Jim Corbett weekend trip from Delhi
Tiger country safaris on the Ramganga
- By road
- 265 km
- By bus
- ≈ 6 h
- Best months
- Nov–May
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹12,920 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
Fastest direct trains from Delhi
Anvt Lku Express 15060Tue, Thu
2:15 pm
Anand Vihar Terminal
5 h 35 min
7:50 pm
Bazpur · 26 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Jim Corbett.
- Direct busAbout 6 h. Lowest fare we've seen: ₹1,130 a seat.
- By road265 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadRamnagar, in town, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportPantnagar, 53 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Nov–May
Avoid: Jul–Sep
Jan
19°
8°
4d rain
Feb
23°
11°
3d rain
Mar
28°
15°
2d rain
Apr
34°
20°
2d rain
May
35°
23°
4d rain
Jun
35°
25°
7d rain
Jul
31°
25°
20d rain
Aug
31°
24°
19d rain
Sep
31°
23°
10d rain
Oct
30°
19°
2d rain
Nov
25°
14°
0d rain
Dec
20°
9°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — afternoon safari
- 9:30 amGarjiya Devi temple on a rock in the Kosi
- 12:30 pmLunch at your resort
- 2:00 pmAfternoon jeep safari in Bijrani zone
- 7:00 pmDinner by the Kosi
Sunday — morning safari and Corbett's village
- 6:00 amMorning safari in Jhirna or Dhela zone
- 10:00 amBreakfast, then Corbett Falls (about 25 km)
- 1:00 pmJim Corbett Museum at Kaladhungi, his winter home
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Jim Corbett: questions people ask
How far is Jim Corbett from Delhi?
About 265 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, direct buses take about 6 h and the Anvt Lku Express takes 5 h 35 min to Bazpur.
What is the best time to visit Jim Corbett?
Nov–May. Avoid Jul–Sep.
Is there a train from Delhi to Jim Corbett?
Yes. The quickest is the Anvt Lku Express (15060): it leaves Anand Vihar Terminal at 2:15 pm and reaches Bazpur at 7:50 pm (runs Tue, Thu). Bazpur is 26 km from Jim Corbett in a straight line.
How much is the bus from Delhi to Jim Corbett?
The lowest fare we've seen on a direct bus is ₹1,130 a seat, and the journey takes about 6 h. Fares move with dates and demand.
What is the weather like in Jim Corbett?
Warmest in May (days around 35°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 8°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 20 rainy days.
Can I do Jim Corbett 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 Jim Corbett cost?
From about ₹12,920 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 Jim Corbett 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.