Ranikhet weekend trip from Delhi
Pine-ridge cantonment with a high golf course
- By road
- 388 km
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹5,710 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 · 43 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Ranikhet.
- By road388 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadRamnagar, 41 km away in a straight line, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportPantnagar, 68 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
13°
0°
4d rain
Feb
15°
2°
4d rain
Mar
19°
6°
5d rain
Apr
23°
10°
4d rain
May
24°
13°
9d rain
Jun
25°
16°
14d rain
Jul
23°
17°
25d rain
Aug
23°
16°
24d rain
Sep
22°
15°
14d rain
Oct
21°
10°
3d rain
Nov
18°
5°
0d rain
Dec
14°
2°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — temples and the regimental museum
- 12:00 pmJhula Devi temple, hung with thousands of bells
- 1:00 pmLunch, then Kumaon Regimental Centre museum
- 4:00 pmMall Road and pine-lined cantonment walk
- 6:00 pmSunset at the cantonment viewpoints
Sunday — Chaubatia and Upat
- 8:00 amChaubatia government orchards and Bhalu Dam walk
- 11:00 amUpat golf course, 9 holes run by the army
- 12:30 pmLunch, then drive to Kathgodam
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Ranikhet: questions people ask
How far is Ranikhet from Delhi?
About 388 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, the Ranikhet Express takes 7 h to Kathgodam.
What is the best time to visit Ranikhet?
Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Ranikhet?
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 43 km from Ranikhet in a straight line.
What is the weather like in Ranikhet?
Warmest in Jun (days around 25°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 0°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 25 rainy days.
Can I do Ranikhet 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 Ranikhet cost?
From about ₹5,710 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 Ranikhet 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.