Hidden Gems: 8 Hill Stations Near Delhi, Perfect To Spend Christmas Long Weekend

1. Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh

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2. Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand

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3. Chakrata, Uttarakhand

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4. Binsar, Uttarakhand

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5. Kangojodi, Himachal Pradesh

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6. Nahan, Himachal Pradesh

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7. Lansdowne, Uttarakhand

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8. Chail, Himachal Pradesh

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