Weekend Treks Near Delhi (2026): Distance, Altitude and Travel Time

Quick answer: The best weekend treks near Delhi are Triund (easy to moderate, 9 km one-way from Gallu Devi Temple, 2,850 m), Nag Tibba (2 days, about 16 km return, 3,022 m), Kheerganga (2 days, 12 km one-way, about 2,960 m, natural hot springs) and Prashar Lake (easy, about 8 km one-way from Baggi, 2,730 m). Each one fits a Friday-night-to-Sunday-night trip on an overnight Volvo bus. Our Triund package starts at ₹900 per person from McLeodganj, or ₹3,300 per person from Delhi.

Last verified by our team: October 2026.

Contents

• Compare all weekend treks
• Which trek is right for me
• True weekend or long weekend
• Choosing between two treks
• Trek-by-trek guide
• More weekend treks in Uttarakhand
• Sample Friday-to-Sunday plan
• How much does it cost
• How to reach from Delhi
• Best season by month
• Snow treks for winter
• Short hikes near Delhi
• Upcoming departures
• Safety and packing
• Frequently asked questions

Compare all weekend treks near Delhi

Which trek is right for me?

• First Himalayan trek: Nag Tibba or Triund. Both have clear trails and an overnight camp.
• Snow this winter: Nag Tibba (Dec to Feb) for a weekend. Kedarkantha or Brahmatal for a longer trip.
• Lowest cost: Triund, Nag Tibba or Kheerganga, done independently.
• Least travel time: Shali Tibba or Bijli Mahadev, both under 8 hours from Delhi by road.
• Hot springs: Kheerganga, with Kasol and Tosh nearby.
• Temple and summit: Chopta–Tungnath–Chandrashila, or Bijli Mahadev.
• Village culture: Kheerganga with Manikaran, or Triund with McLeodganj; for longer options see our guide to cultural treks in India.
• Lake camping: Prashar Lake, or Kareri Lake for a quieter 3-day trip.

True weekend or long weekend?

A true weekend trip runs Friday night to Sunday night, with two nights on the road and two days on the trail. Treks that need two days on foot fit this best. Treks that need three days or more need Monday off, or a long weekend.

• Fits a true weekend (2 days): Triund, Nag Tibba, Kheerganga and Prashar Lake.
• Can fit, depending on your pace: Hatu Peak (1 to 2 days).
• Needs a long weekend (3 days or more): Kareri Lake (3 days, 2 nights), Chopta–Tungnath–Chandrashila (3 to 4 days from Delhi), and the snow treks Kedarkantha and Brahmatal (3 to 5 days).
• Fits in one day, with an early start: Shali Tibba and Bijli Mahadev. You still need an overnight bus or a car to reach them.

Delhi to the trailheads takes 7 to 12 hours each way, so a true weekend leaves little slack. If a bus runs late, the Sunday return can slip into Monday. If you only have the weekend, choose a 2-day trek and keep Monday free.

If you are based outside Delhi, or want more choice of treks, see more weekend treks in Uttarakhand below.

Choosing between two treks

• Triund or Nag Tibba: both are 2-day treks with an overnight camp. Nag Tibba is about 340 km from Delhi, against about 470 km for Triund, so its road journey is shorter. Triund has the Dhauladhar views from the ridge. Nag Tibba is the better pick for snow, from December to February.
• Kheerganga or Prashar Lake: Kheerganga ends at natural hot springs and is best from April to June or September to November. Prashar Lake is a shorter trek with a lake at the top, and it is open all year, with snow in January and February.
• Shali Tibba or Bijli Mahadev: both are short, easy climbs for one day. Shali Tibba is reached through Shimla and ends at the Shali Mata Temple at about 2,862 m. Bijli Mahadev is reached from Kullu, and its temple sits lower, at about 2,460 m.

Trek-by-trek guide

Triund Trek

Triund is a 2-day trek from McLeodganj to a 2,850 m ridge, about 9 km one-way (18 km return) from Gallu Devi Temple, rated easy to moderate. It is one of the most popular weekend treks from Delhi, and the trail is well marked.

The trail climbs through forest and meadow above Dharamshala to a grassy ridge with views of the Dhauladhar range. Most trekkers travel to McLeodganj overnight from Delhi, trek on Saturday, camp on the ridge, and come down on Sunday.

• Altitude: 2,850 m
• Trek distance: 9 km one-way from Gallu Devi Temple (18 km return)
• Duration: 2 days
• Difficulty: easy to moderate
• Distance from Delhi: about 470 km (10 to 11 hours by overnight bus or car)

Our Triund package starts at ₹900 per person from McLeodganj, or ₹3,300 per person from Delhi. See the Triund Trek package.

Nag Tibba Trek

Nag Tibba is a 2-day trek of about 16 km return from Pantwari village, reaching 3,022 m. It is rated easy to moderate and is one of the most common beginner weekend treks near Delhi.

The trail climbs through oak and rhododendron forest to a summit camp with views of the Bandarpoonch, Kedarnath and Gangotri peaks. Mussoorie and Landour are close by for a day on the way back.

