Mukteshwar weekend trip from Delhi
Cliff temple, orchards and Nanda Devi views
- By road
- 407 km
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹5,140 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
Ranikhet Express 15013Daily
10:05 pm
Old Delhi
7 h
5:05 am+1
Kathgodam · 25 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Mukteshwar.
- By road407 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadKathgodam, 25 km away in a straight line.
- Nearest airportPantnagar, 52 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
10°
0°
4d rain
1d snow
Feb
12°
2°
4d rain
1d snow
Mar
15°
5°
6d rain
Apr
19°
10°
6d rain
May
20°
12°
13d rain
Jun
21°
14°
18d rain
Jul
20°
15°
27d rain
Aug
20°
14°
27d rain
Sep
19°
13°
19d rain
Oct
17°
9°
4d rain
Nov
14°
5°
0d rain
Dec
12°
2°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — temple and cliffs
- 12:00 pmMukteshwar Dham Shiva temple on the ridge top
- 1:00 pmChauli ki Jali cliffs: rappelling or just the view
- 3:00 pmLate lunch in town; walk past the IVRI campus (founded 1893)
- 5:30 pmSunset over the Nanda Devi–Trishul range from your stay
Sunday — Bhalu Gaad falls
- 8:00 amDrive to Chanauti village; 1.5 km forest walk to Bhalu Gaad waterfall
- 11:00 amBuy apricots, plums or jams at roadside orchards (seasonal)
- 12:30 pmLunch, then drive to Kathgodam via Bhowali
- 3:30 pmDrive to Kathgodam for the evening train
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Mukteshwar: questions people ask
How far is Mukteshwar from Delhi?
About 407 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, the Ranikhet Express takes 7 h to Kathgodam.
What is the best time to visit Mukteshwar?
Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Mukteshwar?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Ranikhet Express (15013): it leaves Old Delhi at 10:05 pm and reaches Kathgodam at 5:05 am the next day (daily). Kathgodam is 25 km from Mukteshwar in a straight line.
What is the weather like in Mukteshwar?
Warmest in Jun (days around 21°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 0°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 27 rainy days.
Can I do Mukteshwar 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 Mukteshwar cost?
From about ₹5,140 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 Mukteshwar 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.