Barog weekend trip from Delhi
Toy-train halt by India's famous Tunnel No. 33
- By road
- 402 km
- Best months
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Dec
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹4,640 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
Indb Uhl Express 19307Thu, Fri
11:20 pm
Hazrat Nizamuddin
5 h 40 min
5:00 am+1
Chandigarh · 33 km away
Himachal Express 14053Daily
10:50 pm
Old Delhi
5 h 52 min
4:42 am+1
Kurali · 50 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Barog.
- By road402 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadBarog, in town, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportShimla, 22 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–Dec
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
13°
1°
5d rain
Feb
15°
3°
5d rain
Mar
19°
6°
6d rain
Apr
24°
11°
6d rain
May
27°
14°
8d rain
Jun
28°
17°
11d rain
Jul
25°
19°
24d rain
Aug
25°
18°
22d rain
Sep
24°
16°
13d rain
Oct
22°
10°
1d rain
Nov
18°
5°
2d rain
Dec
15°
2°
2d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — The toy train to Barog
- 4:00 amReach Kalka by the overnight Howrah–Kalka Mail or a late Delhi bus
- 5:20 amBoard an early Kalka–Shimla toy train; ride about 2.5 hours to Barog station through 33 tunnels
- 9:30 amCheck in near the station; walk the heritage trail above Tunnel No. 33 (Barog Tunnel)
- 2:00 pmLunch, then the Dolanji Bon Monastery near Oachghat (about 20 km)
Sunday — Karol Tibba and Solan
- 7:00 amHike to Karol Tibba (Karol caves) from Chambaghat near Solan; about 6 km each way
- 1:00 pmLunch in Solan; Shoolini Devi temple
- 3:00 pmTaxi 45 km down to Kalka or Chandigarh
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Barog: questions people ask
How far is Barog from Delhi?
About 402 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, the Indb Uhl Express takes 5 h 40 min to Chandigarh.
What is the best time to visit Barog?
Mar–Jun, Sep–Dec. Avoid Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Barog?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Indb Uhl Express (19307): it leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin at 11:20 pm and reaches Chandigarh at 5:00 am the next day (runs Thu, Fri). Chandigarh is 33 km from Barog in a straight line. Also: the Himachal Express (14053) at 10:50 pm from Old Delhi.
What is the weather like in Barog?
Warmest in Jun (days around 28°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 1°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 24 rainy days.
Can I do Barog 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 Barog cost?
From about ₹4,640 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 Barog 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.