts of Kasauli are within the cantonment and Air Force Station, where vehicle access and stopping are restricted.
Worthwhile stops on the way
Delhi
Pickup
Murthal
Breakfast dhabas on the highway out of Delhi.
Pinjore Gardens
Mughal-era gardens just before the hills begin.
Timber Trail, Parwanoo
Cable car ride; about 1–1.5 hours with queues.
Kasauli
Drop at your hotel
Weather & road conditions
When to go to Kasauli
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January: Fine, check weather | February: Fine, check weather | March: Best time | April: Best time | May: Best time | June: Best time | July: Monsoon, landslide risk | August: Monsoon, landslide risk | September: Best time | October: Best time | November: Best time | December: Fine, check weather |
- Best time
- Snow likely, roads can close
- Monsoon, landslide risk
- Fine, check weather
Pickup options
- • Any Delhi NCR address (Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad)
- • Delhi Airport T1/T2/T3
- • New Delhi and Nizamuddin railway stations
Other ways to travel
Train to Kalka (about 30 km away) and a short taxi up, or a bus to Dharampur. A private car is simplest for families with luggage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Delhi to Kasauli cab cost?+
Starting one-way fares are Sedan ₹6,650, SUV ₹8,400, Toyota Innova Crysta ₹9,300, Tempo Traveller ₹15,100, all-inclusive with fuel, driver, tolls and Himachal entry tax. Your exact taxi price is confirmed in writing on WhatsApp before you book.
How far is Kasauli from Delhi?+
About 290 km, usually 6–7 hours with a breakfast stop (approximate; verification pending).
Can we combine Kasauli and Shimla?+
Yes. Kasauli to Shimla is roughly 2.5–3 hours; a two-stop trip with one driver is easy to arrange.
Can you drop us at the Mall?+
The Mall area restricts vehicles; we drop at the nearest permitted point and help with luggage.
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