Jammu weekend trip from Delhi
Temple city of Dogra palaces and forts
- By road
- 661 km
- By bus
- ≈ 13 h
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹6,410 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
Jammu Rajdhani 12425Daily
8:40 pm
New Delhi
8 h 20 min
5:00 am+1
Jammu Tawi · 3 km away
Uttar S Kranti 12445Daily
8:50 pm
New Delhi
9 h
5:50 am+1
Jammu Tawi · 3 km away
Galtadham Pooja 12413Daily
10:10 pm
Old Delhi
9 h 20 min
7:30 am+1
Jammu Tawi · 3 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Jammu.
- Direct busAbout 13 h (fastest 9½ h). Lowest fare we've seen: ₹1,000 a seat.
- By road661 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadJammu Tawi, 3 km away in a straight line.
- Nearest airportJammu, 5 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Mar
Avoid: May–Jun
Jan
17°
6°
5d rain
Feb
21°
8°
4d rain
Mar
25°
12°
6d rain
Apr
32°
17°
3d rain
May
36°
22°
3d rain
Jun
37°
25°
5d rain
Jul
33°
26°
19d rain
Aug
32°
25°
18d rain
Sep
32°
23°
9d rain
Oct
30°
17°
2d rain
Nov
24°
12°
2d rain
Dec
19°
7°
2d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Temples and the Dogra palaces
- 9:00 amRaghunath temple complex (19th century) in the city centre
- 11:30 amMubarak Mandi heritage complex and the Dogra Art Museum
- 2:00 pmLunch: rajma-chawal and kalari kulcha
- 4:00 pmAmar Mahal Palace Museum on the Tawi
Sunday — Bahu Fort and Mansar Lake
- 8:00 amBahu Fort and the Bawe Wali Mata temple; Bagh-e-Bahu gardens below
- 10:30 amDrive 62 km to Mansar Lake (about 1.5–2 hours)
- 1:00 pmLunch and boating at Mansar
- 4:30 pmBack to Jammu; Peer Kho cave temple on the way
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Jammu: questions people ask
How far is Jammu from Delhi?
About 661 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, direct buses take about 13 h and the Jammu Rajdhani takes 8 h 20 min to Jammu Tawi.
What is the best time to visit Jammu?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
Is there a train from Delhi to Jammu?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Jammu Rajdhani (12425): it leaves New Delhi at 8:40 pm and reaches Jammu Tawi at 5:00 am the next day (daily). Jammu Tawi is 3 km from Jammu in a straight line. Also: the Uttar S Kranti (12445) at 8:50 pm from New Delhi; the Galtadham Pooja (12413) at 10:10 pm from Old Delhi.
How much is the bus from Delhi to Jammu?
The lowest fare we've seen on a direct bus is ₹1,000 a seat, and the journey takes about 13 h. Fares move with dates and demand.
What is the weather like in Jammu?
Warmest in Jun (days around 37°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 6°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 19 rainy days.
Can I do Jammu 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 Jammu cost?
From about ₹6,410 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 Jammu 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.