Almora weekend trip from Delhi
Bal mithai, Kasar Devi and Jageshwar's temples
- By road
- 417 km
- By bus
- ≈ 10 h
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹6,810 per person, all-in
Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.
Plan this weekendHow to get there
Overnight trains from Delhi
Ranikhet Express 15013Daily
10:05 pm
Old Delhi
7 h
5:05 am+1
Kathgodam · 38 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Almora.
- Direct busAbout 10 h (fastest 8 h). Lowest fare we've seen: ₹1,888 a seat.
- By road417 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadKathgodam, 38 km away in a straight line.
- Nearest airportPantnagar, 65 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
15°
3°
4d rain
Feb
17°
5°
4d rain
Mar
21°
8°
5d rain
Apr
25°
13°
3d rain
May
26°
15°
8d rain
Jun
27°
18°
13d rain
Jul
26°
19°
26d rain
Aug
26°
19°
25d rain
Sep
25°
17°
15d rain
Oct
23°
12°
4d rain
Nov
20°
8°
0d rain
Dec
17°
4°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Lala Bazaar and Kasar Devi
- 12:30 pmLala Bazaar walk; bal mithai and singori at Khem Singh Mohan Singh Rautela
- 2:00 pmNanda Devi temple in the old town
- 4:00 pmKasar Devi temple and the ridge known as 'Crank's Ridge'
- 6:00 pmSunset from the ridge cafés
Sunday — Jageshwar
- 7:30 amDrive 36 km to Jageshwar
- 9:00 amJageshwar temple complex, about 125 stone shrines in a deodar grove
- 11:00 amASI archaeological museum next to the complex
- 12:30 pmLunch, then drive to Kathgodam (about 4h)
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Almora: questions people ask
How far is Almora from Delhi?
About 417 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, direct buses take about 10 h and the Ranikhet Express takes 7 h to Kathgodam.
What is the best time to visit Almora?
Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Almora?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Ranikhet Express (15013): it leaves Old Delhi at 10:05 pm and reaches Kathgodam at 5:05 am the next day (daily). Kathgodam is 38 km from Almora in a straight line.
How much is the bus from Delhi to Almora?
The lowest fare we've seen on a direct bus is ₹1,888 a seat, and the journey takes about 10 h. Fares move with dates and demand.
What is the weather like in Almora?
Warmest in Jun (days around 27°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 3°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 26 rainy days.
Can I do Almora in a weekend from Delhi?
Yes. Leave Delhi on Friday evening and be back by Sunday night or early Monday; the sample plan above covers 2 days there.
How much does a weekend trip to Almora cost?
From about ₹6,810 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.
Go to Almora this weekend
The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.