Dhanaulti weekend trip from Delhi
Deodar eco-parks and Surkanda Devi's ridge
- By road
- 357 km
- Best months
- Oct–May
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹5,240 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 · 24 km away
Mussoorie Express 14341Daily
10:25 pm
Old Delhi
10 h 40 min
9:05 am+1
Dehradun · 24 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Dhanaulti.
- By road357 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadHarrawala, 23 km away in a straight line, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportDehradun (Jolly Grant), 27 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–May
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
9°
-2°
5d rain
2d snow
Feb
10°
-1°
5d rain
1d snow
Mar
14°
3°
6d rain
Apr
19°
8°
7d rain
May
21°
11°
13d rain
Jun
22°
13°
14d rain
Jul
20°
15°
28d rain
Aug
20°
14°
28d rain
Sep
20°
13°
16d rain
Oct
17°
8°
2d rain
Nov
14°
3°
2d rain
Dec
11°
0°
1d rain
1d snow
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — eco-parks and orchards
- 11:30 amAmber and Dhara Eco Parks, deodar walks
- 2:00 pmLunch at a roadside dhaba; Maggi and rajma-chawal are the staples
- 3:30 pmWalk through the potato farms and apple orchards below the town
- 6:00 pmBonfire evening at your stay
Sunday — Surkanda Devi
- 7:30 amDrive 8 km to Kaddukhal; ropeway or 2 km climb to Surkanda Devi
- 11:00 amBack via Dhanaulti for brunch
- 12:30 pmDrive down to Dehradun via Mussoorie (about 2.5h)
- 4:00 pmEvening in Dehradun: Rajpur Road cafés before the train
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
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Dhanaulti: questions people ask
How far is Dhanaulti from Delhi?
About 357 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 Dhanaulti?
Oct–May. Avoid Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Dhanaulti?
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 24 km from Dhanaulti in a straight line. Also: the Mussoorie Express (14341) at 10:25 pm from Old Delhi.
What is the weather like in Dhanaulti?
Warmest in Jun (days around 22°C), coldest in Jan (nights around -2°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 28 rainy days. Snow is most likely in Jan and Feb.
Can I do Dhanaulti 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 Dhanaulti cost?
From about ₹5,240 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 Dhanaulti 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.