Route to Bhimtal at a glance
DelhiStart
Moradabad≈ 165 km
Haldwani≈ 110 km
Kathgodam≈ 6 km
Bhimtal≈ 22 km
From Nainital, come down to Bhowali and take the Bhimtal road (about 22 km).
Bhimtal by train
Kathgodam≈ 22 km
Taxi time≈ 45-60 min
Kathgodam is the nearest station, with direct trains from Delhi. Taxis and shared jeeps wait outside the station for Bhimtal.
- Shared taxis are cheapest; a private cab gives you stops at viewpoints.
Bhimtal by bus
Delhi - Haldwani7-8 hrs
Buses run from Delhi's Anand Vihar to Haldwani and Kathgodam, and some go on to Bhimtal. Local buses and shared taxis also run from Haldwani.
- Overnight buses reach Haldwani early, in time for a full day at the lake.
Bhimtal by car or taxi
From Delhi≈ 300 km · 7-8 hrs
From Nainital≈ 22 km · 45 min
Drive to Haldwani and Kathgodam, then climb the hill road to Bhimtal. The road is good and the climb is short.
- Leave Delhi early to avoid traffic on the plains section.
