Palampur weekend trip from Delhi
Kangra tea gardens below the Dhauladhar wall
- By road
- 628 km
- Best months
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹6,420 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
9 h
7:50 am+1
Kartoli Punjab · 62 km away
Indb Uhl Express 19307Thu, Fri
11:20 pm
Hazrat Nizamuddin
9 h 15 min
8:35 am+1
Una Himachal · 74 km away
Galtadham Pooja 12413Daily
10:10 pm
Old Delhi
6 h 50 min
5:00 am+1
Pathankot Cantt · 86 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Palampur.
- By road628 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadPalampur Himachal, 5 km away in a straight line, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportDharamshala (Gaggal), 26 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
14°
7°
6d rain
Feb
16°
8°
5d rain
Mar
20°
12°
7d rain
Apr
26°
16°
5d rain
May
28°
20°
6d rain
Jun
29°
22°
11d rain
Jul
26°
21°
24d rain
Aug
25°
21°
24d rain
Sep
25°
20°
15d rain
Oct
23°
16°
3d rain
Nov
19°
12°
2d rain
Dec
16°
9°
2d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Tea estates and Neugal Khad
- 10:00 amPalampur Co-operative Tea Factory and a walk through the Bundla tea estate
- 1:00 pmLunch at the HPTDC Neugal Cafe above the Neugal Khad gorge
- 3:30 pmSaurabh Van Vihar riverside park
- 5:30 pmBundla waterfall and the old Palampur bazaar
Sunday — Andretta and Baijnath
- 9:00 amAndretta artists' village (13 km): Sobha Singh Art Gallery and Andretta Pottery
- 12:00 pmBaijnath temple (1204 CE), 16 km east
- 1:30 pmLunch; optional Tashi Jong Tibetan monastery on the way back
- 4:00 pmBuy Kangra green tea at the factory outlet
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
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Palampur: questions people ask
How far is Palampur from Delhi?
About 628 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, the Himachal Express takes 9 h to Kartoli Punjab.
What is the best time to visit Palampur?
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Palampur?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Himachal Express (14053): it leaves Old Delhi at 10:50 pm and reaches Kartoli Punjab at 7:50 am the next day (daily). Kartoli Punjab is 62 km from Palampur in a straight line. Also: the Indb Uhl Express (19307) at 11:20 pm from Hazrat Nizamuddin; the Galtadham Pooja (12413) at 10:10 pm from Old Delhi.
What is the weather like in Palampur?
Warmest in Jun (days around 29°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 7°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 24 rainy days.
Can I do Palampur 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 Palampur cost?
From about ₹6,420 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 Palampur 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.