Kathmandu to New Delhi in July

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India end of June until end of July in India. ... how much rain are we talking about in Summer?

It isn't summer, it is monsoon.

I thought it would be a good idea to travel from Kathmandu do New Delhi. ...However, I read there is a possibility that trains, buses will not run due to the weather

Take an aeroplane.

As I need to do interviews for my research I need to be in certain cities on certain days,

So, if you are travelling by train, you better book your tickets today. For that, you'll need an account on the IRCTC. For instructions, read here: https://www.seat61.com/India.htm#Buy-tickets-online

If anyone has recommendations of cities or places to visit as part of my sightseeing please let me know :)

Which cities are you already scheduled to visit for your interviews? No point recommending places that are at the other end of the country - you need suggestions that fit. Also, how long do you have for sightseeing? If you felt able to post your interview schedule - which cities, which dates - then you could get very specific suggestions.

Well, I have been in Nepal during monsoon season. The rain when it comes is really heavy, and can last for a few hours, but not all day. Mostly in the afternoon. That's normal weather, but if some special weather event occurs, it could turn into an all day deluge.

The advice from lifesupport is best. You should plan to fly KTM to DEL. You can't count on getting trains at the last minute. That's become so difficult in India lately.

And it's not likely in July, but the part of India just south of the Nepal border really is a flood plain. It has occasionally flooded so bad in monsoon that travel was disrupted.

Monsoon seasons are unpredictable. I've seen weeks of sunshine and then bridges being washed away. The best plan for the monsoon is an umbrella and warm chai. Keep in mind the road routes from Kathmandu are intensely scenic but also very uncomfortable. Even the luxury buses will test the strongest stomachs. Once you get to India, you will have the trains will seem like a luxury.
I would suggest you cross the border in the West, at Panitanki. Darjeeling is a short bus ride. Its a beautiful hill station, and the weather is more tolerable in the summertime. There is a railway station at Siliguri nearby that can take you to Kathmandu.

Thank you for all your answers.

I have decided not to go to Nepal and concentrate on India instead, as I just dont want to take to risk getting stuck. I will conduct most of my interviews in New Delhi however, I dont have all the dates and places just yet. Due to the weather I also thought I would probably stick to more Western parts of North India, e.g. spend more time in Rajasthan. I haven't done too much research on that until now, some sights in Jaipur and Jodhpur have caught my eye. Anything you can recommend? Maybe some insight advice that's not so touristy.
Also, I reckon I will get around by train. Several people mentioned it is hard to get seats and everything needs to be booked ahead. How far ahead are we talking about as I usually make my plans as I go and live rather spontaneously.

Rajasthan has a lot to offer, and is one of the most traveled states in India. Consider Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ajmer/Pushkar, Udaipur. There's many more places but this is a great span of different cultures. You'll be there during some very hot months, but on the bright side, lodging should be cheap.

Don't worry about trains in June, July. It will be easy to book on short notice. Look into Tatkal, which can be booked the day prior for an extra fee. Also look into how to book train tickets yourself using the clear() trip app.

Also, I reckon I will get around by train. Several people mentioned it is hard to get seats and everything needs to be booked ahead. How far ahead are we talking about as I usually make my plans as I go and live rather spontaneously.

Presumably your interviews won't be 'spontaneous' therefore neither are your 'free' days? You'll know in advance which days you have available to travel. And since these destinations are hardly day trips, you'll actually need several days as a block to visit any of the cities in Rajasthan.

Book as far ahead as possible - if you need to travel on a given day on a given service in a given class. So, you want to take the Mandor Express overnight from Delhi to Jodhpur in class 3A on Friday 29 June? Today, you're in waitlist position 17.

Forget other providers, the https://www.irctc.co.in is the official Indian Railways booking site - use it.

Maybe some insight advice that's not so touristy.

Define "touristy". If a particular sight or attraction is popular, there is usually a good reason for those visitor numbers.

I think guided walks are a great way to get to know places, and do things and meet people that the huge majority of visitors don't. For the old city in Jaipur there are walks which focus on the temples and havelis, on the bazaars and food, and on the traders in Modikhana. Most visitors to Jaipur do not visit the "other two" forts - Jaigarh and Nahargarh. Most foreigners do not spend a night at the cinema. Jodhpur is the same - take to the streets beyond Sadar Market; head for the edge of the desert beyond the city. Plenty of options.

Using your example, there are other trains with available seats running between Delhi and Jodhpur on 29 June. Booking trains is not as elusive as people make it out to be.

if you need to travel on a given day on a given service in a given class

Is there a part of this you do not understand? It's not about alternatives, it's about specifics.

I've never heard anyone call train booking "elusive". It's dead simple and straight-forward. And if the OP is going to be travelling from Delhi to Rajasthan, then there will be no shortage of options. Prima facie, in monsoon travel demand is not as intense as the rest of the year. That said, the facts don't change.