Khajjiar weekend trip from Delhi
Deodar-ringed meadow with a 12th-century Nag temple
- By road
- 719 km
- Best months
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Dec
- Trip length
- Long weekend
From
₹6,990 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
Galtadham Pooja 12413Daily
10:10 pm
Old Delhi
7 h 24 min
5:34 am+1
Kathua · 51 km away
Ndls-Svdk Spl 04081Daily
11:45 pm
New Delhi
7 h 30 min
7:15 am+1
Pathankot Cantt · 51 km away
Uttar S Kranti 12445Daily
8:50 pm
New Delhi
7 h 34 min
4:24 am+1
Kathua · 51 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Khajjiar.
- By road719 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadNurpur Road, 36 km away in a straight line, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportDharamshala (Gaggal), 47 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–Dec
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
8°
-3°
8d rain
5d snow
Feb
10°
-2°
7d rain
3d snow
Mar
15°
2°
11d rain
1d snow
Apr
20°
6°
9d rain
May
23°
10°
10d rain
Jun
25°
14°
12d rain
Jul
23°
16°
23d rain
Aug
22°
16°
22d rain
Sep
21°
13°
13d rain
Oct
19°
7°
3d rain
Nov
15°
3°
4d rain
Dec
11°
-1°
3d rain
1d snow
A sample 3-day plan
Sat — Arrive via Dalhousie
- 1:00 pmLunch, then the Khajji Nag temple (12th century, carved wooden roof)
- 3:30 pmWalk the meadow loop and the forest edge
- 6:00 pmEvening quiet after day-trippers leave
Sun — Kalatop and Dainkund
- 7:30 amForest walk from Khajjiar towards Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary (about 3 km of trail sections)
- 10:30 amDrive to Lakkar Mandi and walk up to Dainkund peak
- 1:00 pmLunch in Dalhousie at Gandhi Chowk
- 3:00 pmSt John's Church and the Mall
Mon — Chamba town and out
- 8:30 amDrive 24 km down to Chamba
- 9:30 amLakshmi Narayan temple complex and Chaugan
- 11:30 amChamunda Devi temple viewpoint; buy a Chamba rumal or chappals
- 1:00 pmLunch; drive to Pathankot (about 4 hours)
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
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Khajjiar: questions people ask
How far is Khajjiar from Delhi?
About 719 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, the Galtadham Pooja takes 7 h 24 min to Kathua.
What is the best time to visit Khajjiar?
Mar–Jun, Sep–Dec. Avoid Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Khajjiar?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Galtadham Pooja (12413): it leaves Old Delhi at 10:10 pm and reaches Kathua at 5:34 am the next day (daily). Kathua is 51 km from Khajjiar in a straight line. Also: the Ndls-Svdk Spl (04081) at 11:45 pm from New Delhi; the Uttar S Kranti (12445) at 8:50 pm from New Delhi.
What is the weather like in Khajjiar?
Warmest in Jun (days around 25°C), coldest in Jan (nights around -3°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 23 rainy days. Snow is most likely in Jan, Feb and Dec.
Can I do Khajjiar in a weekend from Delhi?
It's better as a long weekend: our sample plan for Khajjiar covers 3 days, so take a day off or pick a holiday weekend.
How much does a weekend trip to Khajjiar cost?
From about ₹6,990 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 Khajjiar 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.