Chitrakoot weekend trip from Delhi
Ramghat aarti and the Kamadgiri parikrama
- By road
- 686 km
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Trip length
- Long weekend
From
₹4,500 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
Up Samprk Kranti 12448Daily
8:00 pm
Hazrat Nizamuddin
10 h
6:00 am+1
Chitrakot · 8 km away
Rewa Express 12428Daily
10:05 pm
Anand Vihar Terminal
10 h 28 min
8:33 am+1
Manikpur Jn · 26 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Chitrakoot.
- By road686 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadShivrampur, 6 km away in a straight line, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportPrayagraj, 93 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Mar
Avoid: May–Jun
Jan
22°
10°
2d rain
Feb
27°
14°
1d rain
Mar
33°
19°
1d rain
Apr
39°
24°
1d rain
May
40°
27°
2d rain
Jun
38°
29°
9d rain
Jul
33°
27°
23d rain
Aug
32°
26°
22d rain
Sep
32°
25°
16d rain
Oct
32°
22°
3d rain
Nov
28°
16°
0d rain
Dec
23°
12°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Ramghat and Kamadgiri
- 8:30 amKamadgiri parikrama, about 5 km barefoot
- 12:30 pmLunch, then Janaki Kund and Sphatik Shila by the river
- 5:00 pmBoat ride at Ramghat
- 6:30 pmMandakini aarti at Ramghat
Sunday — caves and Hanuman Dhara
- 7:30 amGupt Godavari caves (about 18 km), wade through the inner cave
- 10:30 amSati Anusuya ashram
- 1:00 pmHanuman Dhara by ropeway or steps
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Chitrakoot: questions people ask
How far is Chitrakoot from Delhi?
About 686 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, the Up Samprk Kranti takes 10 h to Chitrakot.
What is the best time to visit Chitrakoot?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
Is there a train from Delhi to Chitrakoot?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Up Samprk Kranti (12448): it leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin at 8:00 pm and reaches Chitrakot at 6:00 am the next day (daily). Chitrakot is 8 km from Chitrakoot in a straight line. Also: the Rewa Express (12428) at 10:05 pm from Anand Vihar Terminal.
What is the weather like in Chitrakoot?
Warmest in May (days around 40°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 10°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 23 rainy days.
Can I do Chitrakoot in a weekend from Delhi?
It's better as a long weekend: our sample plan for Chitrakoot covers 2 days, so take a day off or pick a holiday weekend.
How much does a weekend trip to Chitrakoot cost?
From about ₹4,500 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 Chitrakoot 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.