7 Getaway Locations From Delhi's Toxic Air Pollution

The air quality in Delhi continues to remain toxic, and it is likely to remain the same or get even worse in the days and weeks to come.

Air pollution is also taking a toll on the health of Delhi residents, both healthy individuals and those suffering from breathing and allergy-related issues.

With the air quality unlikely to improve anytime soon, many Delhiites are fleeing their homes in search of clean air.

Luckily for the people of Delhi, there are some quick getaways beyond NCR, where you can enjoy some clean air and quality time with friends and family.

Here are some of them:

Shimla

Shimla, popularly known as the queen of hills, is arguably one of the most popular hill stations in North India. With an air quality of less than 50, which is considered good, the hill station makes it a perfect getaway for Delhiites.

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What makes Shimal an even sweeter deal is that it is already snowing in Shimla, and it will only get stronger and colder in the next few weeks.

From Delhi, you can reach Shimla by road, rail or flight.

Kullu-Manali

The hill stations in Kullu and Manali are also ideal locations for Delhiites to enjoy some fresh air and winter chills in the mountains, far from the toxic pollution in the national capital.

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The easiest way to reach Manali from Delhi is via road, which is around 500kms away. You can also take a train to Kalka or Chandigarh railway stations, from where you can take a taxi or bus. You can also take a flight from Delhi to Manali. The nearest airport is the Kullu-Manali Airport in Bhuntar.

Dharamshala

With an AIQ of little over 50, which is considered satisfactory, Dharamshala is also an ideal location for the people of Delhi to get away for a few days or weeks.

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One can travel from Delhi to Dharamshala via road, rail, or flight. The distance between Delhi and Dharmshala by road is around 500 kms.

Dehradun

The current AQI in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, is less than a hundred, which falls in the satisfactory category.

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One can travel from Delhi to Dehradun via road, train or flight.

Mount Abu

Mount Abu in Rajasthan is another clean-air destination that residents of Delhi can access by travelling for a few hours. The AQI of Mount Abu is around 70, which is satisfactory.

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You can either travel from Delhi to Mount Abu via road or take a train or flight to Udaipur.

Darjeeling

At just 22, the current AQI in Darjeeling, West Bengal, is undoubtedly the best detox Delhiites can ask for right now.

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You can travel from Delhi to Darjeeling via train to New Jalpaiguri or by flight to Bagdogra, from where you can take a taxi.

Leh Ladakh

The most convenient means to travel from Delhi to Ladakh is to travel by flight. You cannot reach Ladakh directly by train.

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The nearest railway station is Jammu Jammu Tawi. The current AQI in Ladakh is 54.

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