Darlaghat is on the Bilaspur-Shimla road, between  Namoli and  Sallaghat, in Solan District. It is in the north-eastern region of the district, near its border with Shimla and Bilaspur districts. Sallaghat is 10 km away. Around 13 km south lies Arki, the nearest point of interest. Shimla Airport and Shimla Railway Station are the main access points. The place can be reached from Solan and Kalka by road.