Kanatal weekend trip from Delhi
Camps, apple orchards and Tehri lake views
- By road
- 363 km
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹6,400 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 · 32 km away
Mussoorie Express 14341Daily
10:25 pm
Old Delhi
10 h 40 min
9:05 am+1
Dehradun · 32 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Kanatal.
- By road363 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadHarrawala, 30 km away in a straight line, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportDehradun (Jolly Grant), 30 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
6°
-3°
5d rain
1d snow
Feb
8°
-2°
5d rain
1d snow
Mar
12°
1°
6d rain
Apr
17°
6°
7d rain
May
19°
9°
13d rain
Jun
20°
11°
15d rain
Jul
18°
13°
29d rain
Aug
18°
12°
27d rain
Sep
17°
11°
18d rain
Oct
15°
6°
3d rain
Nov
12°
2°
1d rain
Dec
9°
-1°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Kodia jungle and orchards
- 12:00 pmKodia jungle walk, about 4 km round trip through oak and rhododendron
- 2:30 pmLunch at camp; afternoon in nearby apple orchards
- 5:30 pmSunset from the Kanatal ridge
- 7:30 pmBonfire and dinner at camp
Sunday — Surkanda Devi or Tehri
- 7:30 amSurkanda Devi via Kaddukhal (12 km)
- 10:30 amBreakfast back at camp
- 11:30 amOptional detour to Tehri dam viewpoint (about 1h each way)
- 1:00 pmDrive to Dehradun (about 3h)
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
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Kanatal: questions people ask
How far is Kanatal from Delhi?
About 363 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 Kanatal?
Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Kanatal?
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 32 km from Kanatal in a straight line. Also: the Mussoorie Express (14341) at 10:25 pm from Old Delhi.
What is the weather like in Kanatal?
Warmest in Jun (days around 20°C), coldest in Jan (nights around -3°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 29 rainy days. Snow is most likely in Jan and Feb.
Can I do Kanatal 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 Kanatal cost?
From about ₹6,400 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 Kanatal 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.