Kasauli weekend trip from Delhi
Cantonment lanes, pine trails and Raj-era churches
- By road
- 405 km
- By bus
- ≈ 6½ h
- Best months
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Dec
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹5,290 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
Indb Uhl Express 19307Thu, Fri
11:20 pm
Hazrat Nizamuddin
5 h 40 min
5:00 am+1
Chandigarh · 26 km away
Himachal Express 14053Daily
10:50 pm
Old Delhi
5 h 52 min
4:42 am+1
Kurali · 38 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Kasauli.
- Direct busAbout 6½ h (fastest 5 h). Lowest fare we've seen: ₹325 a seat.
- By road405 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadSonwara, 4 km away in a straight line, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportShimla, 23 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–Dec
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
10°
0°
5d rain
Feb
12°
1°
5d rain
Mar
17°
5°
6d rain
Apr
22°
9°
4d rain
May
25°
13°
7d rain
Jun
25°
16°
10d rain
Jul
22°
16°
23d rain
Aug
22°
16°
22d rain
Sep
21°
14°
14d rain
Oct
19°
9°
2d rain
Nov
15°
4°
2d rain
Dec
12°
1°
2d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Mall, church and the Gilbert Trail
- 9:30 amBreakfast, then Christ Church (1844) and the Lower and Upper Mall
- 11:30 amWalk the Gilbert Trail along the cliff edge (about 1.5 km)
- 2:00 pmLunch at a Mall Road cafe; browse the Tibetan market
- 5:00 pmSunset Point on the Upper Mall for lights of Chandigarh and Kalka
Sunday — Manki Point and Timber Trail
- 9:30 amManki Point (Hanuman temple) inside the Air Force Station
- 11:30 amBaba Balak Nath temple and a walk past the Pasteur Institute (Central Research Institute, 1905)
- 1:30 pmLunch, then drive 25 km down to Parwanoo
- 3:00 pmTimber Trail cable car at Parwanoo across the valley
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Kasauli: questions people ask
How far is Kasauli from Delhi?
About 405 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, direct buses take about 6½ h and the Indb Uhl Express takes 5 h 40 min to Chandigarh.
What is the best time to visit Kasauli?
Mar–Jun, Sep–Dec. Avoid Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Kasauli?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Indb Uhl Express (19307): it leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin at 11:20 pm and reaches Chandigarh at 5:00 am the next day (runs Thu, Fri). Chandigarh is 26 km from Kasauli in a straight line. Also: the Himachal Express (14053) at 10:50 pm from Old Delhi.
How much is the bus from Delhi to Kasauli?
The lowest fare we've seen on a direct bus is ₹325 a seat, and the journey takes about 6½ h. Fares move with dates and demand.
What is the weather like in Kasauli?
Warmest in May (days around 25°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 0°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 23 rainy days.
Can I do Kasauli 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 Kasauli cost?
From about ₹5,290 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 Kasauli 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.