• Altitude: 3,022 m
• Trek distance: about 16 km return from Pantwari (about 8 km one way)
• Duration: 2 days
• Difficulty: easy to moderate
• Distance from Delhi: about 340 km by road via Dehradun and Mussoorie

Want us to plan the trip? See our Nag Tibba trek package from Dehradun or Delhi.

Kheerganga Trek

Kheerganga is a 2-day trek of 12 km one-way from Barshaini in the Parvati Valley, reaching about 2,960 m. It is rated easy to moderate and ends at natural hot springs near the top.

The trail follows the Parvati River through forest and meadow. Tosh village, a quieter base nearby, makes a good stop before or after the trek.

• Altitude: about 2,960 m
• Trek distance: 12 km one-way from Barshaini
• Duration: 2 days
• Difficulty: easy to moderate
• Distance from Delhi: about 500 km (11 to 12 hours by overnight bus)

Want us to plan the trip? See the Kheerganga package.

Prashar Lake Trek

Prashar Lake is a beginner-friendly trek of about 8 km one-way from Baggi village, reaching a lake at 2,730 m. It is rated easy to moderate and can be done as a single weekend trip from Delhi or Chandigarh.

The trail passes through dense deodar forest. From the top you get a wide view of the Dhauladhar, Pir Panjal and Kinnaur ranges.

• Altitude: 2,730 m
• Trek distance: about 8 km one-way from Baggi
• Duration: 2 days with travel from Delhi
• Difficulty: easy to moderate
• Distance from Delhi: about 455 km to Baggi (Mandi is about 430 km, Baggi is a further 24 km)

Shali Tibba Trek

Shali Tibba is a single-day trek of about 7 km from Khatnol village, above Shimla. The summit has the Shali Mata Temple at about 2,862 m. It is rated easy and takes about 3 to 5 hours up.

The trail climbs through pine and oak forest, with views over the Sutlej valley from the top.

• Altitude: about 2,862 m
• Trek distance: about 7 km one-way from Khatnol
• Duration: 1 day
• Difficulty: easy
• Distance from Delhi: about 390 km. Shimla is about 350 km from Delhi, and Khatnol is about 40 km beyond Shimla.

Hatu Peak

Hatu Peak above Narkanda reaches about 3,405 m. The trek is 7 to 8 km from Narkanda and takes about 1 to 2 days. It is rated easy to moderate, and the summit has the Hatu Mata Temple.

In winter, February and March bring snow, and the views over the Sutlej valley are wide on clear days. Narkanda is a small winter-sports base.

• Altitude: about 3,405 m (Narkanda base at about 2,708 m)
• Trek distance: 7 to 8 km from Narkanda
• Duration: 1 to 2 days
• Difficulty: easy to moderate
• Distance from Delhi: about 410 km (Shimla is about 350 km from Delhi, and Narkanda is about 64 km beyond Shimla)

Chopta–Tungnath–Chandrashila Trek

The trek runs from Chopta to the Tungnath Temple, about 3.5 km one-way, and on to the Chandrashila summit at about 3,690 to 4,000 m, depending on the source. It is rated easy to moderate. From Delhi it needs 3 to 4 days, so plan it for a long weekend. Our package is 4 days and 3 nights.

• Altitude: about 3,690 to 4,000 m (Chandrashila summit); Tungnath Temple about 3,680 m
• Trek distance: about 5 km one-way to Chandrashila
• Duration: 3 to 4 days from Delhi
• Difficulty: easy to moderate
• Distance from Delhi: about 460 km by road

Want us to plan the trip? See the Chopta–Tungnath–Chandrashila package.

Kareri Lake Trek

Kareri Lake is a 3-day, 2-night trek of about 13 km one-way from Kareri village, near Dharamshala. The lake sits at about 2,950 m. It is rated easy to moderate.

• Altitude: about 2,950 m (sources give a range of heights for the lake)
• Trek distance: 13 km one-way (26 km return) from Kareri village
• Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
• Difficulty: easy to moderate

Bijli Mahadev Trek

Bijli Mahadev is a short climb of about 3 km one-way from Chansari village, above Kullu. The temple sits at about 2,460 m. The climb takes about 2 to 3 hours at a steady pace through forest trails.

• Altitude: about 2,460 m (temple)
• Trek distance: about 3 km one-way from Chansari
• Duration: half-day to 1 day
• Difficulty: easy

More weekend treks in Uttarakhand

These Uttarakhand treks also fit a long weekend from Delhi, usually with an overnight bus or drive to Dehradun, Rishikesh or Haridwar first:

Deoria Tal pairs well with the Chopta–Tungnath–Chandrashila trek above, and Bhadraj is the easiest day hike if you are staying in Mussoorie. Distances and difficulty for Dodital and Deoban vary between sources, so check with us before you go.

Sample Friday-to-Sunday plan (Triund)

• Friday, 8 pm: board the overnight Volvo from Delhi (Majnu ka Tilla or Kashmere Gate).
• Saturday, morning: reach McLeodganj, then trek to the Triund ridge in about 4 to 6 hours.
• Saturday, evening: camp on the ridge and watch the sunset over the Dhauladhar range.
• Sunday, morning: sunrise from the ridge, then trek back down to Gallu Devi Temple.
• Sunday, evening: take the overnight bus back to Delhi, arriving Monday morning.

