Harsil weekend trip from Delhi
Bhagirathi valley apple orchards near Gangotri
- By road
- 489 km
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Apr–Jun
- Trip length
- Long weekend
From
₹11,180 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
- By road489 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest airportDehradun (Jolly Grant), 109 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Nov, Apr–Jun
Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Sep
Jan
4°
-4°
9d rain
10d snow
Feb
5°
-3°
9d rain
8d snow
Mar
7°
-1°
8d rain
6d snow
Apr
11°
2°
5d rain
1d snow
May
15°
4°
7d rain
Jun
21°
9°
11d rain
Jul
23°
15°
16d rain
Aug
22°
14°
12d rain
Sep
21°
11°
7d rain
Oct
16°
5°
3d rain
Nov
11°
2°
4d rain
1d snow
Dec
7°
-2°
4d rain
4d snow
A sample 3-day plan
Day 1 — up to Uttarkashi
- 6:00 amFrom Rishikesh, drive via Chamba to Uttarkashi (about 5h)
- 9:00 amBreakfast stop at Chamba
- 1:00 pmKashi Vishwanath temple, Uttarkashi
- 3:00 pmContinue to Harsil (about 3h)
Day 2 — Gangotri and Gartang Gali
- 7:00 amDrive 25 km to Gangotri temple
- 10:30 amSurya Kund falls behind the temple
- 12:00 pmGartang Gali, the restored cliffside wooden walkway near Bhaironghati
- 4:00 pmBack in Harsil; orchard walk along the Bhagirathi
Day 3 — Mukhba and return
- 8:00 amMukhba village, winter seat of Ganga
- 2:00 pmLunch at Uttarkashi
- 8:00 pmNight in Rishikesh
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Harsil: questions people ask
How far is Harsil from Delhi?
About 489 km by road from central Delhi.
What is the best time to visit Harsil?
Oct–Nov, Apr–Jun. Avoid Jan–Feb, Jul–Sep.
What is the weather like in Harsil?
Warmest in Jul (days around 23°C), coldest in Jan (nights around -4°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 16 rainy days. Snow is most likely in Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov and Dec.
Can I do Harsil in a weekend from Delhi?
It's better as a long weekend: our sample plan for Harsil covers 3 days, so take a day off or pick a holiday weekend.
How much does a weekend trip to Harsil cost?
From about ₹11,180 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 Harsil 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.