To reach Kathgodam, which is located in Uttarakhand, here are the various transportation options from different parts of India:
How to Reach Kathgodam from Major Cities
1. From Delhi to Kathgodam:
Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Nainital and Kainchi Dham, and it’s well-connected to Delhi.
By Train:
Duration: Approximately 6-7 hours.
Trains: There are several direct trains from Delhi to Kathgodam. Some of the most popular trains are:
Ranikhet Express
Uttarakhand Sampark Kranti Express
Kathgodam Express
Train Booking: You can book tickets via IRCTC, Cleartrip, or MakeMyTrip.
By Bus:
Duration: Approximately 7-9 hours.
Bus Options: There are several UPSRTC buses (state-run buses) and private buses that operate between Delhi and Kathgodam.
Booking: You can book bus tickets online through platforms like RedBus or UPSRTC.
By Car:
Distance: Approximately 300 km from Delhi.
Duration: About 6-8 hours by road, depending on traffic and route.
Route: The most common route is via NH 9 and NH 109, passing through Ghaziabad, Hapur, and Moradabad. You can hire a private taxi or rent a car to travel by road.
2. From Agra to Kathgodam:
By Train:
Duration: Approximately 6-8 hours.
Trains: There are no direct trains from Agra to Kathgodam, but you can catch a train from Agra to Delhi, and from there, board a train to Kathgodam.
Booking: Book tickets via IRCTC or other travel websites.
By Road:
Distance: Approximately 380-400 km.
Duration: About 9-10 hours.
You can hire a taxi or private car to travel directly from Agra to Kathgodam. The most common route is via NH 44 and NH 109.
3. From Mathura to Kathgodam:
By Train:
Duration: Approximately 6-8 hours.
Trains: There are no direct trains from Mathura to Kathgodam, but you can take a train from Mathura to Delhi and then board a connecting train to Kathgodam.
By Road:
Distance: Approximately 350-380 km.
Duration: About 7-9 hours by road.
You can hire a taxi or rent a private car to travel directly from Mathura to Kathgodam.
How to Reach Kathgodam from Other Cities
4. From Haridwar to Kathgodam:
By Train: There are trains that connect Haridwar to Kathgodam, but they are not direct. You can catch a train from Haridwar to Delhi and then take a train from Delhi to Kathgodam.
Duration: About 6-8 hours.
By Road:
Distance: Approximately 200-220 km.
Duration: About 5-6 hours by road.
You can take a private taxi or hire a local car to reach Kathgodam from Haridwar.
5. From Dehradun to Kathgodam:
By Train:
Duration: About 5-6 hours.
You can take a direct train from Dehradun to Kathgodam (some trains may require a change at Haridwar or Delhi).
By Road:
Distance: Around 250-270 km.
Duration: About 6-7 hours.
You can hire a taxi or private car for the journey.
How to Reach Kathgodam from Airport (Pantnagar Airport)
Pantnagar Airport is the nearest airport to Kathgodam (about 50 km away).
By Taxi: From Pantnagar Airport, you can hire a taxi to Kathgodam. The journey will take approximately 1-1.5 hours.
Cost: Taxi fares are usually around ₹1000 to ₹1500 (depending on the taxi type).
Booking: Book your train, bus, or taxi in advance to avoid last-minute hassles, especially during peak tourist seasons.
Weather: The weather in Kathgodam and Nainital can be cold in winter (November to February), so pack accordingly.
Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit Kathgodam and Nainital is between March and June (summer) and September to November (post-monsoon), as the weather is pleasant during these months.
