Binsar weekend trip from Delhi
Oak forest sanctuary with a 300 km Himalaya view
- By road
- 438 km
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Mar–May
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹6,090 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 · 53 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Binsar.
- By road438 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadKathgodam, 53 km away in a straight line.
- Nearest airportPantnagar, 79 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Dec, Mar–May
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
9°
-3°
4d rain
Feb
11°
-1°
4d rain
Mar
15°
3°
5d rain
Apr
19°
7°
5d rain
May
21°
9°
8d rain
Jun
22°
12°
15d rain
Jul
20°
13°
26d rain
Aug
20°
13°
26d rain
Sep
19°
12°
15d rain
Oct
17°
7°
3d rain
Nov
14°
2°
0d rain
Dec
11°
-1°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — into the sanctuary
- 1:30 pmLunch at your lodge
- 3:00 pmForest walk toward the Binsar Mahadev side trails
- 5:30 pmSunset at your lodge; dinner by lantern
Sunday — Zero Point
- 6:30 amWalk about 2 km from the KMVN rest house to Zero Point for sunrise
- 9:00 amBreakfast, then a birding walk
- 11:00 amBinsar Mahadev temple (outside the sanctuary, 25 km on the Almora road)
- 1:00 pmDrive to Kathgodam
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Binsar: questions people ask
How far is Binsar from Delhi?
About 438 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, the Ranikhet Express takes 7 h to Kathgodam.
What is the best time to visit Binsar?
Oct–Dec, Mar–May. Avoid Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Binsar?
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 53 km from Binsar in a straight line.
What is the weather like in Binsar?
Warmest in Jun (days around 22°C), coldest in Jan (nights around -3°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 26 rainy days.
Can I do Binsar 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 Binsar cost?
From about ₹6,090 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 Binsar 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.