Kumbhalgarh weekend trip from Delhi
A 36 km fort wall on an Aravalli ridge
- By road
- 688 km
- Best months
- Sep–Mar
- Trip length
- Long weekend
From
₹7,000 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
Yoga Express 19032Daily
10:25 pm
Old Delhi
10 h 35 min
9:00 am+1
Rani · 35 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Kumbhalgarh.
- By road688 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadKhimel, 35 km away in a straight line, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportUdaipur, 67 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Sep–Mar
Avoid: May–Jun
Jan
20°
8°
1d rain
Feb
23°
11°
0d rain
Mar
27°
15°
1d rain
Apr
32°
20°
0d rain
May
34°
23°
2d rain
Jun
32°
23°
8d rain
Jul
27°
21°
18d rain
Aug
25°
20°
16d rain
Sep
26°
20°
10d rain
Oct
27°
18°
3d rain
Nov
24°
13°
1d rain
Dec
21°
10°
1d rain
A sample 3-day plan
Day 1 — Udaipur to the fort
- 9:30 amDrive 85 km to Kumbhalgarh via Haldighati (about 2.5h)
- 3:00 pmKumbhalgarh Fort: Badal Mahal at the top and the temple cluster inside
- 6:45 pmLight-and-sound show at the fort
Day 2 — the wall and the sanctuary
- 7:00 amWalk a stretch of the rampart wall from Ram Pol
- 10:00 amBreakfast
- 3:00 pmJeep safari in Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
- 7:00 pmDinner at the lodge
Day 3 — Ranakpur and out
- 8:30 amDrive 50 km to Ranakpur
- 12:00 pmRanakpur Jain temple (Chaumukha), 1,444 carved pillars
- 2:00 pmThali lunch at the temple bhojanshala
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Kumbhalgarh: questions people ask
How far is Kumbhalgarh from Delhi?
About 688 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, the Yoga Express takes 10 h 35 min to Rani.
What is the best time to visit Kumbhalgarh?
Sep–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
Is there a train from Delhi to Kumbhalgarh?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Yoga Express (19032): it leaves Old Delhi at 10:25 pm and reaches Rani at 9:00 am the next day (daily). Rani is 35 km from Kumbhalgarh in a straight line.
What is the weather like in Kumbhalgarh?
Warmest in May (days around 34°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 8°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 18 rainy days.
Can I do Kumbhalgarh in a weekend from Delhi?
It's better as a long weekend: our sample plan for Kumbhalgarh covers 3 days, so take a day off or pick a holiday weekend.
How much does a weekend trip to Kumbhalgarh cost?
From about ₹7,000 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 Kumbhalgarh 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.