Chakrata weekend trip from Delhi
Army cantonment, deodar forests and Tiger Falls
- By road
- 382 km
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹5,930 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
Kota Ddn AC Express 12401Daily
11:50 pm
Hazrat Nizamuddin
6 h
5:50 am+1
Dehradun · 46 km away
Mussoorie Express 14341Daily
10:25 pm
Old Delhi
10 h 40 min
9:05 am+1
Dehradun · 46 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Chakrata.
- By road382 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadDehradun, 46 km away in a straight line.
- Nearest airportDehradun (Jolly Grant), 64 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
9°
-1°
6d rain
3d snow
Feb
11°
0°
5d rain
2d snow
Mar
15°
4°
7d rain
Apr
20°
8°
7d rain
May
22°
11°
8d rain
Jun
23°
15°
11d rain
Jul
22°
16°
24d rain
Aug
21°
16°
24d rain
Sep
21°
13°
14d rain
Oct
18°
9°
3d rain
Nov
15°
4°
2d rain
Dec
12°
2°
2d rain
1d snow
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Tiger Falls and Chilmiri Neck
- 11:00 amDrive 20 km to Lakhamandal road turn, then the short walk to Tiger Falls
- 2:00 pmLunch in Chakrata bazaar
- 4:30 pmSunset at Chilmiri Neck
Sunday — Deoban forest
- 7:30 amDrive 13 km to Deoban; walk the deodar forest
- 10:30 amBrunch back in town
- 11:30 amRam Tal horticulture garden on the way out
- 1:00 pmDrive to Dehradun and onward
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
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Chakrata: questions people ask
How far is Chakrata from Delhi?
About 382 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, the Kota Ddn AC Express takes 6 h to Dehradun.
What is the best time to visit Chakrata?
Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Chakrata?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Kota Ddn AC Express (12401): it leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin at 11:50 pm and reaches Dehradun at 5:50 am the next day (daily). Dehradun is 46 km from Chakrata in a straight line. Also: the Mussoorie Express (14341) at 10:25 pm from Old Delhi.
What is the weather like in Chakrata?
Warmest in Jun (days around 23°C), coldest in Jan (nights around -1°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 24 rainy days. Snow is most likely in Jan and Feb.
Can I do Chakrata 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 Chakrata cost?
From about ₹5,930 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 Chakrata 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.