Sissu weekend trip from Delhi
Lahaul's first village beyond the Atal Tunnel
- By road
- 685 km
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Trip length
- Long weekend
From
₹6,690 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
- By road685 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadJoginder Nagar, 63 km away in a straight line, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportKullu (Bhuntar), 67 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug
Jan
-3°
-12°
12d rain
14d snow
Feb
-2°
-11°
11d rain
12d snow
Mar
2°
-8°
13d rain
14d snow
Apr
6°
-4°
10d rain
10d snow
May
10°
-1°
8d rain
2d snow
Jun
15°
4°
10d rain
Jul
20°
11°
24d rain
Aug
20°
11°
21d rain
Sep
17°
6°
16d rain
Oct
10°
-2°
7d rain
4d snow
Nov
4°
-7°
7d rain
8d snow
Dec
-1°
-12°
7d rain
8d snow
A sample 3-day plan
Sat — Through the Atal Tunnel
- 10:30 amCross the 9.02 km Atal Tunnel; north portal at Teling
- 2:00 pmSissu waterfall and the Chandra riverbank
- 5:00 pmSissu lake at sunset
Sun — Keylong, Kardang and Jispa
- 8:30 amGondhla fort (eight-storey tower, about 15 km)
- 10:30 amKeylong: Kardang monastery across the Bhaga
- 12:30 pmShashur monastery above Keylong; lunch
- 2:30 pmJispa village and the Bhaga river (22 km past Keylong)
Mon — Back to Manali
- 9:00 amSlow morning by the river
- 2:00 pmLunch in Old Manali
- 4:00 pmHidimba temple or Vashisht hot springs
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Sissu: questions people ask
How far is Sissu from Delhi?
About 685 km by road from central Delhi.
What is the best time to visit Sissu?
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Sissu?
Not a direct one to the stations near Sissu. The nearest railhead is Joginder Nagar, 63 km away in a straight line.
What is the weather like in Sissu?
Warmest in Jul (days around 20°C), coldest in Jan (nights around -12°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 24 rainy days. Snow is most likely in Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov and Dec.
Can I do Sissu in a weekend from Delhi?
It's better as a long weekend: our sample plan for Sissu covers 3 days, so take a day off or pick a holiday weekend.
How much does a weekend trip to Sissu cost?
From about ₹6,690 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 Sissu 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.