Anandpur Sahib weekend trip from Delhi
Birthplace of the Khalsa on the Shivalik edge
- By road
- 387 km
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹3,110 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
Himachal Express 14053Daily
10:50 pm
Old Delhi
6 h 42 min
5:32 am+1
Anandpur Sahib
Indb Uhl Express 19307Thu, Fri
11:20 pm
Hazrat Nizamuddin
8 h 19 min
7:39 am+1
Anandpur Sahib
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Anandpur Sahib.
- By road387 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadAnandpur Sahib, in town.
- Nearest airportShimla, 57 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Mar
Avoid: May–Jun
Jan
18°
7°
5d rain
Feb
22°
10°
4d rain
Mar
28°
14°
4d rain
Apr
34°
18°
3d rain
May
36°
22°
4d rain
Jun
36°
25°
7d rain
Jul
32°
25°
18d rain
Aug
31°
25°
19d rain
Sep
31°
23°
10d rain
Oct
30°
18°
2d rain
Nov
25°
13°
1d rain
Dec
21°
8°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Kesgarh Sahib and Virasat-e-Khalsa
- 7:00 amTakht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, one of the five Sikh Takhts
- 10:00 amVirasat-e-Khalsa museum; allow 3 hours for the galleries
- 2:00 pmLangar at Kesgarh Sahib
- 4:00 pmAnandgarh Sahib and Qila Fatehgarh Sahib (Guru Gobind Singh's forts)
Sunday — Naina Devi and Bhakra
- 8:00 amDrive 20 km to Naina Devi temple (Himachal); take the ropeway up
- 11:30 amBack down; drive towards Nangal
- 1:00 pmLunch at Nangal; view the Bhakra–Nangal dam area from public viewpoints
- 4:00 pmGurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Anandpur
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
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Anandpur Sahib: questions people ask
How far is Anandpur Sahib from Delhi?
About 387 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, the Himachal Express takes 6 h 42 min to Anandpur Sahib.
What is the best time to visit Anandpur Sahib?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
Is there a train from Delhi to Anandpur Sahib?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Himachal Express (14053): it leaves Old Delhi at 10:50 pm and reaches Anandpur Sahib at 5:32 am the next day (daily). Also: the Indb Uhl Express (19307) at 11:20 pm from Hazrat Nizamuddin.
What is the weather like in Anandpur Sahib?
Warmest in May (days around 36°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 7°C). The wettest month is Aug, with about 19 rainy days.
Can I do Anandpur Sahib 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 Anandpur Sahib cost?
From about ₹3,110 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 Anandpur Sahib 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.