Kurukshetra weekend trip from Delhi
Mahabharata battlefield and Gita's birthplace
- By road
- 198 km
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹6,950 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
Friday-evening trains from Delhi
Vande Bharat Express 26461Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
4:00 pm
Old Delhi
1 h 39 min
5:39 pm
Kurukshetra Jn · 3 km away
Kalka Shtbdi Ex 12005Daily
5:15 pm
New Delhi
1 h 45 min
7:00 pm
Kurukshetra Jn · 3 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Kurukshetra.
- By road198 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadKurukshetra Jn, 3 km away in a straight line.
- Nearest airportChandigarh, 79 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Mar
Avoid: May–Jun
Jan
18°
8°
4d rain
Feb
22°
10°
3d rain
Mar
28°
15°
4d rain
Apr
35°
20°
2d rain
May
37°
24°
4d rain
Jun
37°
26°
6d rain
Jul
33°
26°
17d rain
Aug
32°
26°
16d rain
Sep
32°
24°
7d rain
Oct
31°
19°
1d rain
Nov
26°
13°
1d rain
Dec
20°
9°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Sarovars and the panorama
- 10:00 amBrahma Sarovar and the Sarveshwar Mahadev temple island
- 12:00 pmKurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre
- 2:00 pmLunch; Sri Krishna Museum
- 5:00 pmJyotisar: the banyan said to witness the Gita sermon; evening light-and-sound show
Sunday — Thanesar and Bhadrakali
- 8:00 amSannihit Sarovar
- 9:30 amSheikh Chilli's Tomb (ASI, Mughal) and Harsh ka Tila mound
- 11:30 amShri Devikoop Bhadrakali Shaktipeeth
- 1:00 pmLunch
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
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Kurukshetra: questions people ask
How far is Kurukshetra from Delhi?
About 198 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, the Vande Bharat Express takes 1 h 39 min to Kurukshetra Jn.
What is the best time to visit Kurukshetra?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
Is there a train from Delhi to Kurukshetra?
Yes. The quickest after work on a Friday is the Vande Bharat Express (26461): it leaves Old Delhi at 4:00 pm and reaches Kurukshetra Jn at 5:39 pm (runs Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun). Kurukshetra Jn is 3 km from Kurukshetra in a straight line. Also: the Kalka Shtbdi Ex (12005) at 5:15 pm from New Delhi.
What is the weather like in Kurukshetra?
Warmest in May (days around 37°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 8°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 17 rainy days.
Can I do Kurukshetra 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 Kurukshetra cost?
From about ₹6,950 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 Kurukshetra 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.