How much does a weekend trek near Delhi cost?

Doing a weekend trek independently costs less than a package, but the price depends heavily on the season and on how you travel. Overnight bus fares, shared taxis, camping or a homestay, food and a local guide all add up.

Our packages are listed per person, and the scope of each price is stated on its page:

• Triund: ₹900 per person from McLeodganj, or ₹3,300 per person from Delhi.
• Triund and Laka Glacier: ₹3,400 per person from McLeodganj, or ₹5,100 per person from Delhi. See the Triund and Laka Glacier package.

Prices for other treks are on their individual package pages.

How to reach the treks from Delhi

• To McLeodganj (Triund): overnight Volvo buses from Majnu ka Tilla or Kashmere Gate. The journey takes about 10 to 12 hours.
• To Dehradun or Mussoorie (Nag Tibba): overnight buses, or trains to Dehradun, then a shared taxi to Pantwari.
• To Shimla (Shali Tibba, Hatu Peak): the road is about 350 km and takes 7 to 8 hours by car or bus.
• To Kullu (Bijli Mahadev, Kheerganga route): overnight bus, then a local bus or taxi to Chansari or Barshaini.

Best season by month

Snow treks for a winter long weekend

From December to February, snow turns Nag Tibba and Hatu Peak into winter weekend treks. Kedarkantha and Brahmatal need a longer trip of 3 to 5 days, but they are the best known snow treks close to Delhi. The Dayara Bugyal trek (4 days from Dehradun) is an easier snow option for a long weekend.

Short hikes near Delhi

If you only have a day, Shali Tibba (about 7 km from Khatnol) and Bijli Mahadev (about 3 km from Chansari) are short climbs that can be done in one day with an early start. Both are rated easy.

Upcoming departures

Safety and packing

• Pack warm layers, a rain jacket, sturdy shoes and a headlamp. Nights on the ridges are cold, even in summer.
• Carry at least 2 litres of water per person for a full trek day.
• Mobile network is patchy above the base villages. Keep an offline map and tell someone your route.
• Above 3,000 m, go slowly. Mild altitude sickness is common, and descending is the cure.
• Check the weather and trail advisories before leaving Delhi. Avoid treks during monsoon landslide warnings.
• Keep your trek leader's number and the route plan with a friend or family member.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best weekend trek near Delhi?

Triund is the most recommended. It is an easy to moderate trek of 9 km one-way from Gallu Devi Temple, reaching 2,850 m. You can reach it by overnight bus from Delhi on Friday night.

Which weekend trek near Delhi is best for beginners?

Triund and Nag Tibba are the most common first treks. Both have clear trails and an overnight camp. Prashar Lake is also easy for beginners.

Can I do a trek from Delhi in 2 days?

Yes. Triund, Nag Tibba, Kheerganga and Prashar Lake can all be done in 2 days with an overnight bus each way.

Which is the nearest trek to Delhi?

Shali Tibba and Bijli Mahadev are among the closest treks by road, at about 7 to 8 hours of travel. Nag Tibba is about 340 km away by road via Dehradun and Mussoorie.

Are there one-day treks near Delhi?

Yes. Shali Tibba (about 7 km from Khatnol) and Bijli Mahadev (about 3 km from Chansari) can be done in one day with an early start.

Can I do a weekend trek from Delhi for under ₹5,000?

Often yes, if you travel independently by overnight bus and camp or stay in a basic homestay. Costs rise in peak season and on packages.

Which weekend trek near Delhi has snow in December or January?

Nag Tibba and Hatu Peak both get snow from December to February. Kedarkantha and Brahmatal are the best known snow treks, but they need a longer trip.

How do I reach Triund or Nag Tibba from Delhi by bus?

For Triund, take an overnight Volvo to McLeodganj from Majnu ka Tilla or Kashmere Gate. For Nag Tibba, take an overnight bus or a train to Dehradun, then a shared taxi to Pantwari.

Is it safe for women to do weekend treks from Delhi solo?

Many women trek these routes solo, and the trails on Triund and Nag Tibba are busy at weekends. Choose a group or a guided trip if you are new to trekking, and keep your route and trek leader details with someone at home.

Do I need a guide or permit for weekend treks near Delhi?

Most of these treks do not need a permit, but a local guide is strongly advised on snow routes and at higher altitudes. Check the current rules for your specific trek before you go.

Why trek with Manchala Mushafir

• We run guided packages for Triund, Triund and Laka Glacier, Nag Tibba, Kheerganga and Chopta, with the scope of each price stated on its page.
• Each departure is capped at 19 travellers.
• We are registered as Manchala Mushafir Private Limited (GSTIN 07AANCM6451F1ZA).

Weekend treks near Delhi give you a real Himalayan trail within reach of the city, and each one above has its own distance, altitude and season. Read the table, pick the trek that fits your fitness and travel time, and book a guided trip if you want the logistics handled. For longer Himalayan trips, see our month-by-month guide to the best treks in India. To combine a trek with rafting or paragliding, see our guide to adventure sports in India.