Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the six-lane Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor in the capital city of Uttarakhand. The 213 km long six-lane access-controlled Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor traverses through the states of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and will reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from over six hours at present to around two-and-a-half hours. The much-anticipated infrastructural project will not only bring Dehradun closer to Delhi, but will also significantly reduce the travel time of other popular hill stations from NCR.

Hill stations that will come closer to Delhi NCR due to the Delhi-Dehradun expressway

Dehradun: The biggest relief is for travellers who frequent Dehradun to Delhi. The capital city of Uttarakhand and the serene hill station are now just 2.5 hours drive from the National Capital. With the travel time cut significantly short, tourists can plan more frequent trips and longer stays at the hill station.

Dhanaulti: A little beyond Mussoorie lies Dhanaulti. The relatively lesser-known and, ergo lesser crowded hill station is also more easily reachable via the new corridor. Known for its pine forests and eco-parks, Dhanaulti is ideal for travellers who seek peace and nature's bounty.

Landour: Closer to Mussoorie lies Landour. Once a lesser known hill station has now gained immense popularity due to social media. The city is now just a weekend plan away for Delhihites.

Rishikesh: While not a hill station, the town attracts a huge number of tourists. The city sits on the bank of the River Ganga and is referred to as the ‘Yoga capital of India'. The city will also be remarkably close to Delhi following the inauguration of the Delhi-Dehradun expressway.