Route to Almora at a glance
KathgodamRailhead
Bhowali≈ 30 km
Kainchi DhamOn the way
KhairnaKosi river
Almora≈ 90 km · 3 hrs
Almora by bus
Delhi - AlmoraOvernight
Haldwani - AlmoraFrequent
Uttarakhand Roadways runs overnight buses from Delhi (Anand Vihar) to Almora. Buses and shared taxis leave Haldwani often through the day.
- Morning departures from Haldwani are the most reliable.
Almora by train
Kathgodam≈ 90 km
Take a train to Kathgodam (the Ranikhet Express or Shatabdi from Delhi are popular), then a taxi or bus up the hill.
- Taxis wait outside Kathgodam station; agree on a fare first.
Almora by air
Pantnagar≈ 120 km
Pantnagar is the closest airport, with limited flights from Delhi. Taxis take about 4 hours.
- Delhi plus an overnight train is often easier.
Almora by car or taxi
From Delhi≈ 370 km · 9-10 hrs
From Nainital≈ 65 km
Drive via Moradabad, Rampur and Haldwani, then up through Bhowali and Khairna.
- Expect slow traffic around Kainchi Dham at weekends.
