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Bhimtal to Almora

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Bhimtal, Uttarakhand to Almora, Uttarakhand.

38 kmDistance
0.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,270
Ertiga₹6,687
Innova₹6,971
Innova Crysta₹8,613
Tempo Traveller (12)₹11,790

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹40
AC Seater₹70
Non-AC Sleeper₹60
AC Sleeper₹90
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹160
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Train
Sleeper₹50
Economy₹70
Third AC₹80
Second AC₹110
First AC₹140
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Bhimtal to Almora

38 km · ~46m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Bhimtal

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 38 km · 46m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Almora

    Almora, Uttarakhand

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Bhimtal to Almora

38 km · ~51m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Bhimtal

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bhimtal. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Bhimtal → Almora

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~38 km

    ~51m|Tentative fare ₹40–₹160

  3. Arrive in Almora

    Almora, Uttarakhand

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Bhimtal to Almora

Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam for Bhimtal, Kathgodam (about 38 km away) for Almora.

Direct trains

Dehradun Kathgodam Express#14120 · Express
06:50 AMHaldwani
20m1 stops
07:10 AMKathgodam
KGM-MB PASS.#55302 · Passenger
07:30 AMKathgodam
17m1 stops
07:47 AMHaldwani
Uttarakhand Sampark Kranti Express#15036 · Sampark Kranti
08:50 AMKathgodam
16m1 stops
09:06 AMHaldwani
Kathgodam-Anand Vihar AC Express#14011 · Express
03:45 PMKathgodam
16m1 stops
04:01 PMHaldwani
KATHGODAM - MORADABAD Pass#55304 · Passenger
04:15 PMKathgodam
16m1 stops
04:31 PMHaldwani

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Bhimtal to Almora: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Bhimtal to Almora is about 38 km by road, roughly 0.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 38 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹5,270 · Ertiga ₹6,687 · Innova ₹6,971 · Innova Crysta ₹8,613 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹11,790
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹40 · AC Seater ₹70 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹60 · AC Sleeper ₹90 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹160
  • Train: Sleeper ₹50 · Economy ₹70 · Third AC ₹80 · Second AC ₹110 · First AC ₹140

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Temples Nearby

There are many temples in and around Almora. One can visit Chitai Temple, 8 km from city, and a group of temples in Jageshwar (20 km from Almora).

Mahavatar Babaji Cave

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Nakshatra Kasar Observatory

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