Kullu weekend trip from Delhi
Valley of rafting, shawls and the Dussehra deities
- By road
- 592 km
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–Jun
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹5,750 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
- By road592 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadJoginder Nagar, 30 km away in a straight line, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportKullu (Bhuntar), 10 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Nov, Mar–Jun
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
13°
3°
9d rain
Feb
15°
4°
8d rain
Mar
19°
8°
9d rain
Apr
25°
12°
7d rain
May
27°
16°
6d rain
Jun
29°
19°
8d rain
Jul
28°
22°
20d rain
Aug
28°
21°
18d rain
Sep
27°
19°
10d rain
Oct
24°
13°
3d rain
Nov
20°
9°
4d rain
Dec
17°
5°
5d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Beas rafting and the old town
- 10:30 amBeas rafting from Pirdi (about 3 km south of Kullu), roughly 14 km run
- 1:30 pmLunch, then Raghunath temple in Sultanpur, focus of Kullu Dussehra
- 3:30 pmBhuttico or Kullu Shawl weavers' showrooms at Shamshi/Bhuntar
- 6:00 pmDhalpur maidan and the evening market
Sunday — Naggar Castle and Jana falls
- 8:30 amDrive 22 km along the left bank to Naggar
- 9:30 amNaggar Castle (15th-century, HPTDC) and the Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery and estate
- 12:30 pmJana waterfall and lunch of local siddu and maize rotis
- 3:00 pmBack to Kullu
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Kullu: questions people ask
How far is Kullu from Delhi?
About 592 km by road from central Delhi.
What is the best time to visit Kullu?
Oct–Nov, Mar–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Kullu?
Not a direct one to the stations near Kullu. The nearest railhead is Joginder Nagar, 30 km away in a straight line.
What is the weather like in Kullu?
Warmest in Jun (days around 29°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 3°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 20 rainy days.
Can I do Kullu 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 Kullu cost?
From about ₹5,750 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 Kullu 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.