Route to Kainchi Dham at a glance
On weekends the stretch near the ashram has long traffic jams; leave early.
From Kathgodam or Haldwani
Kathgodam is the nearest railway station, about 38 km away. From the station, take a taxi, a shared jeep or a bus towards Almora, all of which pass the ashram.
- Trains from Delhi reach Kathgodam early morning; you can do darshan by mid-morning.
From Nainital
Drive down to Bhowali and take the Almora road for about 9 km to the ashram, about 17-20 km in all. Shared taxis run between Nainital, Bhowali and Kainchi.
- Combine it with Bhimtal or Mukteshwar for a full day.
From Delhi
Drive via Moradabad and Rampur to Haldwani, then climb via Bhimtal and Bhowali, about 320 km. Overnight Volvo and state buses run from Delhi to Haldwani.
- Avoid reaching on Saturday or Sunday afternoons.
How to Reach Kainchi Dham: FAQs
Which is the nearest railway station to Kainchi Dham?
Kathgodam, about 38 km away.
Is there parking at Kainchi Dham?
Limited parking on the highway near the ashram. On busy days police may stop vehicles at parking points and run shuttles.
Can I take my car on 15 June?
Usually not to the temple. Private vehicles are stopped at parking points and shuttles run for a few days around 15 June.
