Chamba weekend trip from Delhi
Ravi-side temple town of Pahari art
- By road
- 717 km
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–Jun
- Trip length
- Long weekend
From
₹5,120 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
Galtadham Pooja 12413Daily
10:10 pm
Old Delhi
6 h 50 min
5:00 am+1
Pathankot Cantt · 56 km away
Ndls-Svdk Spl 04081Daily
11:45 pm
New Delhi
7 h 30 min
7:15 am+1
Pathankot Cantt · 56 km away
Jammu Mail 20433Daily
8:10 pm
Old Delhi
8 h 25 min
4:35 am+1
Pathankot Cantt · 56 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Chamba.
- By road717 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadNurpur Road, 40 km away in a straight line, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportDharamshala (Gaggal), 45 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Nov, Mar–Jun
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
14°
3°
9d rain
Feb
16°
4°
8d rain
Mar
21°
8°
9d rain
Apr
26°
13°
7d rain
May
29°
17°
7d rain
Jun
31°
20°
8d rain
Jul
29°
22°
18d rain
Aug
28°
22°
18d rain
Sep
27°
19°
9d rain
Oct
25°
13°
3d rain
Nov
21°
9°
4d rain
Dec
17°
4°
4d rain
A sample 3-day plan
Sat — Arrive and the temple complex
- 12:30 pmLakshmi Narayan temple complex (10th century onwards, shikhara style)
- 3:00 pmBhuri Singh Museum: Chamba rumals, Pahari miniatures
- 5:30 pmChamunda Devi temple above town for sunset over the Ravi
Sun — Bharmour
- 7:30 amDrive 65 km up the Ravi valley to Bharmour (about 2.5–3 hours)
- 10:30 amChaurasi temple complex: 84 shrines incl. Lakshana Devi (7th century)
- 1:00 pmLunch in Bharmour; Gaddi shepherd village walk
- 6:00 pmChamba market for rumals and Chamba chappals
Mon — Khajjiar and out
- 8:30 amDrive 24 km to Khajjiar meadow and Khajji Nag temple
- 11:00 amContinue to Dalhousie; Gandhi Chowk and lunch
- 2:00 pmDrive 80 km to Pathankot
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
.jpg/500px-Dharamshala_03_(Cropped).jpg)
Chamba: questions people ask
How far is Chamba from Delhi?
About 717 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, the Galtadham Pooja takes 6 h 50 min to Pathankot Cantt.
What is the best time to visit Chamba?
Oct–Nov, Mar–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Chamba?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Galtadham Pooja (12413): it leaves Old Delhi at 10:10 pm and reaches Pathankot Cantt at 5:00 am the next day (daily). Pathankot Cantt is 56 km from Chamba in a straight line. Also: the Ndls-Svdk Spl (04081) at 11:45 pm from New Delhi; the Jammu Mail (20433) at 8:10 pm from Old Delhi.
What is the weather like in Chamba?
Warmest in Jun (days around 31°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 3°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 18 rainy days.
Can I do Chamba in a weekend from Delhi?
It's better as a long weekend: our sample plan for Chamba covers 3 days, so take a day off or pick a holiday weekend.
How much does a weekend trip to Chamba cost?
From about ₹5,120 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 Chamba 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.