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How to Reach Bhowali

Bhowali is well-connected by road to the plains, acting as the primary junction for the Nainital district. The nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport.

Overview

Bhowali is well-connected by road to the plains, acting as the primary junction for the Nainital district. The nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport.

Transport Options

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By Air

The nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport (PGH), about 39 km from Bhowali.

Airport and flights

The nearest domestic airport is Pantnagar Airport (PGH) (about 65 km away). Most international travelers fly into New Delhi (DEL) and take a train or taxi up to the hills.

•The nearest domestic airport is Pantnagar Airport (PGH) (about 65 km away).

Nearby airports

Straight-line distances from the centre of town.

•Pantnagar Airport (PGH) — about 39 km
•Moradabad Airport (MZS) — about 85 km

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By Train

The nearest railway station is Kathgodam railway station, about 13 km from central Bhowali.

Railway access

The nearest major railway station is Kathgodam (about 35–45 km away), which serves as the railhead for the Kumaon region and is well-connected to major Indian cities. Ranikhet Express (15013) is a popular daily overnight train from Delhi to Kathgodam.

•The nearest major railway station is Kathgodam (about 35–45 km away), which serves as the railhead for the Kumaon region and is well-connected to major Indian cities.
•Ranikhet Express (15013) is a popular daily overnight train from Delhi to Kathgodam.
•Bagh Express (13019) connects Kathgodam with major eastern and northern cities including Kolkata, Asansol, Gorakhpur, Muzaffarpur, and Lucknow.
•Kathgodam Shatabdi Express runs daily from New Delhi, offering a fast daytime seating option.

Nearby railway stations

Straight-line distances from the centre of town.

•Kathgodam railway station — about 13 km
•Haldwani railway station — about 18 km

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By Road

Regular state-run (UTC) and private Volvo buses run overnight from ISBT Anand Vihar in New Delhi to Haldwani. From the Haldwani bus stand, you can catch a local bus or a shared mountain jeep directly to Bhowali.

By bus

•Regular state-run (UTC) and private Volvo buses run overnight from ISBT Anand Vihar in New Delhi to Haldwani.

Practical Tips

•The nearest domestic airport is Pantnagar Airport (PGH) (about 65 km away).
•The nearest major railway station is Kathgodam (about 35–45 km away), which serves as the railhead for the Kumaon region and is well-connected to major Indian cities.
•Ranikhet Express (15013) is a popular daily overnight train from Delhi to Kathgodam.
•Bagh Express (13019) connects Kathgodam with major eastern and northern cities including Kolkata, Asansol, Gorakhpur, Muzaffarpur, and Lucknow.
•Kathgodam Shatabdi Express runs daily from New Delhi, offering a fast daytime seating option.