By Road
The distance is 315 km from Delhi, and most take 8 to 9 hours as buses move and stop at bus stations in different cities. But public and private buses are available, and there are two different routes to reach the destination.
Route 1: Delhi → Ghaziabad → Hapur → Moradabad → Rampur → Rudarpur → Haldwani → Kathgoam → Bhowali → Kainchi Dham
Route 2: Delhi → Moradabad → Dalpatpur → Tanda → Rudrapur → Haldwani → Kathgodam → Bhowali → Kainchi Dham
| Starting Point | Distance | Travel Time (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Nainital | 17–18 km | 30–45 minutes |
| Bhowali | 9–10 km | 15–20 minutes |
| Kathgodam | 38 km | 1–1.5 hours |
| Delhi | 320–340 km | 6–9 hours (depending on stops & road conditions) |
| Lucknow | 440–460 km | 9–11 hrs |
| Jaipur | 540–560 km | 10–12 hrs |
| Varanasi | 750–770 km | 15–17 hrs |
| Chandigarh | 500–520 km | 10–12 hrs |
| Dehradun | 330–350 km | 8–9 hrs |
| Mumbai | 1,600–1,650 km | 8–9 hrs |
By Train
- The nearest railway station is Kathgodam.
- From there, you can take a taxi, private cab, or shared jeep to reach Kainchi Dham (around 1–1.5 hrs drive).
By Air
- The nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, about 70 km away.
- From the airport, you can hire a taxi or take a bus via Kathgodam/Bhowali to reach Kainchi Dham.
Travel Tips
- The roads are hilly—conditions may vary during monsoon.
- It’s better to start early in the morning to avoid traffic and for smoother travel + darshan.
- Accommodation is available nearby (hotels, homestays, guesthouses). Staying inside the Ashram usually requires prior permission.