Narkanda weekend trip from Delhi
Apple-belt ridge with Hatu Peak and winter skiing
- By road
- 469 km
- Best months
- Dec–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹7,480 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
Himachal Express 14053Daily
10:50 pm
Old Delhi
6 h 33 min
5:23 am+1
Kiratpur Sahib · 86 km away
Indb Uhl Express 19307Thu, Fri
11:20 pm
Hazrat Nizamuddin
5 h 40 min
5:00 am+1
Chandigarh · 87 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Narkanda.
- By road469 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadShimla, 34 km away in a straight line, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportShimla, 42 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Dec–Jun, Sep–Oct
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
5°
-4°
6d rain
5d snow
Feb
7°
-3°
6d rain
4d snow
Mar
11°
1°
9d rain
2d snow
Apr
15°
6°
9d rain
May
18°
9°
9d rain
Jun
20°
11°
12d rain
Jul
19°
12°
24d rain
Aug
18°
12°
23d rain
Sep
17°
10°
14d rain
Oct
15°
5°
4d rain
Nov
11°
2°
3d rain
Dec
9°
-1°
2d rain
2d snow
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Hatu Peak and Tannu Jubbar
- 1:00 pmPicnic lunch at Jau Bagh meadow below the peak
- 3:30 pmTannu Jubbar lake, 6 km from town
- 6:00 pmEvening at the HPTDC Hotel Hatu bonfire area
Sunday — Kotgarh orchards and back
- 8:30 amDrive 17 km to Kotgarh/Thanedar: Satyanand Stokes' orchards and St Mary's church (1872)
- 11:30 amBuy apples or juice at a Thanedar orchard stall
- 1:00 pmLunch in Narkanda; start back towards Shimla
- 4:30 pmStop at Fagu or Kufri for tea
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
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Narkanda: questions people ask
How far is Narkanda from Delhi?
About 469 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, the Himachal Express takes 6 h 33 min to Kiratpur Sahib.
What is the best time to visit Narkanda?
Dec–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Narkanda?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Himachal Express (14053): it leaves Old Delhi at 10:50 pm and reaches Kiratpur Sahib at 5:23 am the next day (daily). Kiratpur Sahib is 86 km from Narkanda in a straight line. Also: the Indb Uhl Express (19307) at 11:20 pm from Hazrat Nizamuddin.
What is the weather like in Narkanda?
Warmest in Jun (days around 20°C), coldest in Jan (nights around -4°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 24 rainy days. Snow is most likely in Jan, Feb, Mar and Dec.
Can I do Narkanda 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 Narkanda cost?
From about ₹7,480 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 Narkanda 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.