Kufri weekend trip from Delhi
Shimla's closest snow slopes and Mahasu Peak views
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- By road
- 439 km
- By bus
- ≈ 9 h
- Best months
- Oct, Dec–Jun
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹5,690 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 · 61 km away
Himachal Express 14053Daily
10:50 pm
Old Delhi
6 h 33 min
5:23 am+1
Kiratpur Sahib · 68 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Kufri.
- Direct busAbout 9 h (fastest 8 h). Lowest fare we've seen: ₹540 a seat.
- By road439 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadShimla, 10 km away in a straight line, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportShimla, 19 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct, Dec–Jun
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
5°
-6°
6d rain
4d snow
Feb
7°
-5°
6d rain
3d snow
Mar
11°
-1°
9d rain
1d snow
Apr
16°
4°
8d rain
May
18°
7°
10d rain
Jun
20°
10°
13d rain
Jul
18°
11°
24d rain
Aug
18°
11°
24d rain
Sep
17°
8°
13d rain
Oct
15°
4°
2d rain
Nov
11°
-1°
2d rain
Dec
8°
-4°
2d rain
1d snow
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Mahasu Peak and the nature park
- 9:30 amHorse or pony ride up the muddy trail to Mahasu Peak and the Nag Devta temple
- 12:00 pmKufri Fun World rides at the top, or snow play on the slopes in January–February
- 2:30 pmHimalayan Nature Park, Kufri (high-altitude zoo with Himalayan monal and musk deer)
- 5:00 pmSunset from Fagu, 6 km on towards Theog, over apple and potato terraces
Sunday — Chini Bungalow, Chail and back
- 8:00 amEarly walk to Chini Bungalow viewpoint before the day-trippers arrive
- 10:00 amDrive 30 km to Chail: Chail Palace (now an HPTDC hotel) grounds and the cricket ground view
- 1:30 pmLunch at Chail Palace's restaurant
- 4:00 pmDrive back to Shimla via Kufri; tea on the Mall
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Kufri: questions people ask
How far is Kufri from Delhi?
About 439 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, direct buses take about 9 h and the Indb Uhl Express takes 5 h 40 min to Chandigarh.
What is the best time to visit Kufri?
Oct, Dec–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Kufri?
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 61 km from Kufri in a straight line. Also: the Himachal Express (14053) at 10:50 pm from Old Delhi.
How much is the bus from Delhi to Kufri?
The lowest fare we've seen on a direct bus is ₹540 a seat, and the journey takes about 9 h. Fares move with dates and demand.
What is the weather like in Kufri?
Warmest in Jun (days around 20°C), coldest in Jan (nights around -6°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 24 rainy days. Snow is most likely in Jan, Feb and Mar.
Can I do Kufri 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 Kufri cost?
From about ₹5,690 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 Kufri 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.