How To reach Kainchi Dham from Uttarkashi

How To reach Kainchi Dham from Uttarkashi

To reach Kainchi Dham from Uttarkashi, you can follow this general route:

1. By Road (Private Car or Taxi):

• Distance: Approximately 170 km to 180 km (depending on the route)
• Travel Time: Around 6 to 8 hours
• Route:
  • From Uttarkashi, you need to head towards Rishikesh. The road from Uttarkashi to Rishikesh is about 145 km.
  • Once in Rishikesh, take the route towards Nainital (via Bhimtal or Haldwani), and follow the road signs to reach Kainchi Dham, which is located near Bhowali, about 5 km before Nainital.

You can hire a taxi or take a private vehicle to cover this route.

2. By Bus (Public Transport):

• You can take a bus from Uttarkashi to Rishikesh, and from Rishikesh, you can board another bus to Nainital.
• After reaching Nainital, you can take a local taxi or bus to Kainchi Dham, which is approximately 5 km away from the town.

3. By Train:

• You can travel from Haridwar or Rishikesh by train to Kathgodam (near Nainital), which is the closest railway station to Kainchi Dham.
• From Kathgodam, take a taxi or local transport to Kainchi Dham, which is about 30 km away.