Bhimtal weekend trip from Delhi
Three lakes, kayaks and a butterfly museum
- By road
- 386 km
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Feb–Jun
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹5,980 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 · 9 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Bhimtal.
- By road386 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadKathgodam, 9 km away in a straight line.
- Nearest airportPantnagar, 36 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Dec, Feb–Jun
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
14°
6°
4d rain
Feb
17°
7°
4d rain
Mar
21°
11°
5d rain
Apr
26°
16°
4d rain
May
27°
18°
11d rain
Jun
27°
20°
16d rain
Jul
25°
20°
28d rain
Aug
24°
20°
28d rain
Sep
24°
18°
21d rain
Oct
22°
15°
4d rain
Nov
19°
10°
1d rain
Dec
16°
7°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Bhimtal and Naukuchiatal
- 10:30 amBoat to the island aquarium on Bhimtal lake
- 12:30 pmLunch, then Bhimeshwar Mahadev temple at the dam
- 2:30 pmNaukuchiatal: kayaking or paragliding
- 5:30 pmSunset by the lake
Sunday — Sattal and the butterfly museum
- 7:00 amBirding walk around Sattal
- 10:00 amFrederic Smetacek's butterfly and moth collection at Jones Estate
- 12:00 pmLunch, then drive to Kathgodam
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Bhimtal: questions people ask
How far is Bhimtal from Delhi?
About 386 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, the Ranikhet Express takes 7 h to Kathgodam.
What is the best time to visit Bhimtal?
Oct–Dec, Feb–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Bhimtal?
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 9 km from Bhimtal in a straight line.
What is the weather like in Bhimtal?
Warmest in May (days around 27°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 6°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 28 rainy days.
Can I do Bhimtal 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 Bhimtal cost?
From about ₹5,980 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 Bhimtal 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.