Kausani weekend trip from Delhi
300 km of Himalayan skyline from a tea ridge
- By road
- 429 km
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹5,100 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
Ranikhet Express 15013Daily
10:05 pm
Old Delhi
7 h
5:05 am+1
Kathgodam · 64 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Kausani.
- By road429 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadKathgodam, 64 km away in a straight line.
- Nearest airportPantnagar, 91 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
12°
0°
6d rain
1d snow
Feb
14°
2°
5d rain
1d snow
Mar
18°
5°
6d rain
Apr
22°
9°
6d rain
May
24°
12°
9d rain
Jun
25°
15°
16d rain
Jul
23°
17°
27d rain
Aug
23°
16°
27d rain
Sep
23°
15°
15d rain
Oct
21°
10°
3d rain
Nov
18°
5°
2d rain
Dec
15°
2°
1d rain
A sample 3-day plan
Day 1 — arrival and Anasakti Ashram
- 1:30 pmLunch at your hotel; rest after the drive
- 3:00 pmAnasakti Ashram, where Gandhi stayed in 1929
- 5:00 pmSunset over the Trishul range from the ashram
Day 2 — tea estate and Baijnath
- 6:00 amSunrise on the Himalayan range from your stay
- 9:30 amKausani Tea Estate walk and tasting
- 11:00 amSumitranandan Pant Gallery, the Hindi poet's birthplace
- 1:30 pmDrive 16 km to Baijnath temple complex on the Gomti river (12th–13th c.)
Day 3 — Rudradhari falls and return
- 8:00 amRudradhari falls and caves walk (about 12 km from town)
- 11:30 amStart the drive to Kathgodam via Almora
- 2:00 pmLunch stop and bal mithai in Almora's Lala Bazaar
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Kausani: questions people ask
How far is Kausani from Delhi?
About 429 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, the Ranikhet Express takes 7 h to Kathgodam.
What is the best time to visit Kausani?
Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Kausani?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Ranikhet Express (15013): it leaves Old Delhi at 10:05 pm and reaches Kathgodam at 5:05 am the next day (daily). Kathgodam is 64 km from Kausani in a straight line.
What is the weather like in Kausani?
Warmest in Jun (days around 25°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 0°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 27 rainy days. Snow is most likely in Jan.
Can I do Kausani 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 3 days there.
How much does a weekend trip to Kausani cost?
From about ₹5,100 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 Kausani 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.