Whenever a person, tired of the daily hustle and bustle of life, the endless noise and dust of metropolitan cities, wants to spend some moments of peace, the first thing that comes to his mind is the beautiful valleys of the mountains. Generally, whenever people of Delhi-NCR or North India think of weekend trips or long holidays, the names of traditional and very popular hill stations like Shimla, Mussoorie, Nainital or Manali come to their mind first. But the problem is that nowadays there is such a huge crowd of tourists and long traffic jams at all these famous tourist places that instead of getting relief when going there, on the contrary, mental fatigue increases even more. If you too are fed up with the hustle and bustle and commercial tourism and are looking for a peaceful, beautiful and untouched place with your family or friends which is situated at a pleasant drive of just 7-8 hours from Delhi, then 'Chamba' situated in the lap of Devbhoomi Himachal Pradesh or 'Chakrata' of Uttarakhand can be a perfect and magical destination for you. Let us know in detail about this calm and charming hill station which will remove all your tiredness in a moment. Why this place is completely different from the crowd of Shimla and Mussoorie: It is a real untouched paradise nestled in the lap of nature. When you head towards the mountains with your car or cab from metropolitan cities like Delhi, Noida or Gurugram, usually long queues of vehicles welcome you as soon as you enter the main highways and tourist towns. In contrast, if you head to the beautiful historic town of Chamba in Himachal Pradesh or the secluded Chakrata in Uttarakhand, each turn of the road takes you to a different world, far away from the urban noise. The narrow and clean roads here, the tall dense forests of pine, deodar and oak, and the cool and pure air flowing from the mountain peaks refreshes your mind. The biggest specialty of these places is that the big commercial malls, concrete jungles and heavy commercialization have not yet fully spread their feet here, due to which the natural beauty and the music of the flowing waterfalls have remained safe in their original and ancient form. This journey of 7-8 hours from Delhi: Amazing views on the way and the real thrill of the road trip. The distance by road from the capital Delhi to this quiet hill station is around 300 to 350 kilometers, which usually takes 7 to 8 hours to cover by car. If you start your journey from Delhi early in the morning, the weather changes completely as you cross the plains of Haryana and Punjab and enter the Shivalik Hills or the foothills of Uttarakhand-Himachal. Small mountain dhabas found on the way, hot tea, parathas and riverside valleys double the fun of this road trip. For driving enthusiasts, driving on these winding mountain roads is a very exciting experience in itself, where some new natural beauty is waiting for you at every next turn. The local markets and glimpses of rural culture on the way attract the tourists, due to which all the fatigue of the journey disappears in a jiffy. Major attractions and local dishes to visit: These moments spent with family will become beautiful memories of a lifetime. After reaching this beautiful and peaceful hill station, you have countless things to see and experience. If you are interested in history and architecture, then the ancient temples, houses with exquisite wooden carvings and old forts will tell you the story of those times. For nature lovers, the untouched trekking trails, waterfalls and sunset points here are no less than a paradise, where one can sit for hours without any noise and feel only the chirping of birds and the rustling of the wind. Apart from this, tasting the local mountain delicacies like Siddu, Madra and traditional tea makes your journey more flavourful. If you also want to take a relaxing journey away from the crowd this weekend or in the upcoming holidays, then pack your bags without any delay and set out on this unknown and beautiful path.
