Bharatpur (Keoladeo) weekend trip from Delhi
Wetland birding by cycle rickshaw
- By road
- 207 km
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹8,410 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
Friday-evening trains from Delhi
Nzm Tvc Express 22634Fri
10:15 pm
Hazrat Nizamuddin
2 h 5 min
12:20 am+1
Bharatpur Jn
Ndls Dadn SF Express 20156Daily
11:25 pm
New Delhi
2 h 13 min
1:38 am+1
Bharatpur Jn
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Bharatpur (Keoladeo).
- By road207 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadBharatpur Jn, in town.
- Nearest airportAgra, 47 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Nov–Feb
Avoid: May–Jun
Jan
20°
8°
2d rain
Feb
25°
11°
1d rain
Mar
31°
16°
2d rain
Apr
38°
22°
0d rain
May
40°
26°
2d rain
Jun
39°
29°
5d rain
Jul
34°
27°
18d rain
Aug
32°
26°
17d rain
Sep
33°
25°
10d rain
Oct
33°
20°
2d rain
Nov
27°
14°
1d rain
Dec
22°
9°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — into the park
- 7:00 amDrive or train from Delhi to Bharatpur (about 190 km)
- 2:30 pmCycle-rickshaw ride to Shanti Kutir and the Sapan Mori heronry
- 5:30 pmSunset at the Keoladeo temple tank
Sunday — dawn birding and Lohagarh
- 6:30 amGate opens; bicycle or walk the main dyke to the Python Point area
- 10:30 amBreakfast back at the lodge
- 12:00 pmLohagarh Fort and its museum in Bharatpur town
- 1:30 pmLunch
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
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Bharatpur (Keoladeo): questions people ask
How far is Bharatpur (Keoladeo) from Delhi?
About 207 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, the Nzm Tvc Express takes 2 h 5 min to Bharatpur Jn.
What is the best time to visit Bharatpur (Keoladeo)?
Nov–Feb. Avoid May–Jun.
Is there a train from Delhi to Bharatpur (Keoladeo)?
Yes. The quickest after work on a Friday is the Nzm Tvc Express (22634): it leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin at 10:15 pm and reaches Bharatpur Jn at 12:20 am the next day (runs Fri). Also: the Ndls Dadn SF Express (20156) at 11:25 pm from New Delhi.
What is the weather like in Bharatpur (Keoladeo)?
Warmest in May (days around 40°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 8°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 18 rainy days.
Can I do Bharatpur (Keoladeo) 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 Bharatpur (Keoladeo) cost?
From about ₹8,410 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 Bharatpur (Keoladeo) 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.