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.