Patnitop weekend trip from Delhi
Pine plateau above the Jammu–Srinagar highway
- By road
- 844 km
- Best months
- Sep–Jun
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹6,030 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
Shri Shakti Express 22461Daily
7:05 pm
New Delhi
9 h 49 min
4:54 am+1
Mtyr C Tushar M · 25 km away
Uttar S Kranti 12445Daily
8:50 pm
New Delhi
10 h 21 min
7:11 am+1
Mtyr C Tushar M · 25 km away
Jammu Mail 20433Daily
8:10 pm
Old Delhi
11 h 52 min
8:02 am+1
Mtyr C Tushar M · 25 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Patnitop.
- By road844 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadMtyr C Tushar M, 25 km away in a straight line.
- Nearest airportJammu, 64 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Sep–Jun
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
5°
-3°
10d rain
7d snow
Feb
7°
-2°
7d rain
5d snow
Mar
13°
2°
10d rain
2d snow
Apr
19°
7°
10d rain
May
22°
11°
9d rain
Jun
25°
14°
10d rain
Jul
23°
15°
21d rain
Aug
22°
15°
20d rain
Sep
22°
12°
9d rain
Oct
19°
7°
3d rain
Nov
14°
3°
5d rain
Dec
9°
-1°
4d rain
3d snow
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Arrive and Nathatop
- 11:30 amNathatop (about 12 km): meadow, views of the Pir Panjal and paragliding in season
- 2:30 pmLunch; the Skyview gondola at Patnitop
- 5:00 pmNag Temple walk through the pines at sunset
Sunday — Sanasar and back to Jammu
- 8:30 amDrive 17 km to Sanasar meadow; short paragliding or horse ride
- 11:30 amBack via Patnitop; patisa and kalari at Kud
- 1:30 pmDrive to Jammu (about 3 hours)
- 5:30 pmRaghunath temple or Bahu Fort in Jammu if time permits
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Patnitop: questions people ask
How far is Patnitop from Delhi?
About 844 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, the Shri Shakti Express takes 9 h 49 min to Mtyr C Tushar M.
What is the best time to visit Patnitop?
Sep–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Patnitop?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Shri Shakti Express (22461): it leaves New Delhi at 7:05 pm and reaches Mtyr C Tushar M at 4:54 am the next day (daily). Mtyr C Tushar M is 25 km from Patnitop in a straight line. Also: the Uttar S Kranti (12445) at 8:50 pm from New Delhi; the Jammu Mail (20433) at 8:10 pm from Old Delhi.
What is the weather like in Patnitop?
Warmest in Jun (days around 25°C), coldest in Jan (nights around -3°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 21 rainy days. Snow is most likely in Jan, Feb, Mar and Dec.
Can I do Patnitop 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 Patnitop cost?
From about ₹6,030 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 Patnitop 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.